Pro-gun Democrats oppose new assault weapon ban

[DogOnIt]

This was actually from a couple of days back but thought it worth passing along: Pro-gun Democrats oppose new assault weapon ban

Sixty-five House Democrats said Wednesday that they would oppose any attempt by the Obama administration to revive a ban on military-style weapons that President Bill Clinton signed into law in 1994 and President George W. Bush let expire.

The pro-gun Democrats, led by Rep. Mike Ross, D-Ark., wrote Attorney General Eric Holder that they would "actively oppose any effort to reinstate the 1994 ban, or to pass any similar law."

They urged the administration to avoid a "long and divisive fight over a gun control issue" at a time when Washington needs to concentrate on the economic crisis.

 

[searcher451]

The topic has been covered rather extensively in at least one previous thread. Regardless of motive or political persuasion, it's better to read this than get a sharp stick in the eye.

Here's the link:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=436321

 

[hso]

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