James GleickMay 7, 2023

Stop saying Democrats have no plan on guns. Here’s the plan.

“Once again I ask Congress to send me a bill banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Enacting universal background checks. Requiring safe storage. Ending immunity for gun manufacturers. I will sign it immediately.”

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/07/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-shooting-in-allen-texas/

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Shooting in Allen, Texas | The White House

Eight Americans — including children — were killed yesterday in the latest act of gun violence to devastate our nation. Jill and I are praying for their families and for others critically injured, and we are grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and courageously to save lives.  Federal, state, and local law enforcement…

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@JamesGleick the complaint is really that democrats have no plan on guns that can overcome GOP opposition in the House and Senate, as if the GOP’s refusal to even acknowledge guns as a problem is the Democrats’ fault.
May 7, 2023 at 11:55pmIvory for iOS