“It does not capture the heartache and grief and anger that we should feel”.
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He said that legitimately, his law shouldn’t be called “gun control”, as “we’re not controlling your right as a law-abiding citizen to have a gun”.
Gun control: A controversial topic that has been around for years, is once again in the headlines after the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon on October 1.
Setting aside the attack on the NRA… did President Barack Obama’s former Secretary of State really just say there’s “no possible discussion” to be had with the Iranians?
Articulating his frustration, Obama personalized his remarks: “I’ve been to Roseburg, Oregon”. There were 20 children at Sandy Hook whom we could have laid down our lives for, and we did not. The IAF wants the gunmakers to self-police the distribution and sale of their guns sold by dealers who consistently sell guns used in crimes, and they want firearms manufacturers to develop new, safer “smart gun” technologies. For a gun-free America, the first thing you’ll need is two-thirds of Congress. So elect a minimum of 67 Senators and 290 Representatives who are on your side.
Great! The law is passed and guns are now illegal. And that will require a change of politics on this issue. They are also not required when individuals purchase weapons online. If you can not live, all your other rights are meaningless.
Portman added that urban gun violence caused by gangs and drugs also needs to be addressed. Judges use several tests to determine if a law is unconstitutional, and the one that applies the highest standard is known as “strict scrutiny”.
His staff came up with the background check expansion idea after Congress rejected legislation to expand them to private sellers in 2013.
“This will not be one of those cases where it will be tough for anyone to establish standing or prove injury through this measure to sue the president”, von Spakovsky said.
“I can’t predict the votes, but I do support expanded background checks consistent with the laws of Pennsylvania”, said U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent, a Republican who represents all or parts of Berks, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. None have taken hold.
We want the Pittsburgh region to know that our Cannon Fellows are working with health/behavioral health care providers to bring an end to mass shootings so that all Americans can go to work, school and places of worship without the fear of becoming another victim of senseless gun violence. This is complex and could mean infringing on parents’ civil liberties.
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The latest proposal, if adopted, would build upon the 23 executive actions on guns that the president issued after the 2012 massacre at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. They, in effect, allowed them the freedom to kill at their own leisure.
