12-23-2014, 07:55 PM
All of what you suggested is already being done, Six. Many citizens are making their voices heard and participating in changing the landscape.
I want Universal Background Checks -- it's a no-brainer and supported by the large majority of the population. I disagree with your previous posts contending that the bill didn't pass because of tag-ons. I've read it. Unfortunately, IMO, the NRA's power to influence politicians from doing what the voters want is still too strong to get that common sense measure passed through legislation. For now.
I also would like to see gun licenses required in each state, for all gun owners -- tracked centrally. That doesn't infringe on your rights or anybody else's to legally own guns. It would increase gun-owner accountability and help law enforcement, IMO. It should also be a law in every state that if a firearm is stolen, the owner is required to report it to law enforcement expediently.
And, you have kids and guns in your home? You're too much of a dipshit to keep loaded weapons outta reach of the little ones and they get a hold of one and fire it, regardless as to whether or not you've taught them gun safety? You're being prosecuted for child endangerment or neglect -- period. I'd also like to see that become a reality in all cases in all 50 states. There needs to be serious incentive to change mindsets and ensure repercussions for those "stupid" people to whom you referred.
Regarding open and concealed carry permits, specific gun-type and ammo bans, quantity restrictions, etc: I think those can be determined locally, as they are now.
There's some good progress being made in efforts to better balance qualified people's rights to bear arms if they so choose and every person's right to safety. It's not "us" against "them" for all of us, Six. I don't want your guns taken away, not any of them. But, I do want smart gun control is this country.
I'm encouraged as of late to see what I believe is the NRA losing some of its ability to apply political pressure. The NRA is being challenged and that's a good thing; long overdue.
Vivek Murthy’s victory to the post of US Surgeon General in December was the first loss for the NRA in the Senate since 2010.
Over the last two years, gun control activists haven't given up because common sense national legislation failed due to NRA political puppeteerig (IMO). They've instead gone directly to the states and businesses. Money-backing by heavy hitters such as Bloomberg and Bill and Melinda Gates has helped in those pursuits. Governors Dannel Malloy in Connecticut and John Hickenlooper in Colorado both passed comprehensive gun-safety measures following the Sandy Hook shooting. Both men were narrowly re-elected despite being among the NRA’s top targets for defeat.
And, prior to the shooting at Sandy Hook, only two states — California and Rhode Island — had laws on the books that required background checks on all gun sales. The number since has risen to seven to include Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, New York, and Washington. Several groups, including Moms Demand Action and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, continue to focus on expanding background checks.
Also, gun control activists have had success in going direct to national retailers and businesses. They continue to work on their most recent campaign, which asks that Kroger, the country’s largest supermarket chain, prohibits customers from carrying guns into locations across the country. Beginning with Starbucks last fall, the group has been victorious with influencing changes in open carry gun policies at other popular chains including Target, Sonic Drive-In, Brinker International (parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar), Chipotle, Jack in the Box, Facebook, and Instagram.
Change doesn't happen overnight, but there's a momentum towards more balance between right to bear arms and right to personal safety and protection from the wrong people bearing arms. It's a good thing, IMO.
I want Universal Background Checks -- it's a no-brainer and supported by the large majority of the population. I disagree with your previous posts contending that the bill didn't pass because of tag-ons. I've read it. Unfortunately, IMO, the NRA's power to influence politicians from doing what the voters want is still too strong to get that common sense measure passed through legislation. For now.
I also would like to see gun licenses required in each state, for all gun owners -- tracked centrally. That doesn't infringe on your rights or anybody else's to legally own guns. It would increase gun-owner accountability and help law enforcement, IMO. It should also be a law in every state that if a firearm is stolen, the owner is required to report it to law enforcement expediently.
And, you have kids and guns in your home? You're too much of a dipshit to keep loaded weapons outta reach of the little ones and they get a hold of one and fire it, regardless as to whether or not you've taught them gun safety? You're being prosecuted for child endangerment or neglect -- period. I'd also like to see that become a reality in all cases in all 50 states. There needs to be serious incentive to change mindsets and ensure repercussions for those "stupid" people to whom you referred.
Regarding open and concealed carry permits, specific gun-type and ammo bans, quantity restrictions, etc: I think those can be determined locally, as they are now.
There's some good progress being made in efforts to better balance qualified people's rights to bear arms if they so choose and every person's right to safety. It's not "us" against "them" for all of us, Six. I don't want your guns taken away, not any of them. But, I do want smart gun control is this country.
I'm encouraged as of late to see what I believe is the NRA losing some of its ability to apply political pressure. The NRA is being challenged and that's a good thing; long overdue.
Vivek Murthy’s victory to the post of US Surgeon General in December was the first loss for the NRA in the Senate since 2010.
Over the last two years, gun control activists haven't given up because common sense national legislation failed due to NRA political puppeteerig (IMO). They've instead gone directly to the states and businesses. Money-backing by heavy hitters such as Bloomberg and Bill and Melinda Gates has helped in those pursuits. Governors Dannel Malloy in Connecticut and John Hickenlooper in Colorado both passed comprehensive gun-safety measures following the Sandy Hook shooting. Both men were narrowly re-elected despite being among the NRA’s top targets for defeat.
And, prior to the shooting at Sandy Hook, only two states — California and Rhode Island — had laws on the books that required background checks on all gun sales. The number since has risen to seven to include Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, New York, and Washington. Several groups, including Moms Demand Action and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, continue to focus on expanding background checks.
Also, gun control activists have had success in going direct to national retailers and businesses. They continue to work on their most recent campaign, which asks that Kroger, the country’s largest supermarket chain, prohibits customers from carrying guns into locations across the country. Beginning with Starbucks last fall, the group has been victorious with influencing changes in open carry gun policies at other popular chains including Target, Sonic Drive-In, Brinker International (parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar), Chipotle, Jack in the Box, Facebook, and Instagram.
Change doesn't happen overnight, but there's a momentum towards more balance between right to bear arms and right to personal safety and protection from the wrong people bearing arms. It's a good thing, IMO.