Cowards of Uvalde, TX
Events of the last two weeks show the futility of our current efforts to stay safe. Unfortunately, we are already seeing moderate democrats try to give republicans cover by proposing milktoast, completely ineffective gun control measures such as expanded background checks and better mental health services through a bipartisan approach.
My first instinct is that anyone who wants to make a difference in protecting our children and our innocent bystanders should support at a minimum the following 5 measures:
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Ban on ownership of AR-15 type weapons by anyone under 21.
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Ban on high capacity magazines for both rifles and pistols.
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Ban on private ownership of body armour
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Licensing and registration of all AR15 type weapons in private hands
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Federal weapons buy back program
There are many other changes that make sense but Republicans are not going to support anything cause “freedom.” We need to be fighting on a hill that says if we do this we will make a real difference. Current measures being proposed will make almost no improvement.
Also,we need to call out Republican candidates as child killers every time we confront them—every town hall every public meeting unless they sign on to these or similar changes.
Are there other measures you guys think should be on my list of 5?