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Gun Control Reform Activism

In reply to the discussion: Gun Violence [View all]

billh58

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5. I believe that the
Thu Aug 4, 2016, 11:42 AM
Aug 2016

"minority of frightened gun owners and the gun manufacturers" have overplayed their hand with the general American population, including responsible gun owners, and more and more people are calling for tighter gun regulations. Universal background checks are a no-brainer as a first step, and are only a part of the solution.

The carnage caused by guns in this country compared to rest of the civilized nations is outrageous, and the other countries have proven that the gun problem can be successfully addressed. Like the Republican Party, the right-wing gun lobby is losing its influence over Americans with critical thinking skills, and public opinion about gun control is changing.

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