Gun Restrictions Doomed by Growing American Support for Self-Defense Rights
Belief that gun ownership makes you safer has steadily risen for years
Belief that gun ownership makes you safer has steadily risen for years
Or rather, the failure to get the "facts" out
Whether Democrats like it or not, this issue concerns the Constitution.
Passed in New York in the wake of the Newtown massacre
Keeps bringing up outdated, decades old background check numbers
While using the victims as props again
Still involves government permission and bureaucracy
Fascinating record of official stupidity
Economic issues are what many think are important
Also launches $500,000 internet ad buy
Vote scheduled for today
Instead of melting them
Would a broader screening requirement for gun buyers reduce violent crime?
Trying to push compromise through
Offer Maine as a haven for gun rights
There's no guarantee new regulations will prevent another tragedy.
AR-15, similar guns, convenient weapons for the disabled, lawsuit claims
Traditionally, registration has a very low compliance rate
Good luck enforcing that, buddy
The Office of the Inspector General for Social Security Administration now says the list was unreadable
Says Japan, which has strict gun control, is safer
New York recently passed a law that restricts carrying guns in public
Bill says such Second Amendment violations aren't law at all
How arguments shielding the Gosnell trial from use in the debate about reproductive rights work just as well for gun rights
Megachurch pastor's 27-year-old son committed suicide last week
Self-defense advocates retaliate with their wallets
Seeks more freedom elsewhere
Also dismissing dissent
Debate goes forward on background check bill
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