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Gun Control Reform Activism

Progressive dog

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9. Thank you for your concern

Reply to spin (Reply #6)

Wed Mar 20, 2013, 10:25 PM

Mar 2013

You must be rather close to the Republicans to understand what they would love.
Of course with only 53% support for an AWB and 56% for magazine restrictions, it wouldn't be wise to have Republicans vote against them.

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Trafficking crackdown may be Obama's best chance on gun control [View all] ellisonz Mar 2013 OP

If such a measure passes it will accomplish far more good than another AWB. ... spin Mar 2013 #1

It's a very small step IMHO ellisonz Mar 2013 #2

I agree... Bay Boy Mar 2013 #4

Because it will save lives! ellisonz Mar 2013 #5

Absolutely agree. Lizzie Poppet Mar 2013 #3

What disturbs me is that some are insisting on a Senate vote ... spin Mar 2013 #6

Thank you for your concern Progressive dog Mar 2013 #9

While I am a pro-gun Democrat I know a lot of gun owners from the ranges I have ... spin Mar 2013 #10

And I'll bet there are a lot of pro fetus Rethugs Progressive dog Mar 2013 #11

Oddly most of the gun owners that I know do not oppose abortion. ... spin Mar 2013 #12

I guess you missed my point Progressive dog Mar 2013 #13

The problem is that each state gets two Senators. ... spin Mar 2013 #15

It is indeed a baby-step, and why you are right: we must have the House in '14. Then have VP Biden apocalypsehow Mar 2013 #7

I think we could take them on in the courts again. ellisonz Mar 2013 #8

This seems to be referencing Senate bill 54. ManiacJoe Mar 2013 #14