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Is it time to defy the National Rifle Association and pass tough gun control laws?
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Yes: Outrage over Las Vegas must outlive news and election cycles
The story is becoming so common we can almost predict the timeline.
A mass shooting terrorizes a community. The community and country cycle through fear, anger and sadness. News outlets cover the story for several days. Politicians send their thoughts and prayers. Change in our gun laws is bantered around, and vigils are held. The National Rifle Association and its legal and political allies largely remain silent or call for a cooling-off period.
Ed.: A Pro/Con piece By Don Kusler & Stephen P. Halbrook |
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PHORTO
(10/13/2017)
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Bogus. The article poses the wrong question.
It should read:
"Is it time to defy the Constitution and pass tough gun control laws?" |
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