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Review of Glenn Beck’s ‘Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns’
By: Richard L. Johnson I’ve always said that the operative word in the phrase “gun control” was control. I’ve never believed the ultimate motivation behind the gun grabbers was to merely eliminate firearms. Instead I have al...
The President’s bold and sweeping Plan to protect our children and our communitie...
President Obama’s 23 executive actions (executive orders and directives and memos which are not all actually executive orders, but are being referred to that way in the media): Today, the President is announcing that he and the Administration will: ...
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The vote on the so-called Manchin-Toomey amendment was 54 in favor, 46 against — failing to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to move ahead. Four Republicans supported it, and four Democrats voted no. A controversial Dem...60 opinions2013/04/24 14:26:12
Chicago saw its bloodiest weekend this year as gun violence throughout the city left seven dead and 41 injured, including boys younger than 19. One victim was 16-year-old Kevin Rivera, who was shot to death, as he walke...51 opinions14 hours ago
I thought this was an interesting read.... Warning about "weapons designed for the theater of war," President Obama on Wednesday called for immediate action on a new Federal Assault Weapons Ban. He said that "more of ou...0 opinions2013/04/18 12:35:23
Four people were shot in two separate shootings Sunday afternoon on the city's South Side as weekend gun violence leaves four men dead and at least 21 people injured across Chicago. Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/ne...2 opinions2013/04/15 23:29:04
Mike Lee-R from Utah voted nay against Grassley Amendment No. 725: To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the crimi...6 opinions2013/04/17 21:44:38
If you believe guns should be banned what will stop criminals from committing crimes? Do you believe legal gun owners are the issue for gun violence in America? why?23 votes2013/04/11 03:06:43
All the talk is about ending the mass shootings that claim the lives of children that deserve to grow up. Well, the child defended by the guns you want to take has a right to grow up too. Tell me though, why are we n...6 opinions2013/04/03 04:36:54
CHICAGO (CBS) – The head of a publicly funded anti-violence group is now facing charges after allegedly attacking his wife inside their suburban home. Tio Hardiman, the head of Cease Fire/Cure The Violence, was arrested a...5 opinions2013/05/31 19:45:39
The level of gun violence in Chicago, which has caused shock waves nationally, is continuing with eight people having been shot in the nation’s third largest city in a 24-hour period that ended Friday morning, including on...3 opinions2013/06/01 01:42:34
So why was the bill for stricter background checks not supported in congress? Almost all republicans voted against it!7 opinions2013/06/06 19:15:12
Talk about the pothead calling the kettle black. … President Obama, in possibly the most solipsistic action by an executive in chief in recent memory, actually dared show his face in Mexico and lecture an audience that Me...3 votes2013/05/04 14:43:52
Wishing Americans a happy Father’s Day, the White House tweeted a picture of President Obama and one of his daughters playing with toy water pistols. The Tweet comes at a time when several schools around the country—fea...157 opinions1 day ago
Posted on: May 29th, 2013 Given they have a little patience and no deadline, it is not generally difficult for journalists to go in search of and then to find selective statements that tend to support their (or their ...3 votes2013/06/04 20:20:38
CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Emanuel still acknowledges progress in the city’s efforts to reduce gun violence in Chicago. But, he says he’s concerned about the spate of violence overnight, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dell...0 opinions2013/05/02 15:34:49
77-Year-Old Man Shoots Burglar May 22, 2013, by Sabrina Hall (Memphis) An elderly man in South Memphis woke up to a burglar in his home. Police say he didn’t cower in fear, he shot the man hitting the b...248 opinions2013/05/29 19:54:37
Definately way too many stories about gun violence on both TV and internet.3 votes2013/02/24 09:13:28
59 opinions2013/04/24 14:30:19
I. Anti-Gun Laws: Do they Work? When it comes to the question of gun violence, and how it correlates with gun control laws on a state-by-state basis, the answer at first blush seems very simple: More gun laws correlate w...4 opinions2013/04/24 14:37:17