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Donovan Marley's avatar

Led by Donald Trump, Republican legislators are diligently working to ensure that Americans will continue to be killed by weapons of war.

Republicans blocked the renewal of the assault weapons ban. Gun deaths soared. Republicans blocked legislation to require background checks to purchase weapons. Gunfire is now the number one cause of death among American children.

Why do Republicans support legislation that increases the deaths of Americans? Gun manufacturers have convinced Republicans that 45,000 gun deaths—annually—are necessary collateral damage to guarantee the profitability of the firearms industry.

Republicans will NEVER pass laws to keep Americans safe from gun violence. It is time to replace incumbent Republicans with Congressional representatives that will choose American lives rather than gun-industry-campaign-funding distributed by the National Rifle Association.

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Michel Martinez's avatar

You must not have seen the video where Trump tells Dianne Feinstein “First we take away the guns, later we will deal with the Courts “. Trump is all in on Gun control laws.

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Dan Dobucki's avatar

I’ve never believed in guns, because I felt I’d be promoting violence. But now I own several because I’m scared shitless! That violence is getting closer to normality. And I will protect me and mine.

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Laurel's avatar

Yes. So many taking the bait about ideology when the real issue at hand is gun control. Hunters, farmers, police, animal control, forest rangers and even fire fighters need guns to keep us safe. Only the military needs an AK 47 or any assault rifle. The majority of Americans agree. What is so hard about this?

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palooka's avatar

ak 47 are illegal in usa

and police shootings are one of the bigger gun violence problems

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James Bush's avatar

I grew up in central Ohio . I went hunting with my Dad . He told me never ever point the gun at someone. And if I did , I better be ready to kill them .

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kdsherpa's avatar

What an INCREDIBLE story about your mother's bravery, and your experience of that terrible day! Did your other sister survive? Re what Australia did: awe-inspiring. Truly restored my faith in (Australian) human nature. I read a very scary post written by a Kirk-lover. He said, "You libtards know that WE own all the guns and WE know how to shoot and we WILL shoot. You guys are losers."

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Michel Martinez's avatar

Tyrants take guns away from the Populace. Do not surrender your guns.

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