Sandy Hook Parents Gather in Carson City (Nevada) to Support Gun Bill

[Robb]

Victims of mass shootings-- from Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut to the shooting that injured Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona-- came to Carson City on Tuesday to show support for Senate Bill 221. The bill, if approved would require criminal background checks for all gun sales in Nevada.

Gilles Rousseau told of his connection with the Newtown shootings. "I'm here on behalf of my daughter, Lauren Rousseau, who was murdered 5 months ago on December 14th, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary school. She was doing what she loved, teaching young children," he said.

Neil Heslin came across the country as well. "My name is Neil Heslin. My son is Jessie Louis. He was 6 years-old, killed in Sandy Hook Elementary school on December 14th, doing what he should have been doing. He was in his first grade classroom," said Heslin.

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SB 221 passed out of the senate committee meeting Tuesday and will be up for a floor vote on Wednesday.

Read More: http://www.ktvn.com/story/22379461/sandy-hook-parents-gather-in-carson-city-to-support-gun-bill

[rl6214]

1. Why are they in Nevada...that's not their constituency!

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Robbie has blocked me from this group for asking this simple question. Not even voicing an opinion pro or con gun control. Are you that scared Robbie?

[Hangingon]

2. Who is paying?

[freshwest]

5. Are only NRA supporters allowed to be paid?

[Hangingon]

9. No other supporters can be paid.

Never said they could not be paid. I just wondered who was footing the bill. Your knee jerk response was funny. Thanks for the laugh.

[freshwest]

10. Your knee jerk suspicion of them isn't funny. This group supports gun control, we don't look for

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nefarious purposes from the people who have lost their family and friends to gun violence. They are not paid shills, but they may recieve donations or invitations.

Your questioning their financing seems to be a slap at them, since you asked the person who has just been banned from this group.

[Hangingon]

11. I was not suspicious of the Sandy Hook parents nor did attempt to be funny.

I know why they are there testifying for gun control and did not infer "nefarious purposes". I merely wondered who paid for their travel. You brought up the NRA in your argumentative response. When I replied, I had no way to know the other poster had been banned from the group.

Nice edit. The original version was a bit reactionary.

[freshwest]

12. The edit did not remove any of the original, but added to it.

[CreekDog]

14. You support the gag rule on Florida doctors asking about firearms. Wow.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1172&pid=47420

[Kingofalldems]

15. I love that story.

Your implication was clear as day.

[freshwest]

4. What, they can't travel freely about the United States?

[CreekDog]

13. They supporting a proposed law in Nevada, should they go to Alabama to do that?

[billh58]

3. K&R!

Who better to represent the thoughts of most Americans than these victims of lax gun laws?

[freshwest]

6. Can't think of anyone better. It's still gotta hard as hell on them to go out and face the abuse.

[billh58]

7. I'm sure that

it is very hard for them to face the local NRA extremists and keep their emotions in check. I admire their courage and dedication.

[freshwest]

8. Also. Out of their pain, there will be change.