The equivalency is only that people were killed.  Since there is no known reason why the killings in Vegas happened, the similarities stop there.   It's time to admit there IS a problem within the Islamic world with extremism.  There are several Muslim agencies dealing with this, yet they get no press, or are labelled as "Anti-muslim extremists", such as Maajid Nawaz and Quillam:  There are many, many moderate Muslims wanting a reformation within their religion.  Yet, they are silenced.  Why is that?  Perhaps the G&M should interview Mr. Nawaz.  I suggest everyone watch his TED talk on YouTube.