I think everyone needs to take a step back and recognize going into this that the vast majority of people on both sides of the political spectrum don't want kids to get murdered in school. If we use that as a starting point and just ask whoever we are talking to what they think would make things better we would be at each other's throats a bit less.
I just started watching Pandora Hearts yesterday. Only saw one episode, but it seemed interesting enough to keep watching. Also about halfway through Death Note. I've also had GitS and Eva on my to-watch list for way too long.