I have to agree with Ms. Giffords. There is an epidemic of gun violence in this country, and sadly, our elected representatives (especially Republicans) refuse to do anything to protect our citizens. So far this year, with slightly more than two months to go, there have been 32,109 gun deaths and 346 mass shootings. It is very likely that by the end of this year we will have about 40,000 gun deaths and 400 mass shootings.
No other developed country has anywhere near the amount of gun violence that the United States does. That's because the United States refuses to pass sensible gun laws. In this country, anyone can get any kind of gun they want and any amount of ammunition -- and there background (criminal, terrorist, dangerously mentally ill, etc.) makes no difference at all, since there are too many loopholes in the current background check law.
House Democrats have passed a law to plug the holes in the background check law, but Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans have blocked the bill and refuse to allow it to be debated or voted upon. They need to be replaced in the next election.
The latest mass shooting occurred near Greenville, Texas on Saturday night. A gunman, likely carrying an assault-style weapon, entered an unofficial homecoming party of student at Texas A&M - Commerce, and shot 10 people (killing two and wounding eight). Six others were injured in the melee created by the shooting.
Will Republicans finally act to protect American citizens? Not a chance! They'll do nothing but offer pathetic "thoughts and prayers".
How long are you, as a voter, willing to put up with this?
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