How many "cracks" did this monster slip through??
Where were the people who cared????
I find it surprising, this shock that folks have when they discover the 'system' seldom works. And from it will come more laws, more strictures, more lost liberties, which will only make the system work with even less granularity, and leave law abiding citizens with less options.
All the Law is good for is showing up with the body bags.
At any given time, if you are not personally ready to defend yourself and others, you are ready to be a victim. End of story.