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But they didn't . . .
The Grin of a Fool: Gun Control and the NRA
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1507/S00103/the-grin-of-a-fool-gun-control-and-the-nra.htm
President Obama, in addressing the nation shortly after the murders at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church, alluded to the issue of guns. In a subsequent interview with radio host/comedian Marc Maron, They was more specific—“The grip of the NRA on Congress is extremely strong. I don’t foresee any legislative action being taken in this Congress.” The president also explained why there is almost no movement on responsible gun control legislation is because manufacturers—who donate millions to the NRA—“make out like bandits, partly because of this fear that's churned up that the federal government and the black helicopters are all coming to get your guns.”
Conservatives attacked the President’s comments; liberals proved the president’s points by their cowardly silence.
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They could have stated there are numerous research studies that show a high correlation between gun ownership and both suicides and homicides. But they didn’t.
They could have flooded the media with outrage after the Republican-controlled House Appropriations Committee, days after the Charleston murders, continued the ban against the Centers for Disease Control to conduct scientific research about gun violence. But they didn’t.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1507/S00103/the-grin-of-a-fool-gun-control-and-the-nra.htm
President Obama, in addressing the nation shortly after the murders at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church, alluded to the issue of guns. In a subsequent interview with radio host/comedian Marc Maron, They was more specific—“The grip of the NRA on Congress is extremely strong. I don’t foresee any legislative action being taken in this Congress.” The president also explained why there is almost no movement on responsible gun control legislation is because manufacturers—who donate millions to the NRA—“make out like bandits, partly because of this fear that's churned up that the federal government and the black helicopters are all coming to get your guns.”
Conservatives attacked the President’s comments; liberals proved the president’s points by their cowardly silence.
===
They could have stated there are numerous research studies that show a high correlation between gun ownership and both suicides and homicides. But they didn’t.
They could have flooded the media with outrage after the Republican-controlled House Appropriations Committee, days after the Charleston murders, continued the ban against the Centers for Disease Control to conduct scientific research about gun violence. But they didn’t.
This is a good read and places blame for the complacency in congress where it belongs. I'll be sending a copy to my legislators (like it'll make an impression on Cornyn and Cruz) and suggest everyone with a Democratic congress critter do the same.
There are things that they could have done long ago. But they didn't.
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