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Disappointing day
The bill failed in the Senate.
"The expanded background checks were aimed at closing loopholes and keep criminals and the seriously mentally ill from getting firearms. Currently, the checks only apply to purchases handled by licensed firearms dealers."
Re: Disappointing day
Here's the breakdown of the vote. If you disagree with how your Senators voted, please, please let them know by calling their office and respectfully voicing your disappointment.
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Hooray for the fillibuster :P
It looks like once it was clear they didn't have the votes to override the filibuster, some Dems were given permission to break rank. Harry Reid voted No, I think that's procedural (makes it easier for him to b
I happy it failed hoary.
Those guns were stolen;<
Oh.
You can't argue with paranoia.
Is this our new Cats?
Didn'
Are you aware that the bill actually had wording that expressly forbade creating a national registry? Let's wake up, people.
"Opponents, argued that the expanded check system would have laid the groundwork for a national registry of gun o
I am glad common sense prevailed on this vote. Expanded background checks would have affected law abiding citizens only. Are the law abiding citizens committing these gun crimes? No, it is the criminals and exactly how many criminals try to purch
Private sellers aren't covered under Brady.
So you agree that requiring background checks does not affect your second amendment rights.
How is having background checks infringing on your rights?
I'm a law-abiding citizen (for the most part
and I can think of a number of things I'd be required to submit for background checks for that don't include possession of a deadly w
I don't have the exact stats but I think I remember seeing something about 4,000 gun sales per year being blocked by background checks, but the point is criminals and seriouslly mentally ill should not be able to purchase guns over the internet o
I have lots of ideas on how that could work. See my post re holding gun owners liable if a crime results from their gun and they acted irresponsibly.
What are you contributing besides "oh that won't work" "that affects my rights" "that la