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Not one gun was used in the terrorist attacks but Sarah wants Tighter Gun Laws

Josey1Josey1 Member Posts: 9,598 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in General Discussion
Sarah Brady: Tighter Gun Laws Needed to Prevent Terrorism and Strengthen National Security To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, 202-898-0792 WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Sarah Brady, chair of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate's passage last night of anti-terrorism legislation. "With passage of this legislation, the Senate has taken a significant step toward ensuring that law enforcement has the tools needed to investigate and deter terrorist attacks. But there is one glaring omission - nothing in this bill will close the gaps in our federal firearm laws that allow terrorists to amass their deadly arsenals. The House should address this failure when it takes up the legislation today. "We know from recent terrorism investigations that these dangerous criminals will exploit any opening in our laws to buy weapons, including firearms. In some cases, they have gone to gun shows and bought firearms and ammunition from unlicensed sellers who were not required to conduct criminal background checks. "Incredibly, our soldiers could be gunned down by foreign terrorists armed with firearms purchased at American gun shows. We can, and must, close loopholes in our firearm laws by requiring a background check every time a firearm is sold. A criminal background check is a minor inconvenience for gun buyers -- most are completed within minutes -- but is a key tool for protecting public safety. We must also ensure that there are records of all firearm sales so that law enforcement officials can track terrorists, trace their weapons, and know what threats they are facing when they attempt to apprehend these criminals. "Any anti-terrorism proposal that fails to address easy access to firearms and retention of records is clearly inadequate. If we need more careful screening of people entering our country, surely we need to check the background of people buying guns once they are here. And it makes no sense to crack down on terrorists laundering money, if we allow them to use their cash to buy weapons with impunity. The Congress and the Administration should work together to make this counter-terrorism package more comprehensive." http://www.usnewswire.com/topnews/Current_Releases/1012-116.html
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Too bad they can't bust her for a concealed firearm without a permit ... that would make my day!
    GUN CONTROL: If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention!kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com
    If you really desire something, you'll find a way ?
    ? otherwise, you'll find an excuse.
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  • competentonecompetentone Member Posts: 4,696 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This terrorist-gun-issue could become critical. In Israel, not only are there incidents of suicide bombers, but also "suicide gunmen"--there was an incident just a week or so ago.IF a suicide terrorist attack took place in the US with the terrorist(s) using firearms purchased in this country--you will see the "gun-controlers" screaming for severe restrictions on gun and ammunition sales. Hopefully, any such attack, will be met with armed civilian resistance, but the choice of targets in such a terrorist attack would probably assure the victims would be unarmed (nightclub, sporting event, school, school bus, D.C., N.Y., etc.).IF such an attack was made with illegal weapons--especially if they had been smuggled into the country--it would have the effect of countering "gun-ban proponent's" arguments, but if the guns were "legal" (even though "foreign nationals" are normally not allowed to own firearms) it will mean we have entered VERY dangerous times for the Second Amendment.[This message has been edited by competentone (edited 10-15-2001).]
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  • cpilericpileri Member Posts: 447 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    has anyone told her that the reason the japanese didn't proceed to the west coast after Pearl harbor was that they knew 50% of households had a firearm in it?this was discussed 15 years after WWII in conferences between th two sides. I don't know the quote in japanese, but it loosely translates to "we would not enter that quicksand" or something like that.So, fine, Ms. Brady- dont sell to foreign nationals. I can live with that. but don't crucify American sovereignty by disarming we the people.
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Same old BS but the following statement is one of the most insidious parts of her "requirements"."We must also ensure that there are records of all firearm sales so that law enforcement officials can track terrorists, trace their weapons, and know what threats they are facing when they attempt to apprehend these criminals."Replace the words "terrorists" and "criminals" with "law abiding citizens" and you have a picture of what her REAL goal is. Mudge
    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
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  • PelicanPelican Member Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sarah SarahQuite the terrorHow does your campaign growWith lies and innuendosAnd left wing liberalsAll in a row
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  • LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    Too bad she wasn't in the Seattle basement with Mr. Wales.
    She was only a fisherman's daughter,But when she saw my rod she reeled.
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  • gunpaqgunpaq Member Posts: 4,607 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dear Sara: Please be advised that the terrorists are counting on you and support you all the way.
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