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Gun Control Reform Activism

CTyankee

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9. I hope to hell Carter evolves, if he becomes governor.

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #8)

Sun May 4, 2014, 08:19 AM

May 2014

The demographic in his present view will not last.

I agree with your thesis here. I like to make the comparison with MADD, tho, and how public opinion ondrunk driving took a real change because of that organization's strong message that resonated with the people. This current effort, happening at the grass roots level, is a winner...

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Framing the danger of guns as a public health risk will change the debate over gun control [View all] SecularMotion May 2014 OP

I hope this works. I have been arguing the public safety issue about guns for many years. CTyankee May 2014 #1

Considering the force of the anti-vaxers... TreasonousBastard May 2014 #2

Until we, as Liberal Democrats, can billh58 May 2014 #3

As long as we have a U.S Senate where Wyoming has the same CTyankee May 2014 #6

I'm looking forward to responsible gun owners ... GeorgeGist May 2014 #4

It is gratifying to see a number of Georgia churches telling the right/white wing gun nuts Hoyt May 2014 #5

See my post #6. CTyankee May 2014 #7

I agree. In meantime, churches, bars, etc., need to send message that guns aren't acceptable. Hoyt May 2014 #8

I hope to hell Carter evolves, if he becomes governor. CTyankee May 2014 #9

Good point. I'll try to remember to use MADD in future gun rants. Hoyt May 2014 #10