And you're right that it falls on Cruz in the sense that he placed himself there. But no question it is irresponsible to publish something like that, too. So there's that.
I honestly don't think Cruz thought about it at all
maybe if we had video we could make a better judgement of whether this was intentional on his part
I posted another photo on the first page of this thread with a similar gun in the background
these guys are doing appearances all day long, every day and I just don't believe they can micromanage this stuff
I also doubt the AP would intentionally print an inflamtory photo, especially after the South Carolina shooting.
I think (personal opinion) you're giving other human beings way too much credit
shit happens