New York has all the Nuts
Statement from Rep. Carolyn McCarthy on the Shootings in PA and UT
Tuesday February 13, 2007
Yesterday we learned of more unnecessary deaths from gun violence in Philadelphia, PA and Salt Lake City, UT. I am saddened to hear of these events and have introduced legislation that if enacted will prevent further violence.
In Philadelphia, a gunman opened fire on his colleagues using an AK-47 assault rifle he legally purchased. These dangerous weapons, which are intended to hit multiple targets in a short period of time, were allowed back on our streets when the federal ban on assault weapons expired in 2004. The deaths in Philadelphia could have been prevented if Congress had done its job of protecting the homeland and renewed the assault weapons ban.
I have again introduced legislation to permanently ban assault weapons. These weapons have no practical use. They are not used by hunters for sport or by individuals for self-defense. They are intended to kill as many individuals as possible in a short amount of time and have no place on our streets. The unfortunate situation in Philadelphia could have been avoided if Congress stood up to the gun lobby in 2004.
In Salt Lake City, a young man opened fire in a crowded mall, killing 5 individuals. It appears the shooter was not mentally stable and police are still investigating how he obtained the weapons.
It is vital that the background check records are current and comprehensive. I have introduced HR 297, the NICS Improvement Act that would strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. These records let gun dealers know when an individual should not be allowed to purchase a firearm. Improving the quality of these records will keep guns out of the wrong hands and make our country safer.
I am deeply saddened by yesterday's events. I remain committed to passing common sense legislation to prevent further acts of gun violence.
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http://carolynmccarthy.house.gov/index.cfm?SectionID=190&ParentID=0&SectionTypeID=2&SectionTree=190
Just another Pretty Face from Socialist New York[}:)][}:)]
Tuesday February 13, 2007
Yesterday we learned of more unnecessary deaths from gun violence in Philadelphia, PA and Salt Lake City, UT. I am saddened to hear of these events and have introduced legislation that if enacted will prevent further violence.
In Philadelphia, a gunman opened fire on his colleagues using an AK-47 assault rifle he legally purchased. These dangerous weapons, which are intended to hit multiple targets in a short period of time, were allowed back on our streets when the federal ban on assault weapons expired in 2004. The deaths in Philadelphia could have been prevented if Congress had done its job of protecting the homeland and renewed the assault weapons ban.
I have again introduced legislation to permanently ban assault weapons. These weapons have no practical use. They are not used by hunters for sport or by individuals for self-defense. They are intended to kill as many individuals as possible in a short amount of time and have no place on our streets. The unfortunate situation in Philadelphia could have been avoided if Congress stood up to the gun lobby in 2004.
In Salt Lake City, a young man opened fire in a crowded mall, killing 5 individuals. It appears the shooter was not mentally stable and police are still investigating how he obtained the weapons.
It is vital that the background check records are current and comprehensive. I have introduced HR 297, the NICS Improvement Act that would strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. These records let gun dealers know when an individual should not be allowed to purchase a firearm. Improving the quality of these records will keep guns out of the wrong hands and make our country safer.
I am deeply saddened by yesterday's events. I remain committed to passing common sense legislation to prevent further acts of gun violence.
Please click on link
http://carolynmccarthy.house.gov/index.cfm?SectionID=190&ParentID=0&SectionTypeID=2&SectionTree=190
Just another Pretty Face from Socialist New York[}:)][}:)]
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vote for guiliani or mcain will take your guns faster than these people.
VOTE TANCREDO OR GINGRICH !!!0 -
Notice all the newbies are anti gunners? or is it just me? 0 -
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Sure. Llike a 7 shot revolver with speed loaders couldn't shoot a whole lot of bullets real fast plus be small and concealable. (Whoops! Admin, strike that comment I don't want the anti-gunners trying to classify my revolver as an "assault pistol")
If semi-auto AR-15 are only made for killing as many people as possible is the shortest time, then why do the police want or need them? Are they planning on killing as many civilians as they can in the shortest amount of time? Or is it just fair and reasonable for the police AND FOR the civilians to own semi-automatic "only militrary look-alike" firearms?0 -
California has more than its fair share. All the loose nuts roll away from the Rocky Mountains and end up on the coasts. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by tr fox
If semi-auto AR-15 are only made for killing as many people as possible is the shortest time, then why do the police want or need them? Are they planning on killing as many civilians as they can in the shortest amount of time? Or is it just fair and reasonable for the police AND FOR the civilians to own semi-automatic "only militrary look-alike" firearms?
Fox, you know better......
Only the police have the training and responsibility to handle this sort of weapon. In the hands of the unwashed masses, it becomes a baby killing death machine.....0 -
New York never got MY nuts!! 0 -
Left yourself way open on that one Mateo![:0] 0 -
Was watching the tapes of the women. She is disgusting.[xx(] 0 -
quote:Originally posted by elvjeep
Statement from Rep. Carolyn McCarthy on the Shootings in PA and UT
In Salt Lake City, a young man opened fire in a crowded mall, killing 5 individuals. It appears the shooter was not mentally stable and police are still investigating how he obtained the weapons.
Talovic legally acquired the shotgun he used in the shooting.
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=459&sid=9078800
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