Dennis Kucinich Wants to Take Your Guns
From his website:
Washington, Apr 18�- WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18) � In the aftermath of Monday’s deadly shooting in Blacksburg, Virginia, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) is proposing a comprehensive, three-point plan to deal with the violence plaguing America, including a ban on handguns.
“The tragic events in Blacksburg, Virginia which took 33 lives are not an isolated example of the effects of gun violence in America. In fact, about 32 people perish each and every day in America in hand gun related incidents,� Kucinich said in a speech to Congress today.
“It is becoming painfully obvious that the easy availability of handguns constituents a growing national crisis of public health and safety, one that calls for a powerful, wide-ranging response from Congress.
“The level of violence in our society constitutes a national emergency. I’m offering an approach to change America’s direction away from death and disintegration and toward life and social cohesiveness.�
Already this Congress, Kucinich has introduced HR 808 and HR 676�two bills that directly relate to the events of Blacksburg.� HR 808, legislation to establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, addresses the issue of domestic violence, gang violence, and violence in the schools, which is reflected in the current homicide rates. HR 808 has 62 cosponsors.
“The bill provides hope for a transformation through education of our children in principles of nonviolence and support for existing community groups and professionals whose dedication would be empowered by a national commitment to peace and nonviolence,� Kucinich said.
Dennis won't be able to get my guns away from me until I run out of ammo.
Gun control activists and politicians�are taking the easy way out on this. The real issue in this horrible incident�isn't with the guns, the real�problem�deals with mental health. Unfortunately, mental health issues are too complex for the�neat sound bytes and press releases that gun control adovcates�will undoubtedly be sending out.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and families of this tragedy.