New York Times (January 11, 2011)
2011/ 01/ 12 by jd in Global News
Congress must pass laws to strengthen gun control. The shooting in Tucson of 20 individuals, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was committed with a Glock 19 and an oversized ammunition clip, previously outlawed, which allows 33 shots without reloading. Jared Loughner, the shooter, had been rejected by the military due to a failed drug test. He was thrown out of junior college for disruptive behavior. Yet he was still able to buy a gun. “Members of Congress are legitimately concerned about their own safety now, but they should be no less worried about the effect of their inaction on the safety of all Americans.”
Tags: Congress, Gun control, Shooting, Tucson
