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“If it’s crazy to call for armed officers in our schools to protect our children, then call me crazy. I think the American people think it’s crazy not to do it” Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, says in response to the shootings in Newtown, Conn., that killed 26 people in a school. (Associated Press)

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Gray skies cover the U.S. Capitol in Washington as Congress closes down for the holiday without a compromise on the "fiscal cliff" threatening the U.S. economy, in Washington, Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Hopes for avoiding the "fiscal cliff" fell Friday after fighting among congressional Republicans cast doubt on whether any deal reached with President Obama could win approval ahead of automatic tax increases and deep spending cuts kick in Jan. 1. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (L) talks with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after the game at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) can't haul in a would be touchdown pass in the closing minute of the game at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston (64) sits on the ground after injuring his arm in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Dion Lewis (28) scores on a 27 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles free safety Colt Anderson (30) intercepts a tipped ball in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) catches a 22 yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (97) is congratulated by outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Philadelphia Eagles E. Moore, center, reacts as he is ruled out of bounds on a pass in the end zone between Washington Redskins cornerback Richard Crawford (39), left, and Washington Redskins free safety Madieu Williams (41) at the end of the second quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan (15) scores with Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) on his back during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) intercepts a ball in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking one of two field goals in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Morgan (15) jumps over a defender as he runs after the pass for 7 yards in the second quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback Richard Crawford (39) recovers an Eagles fumble in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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** FILE ** Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) and forces a fumble for a turnover in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) for an 8-yard loss in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) hauls in a first down reception in the first quarter as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (23) flies by at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 23, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)