That's true. On FOX Geraldo just decried the killer's "automatic" weapon, and I believe Billo said he's gonna talk about "assault rifles" on his show tomorrow night. Very few of them know, or care, about the differences in semi and full auto.
I've Already corrected a few people throwing out the "automatic" and "assault weapon" term who were talking about it today. My corrections weren't exactly appreciated.... Oh wel.