Tag Archives: Gunsense
Assault weapons have no place
Having lived in Alaska for nearly 30 years, I am well aware of the type of weapons used to kill game. Hunting is a way of life for many urban Alaskans as well as rural residents. Most hunters are responsible in their use of guns and their safe storage. The right to own guns is […]
Continue readingGunsense, the NRA, and Russia
The Democratic Party is committed to sensible gun laws. We respect the 2d Amendment as we do all parts of the U.S. Constitution. We believe there must be some solution to the slaughter that takes over 30,000 American lives per year and yet does not afflict other advanced nations. We are excited to see young people […]
Continue readingLocal Young Democrats Address Gun Violence
We are pleased to assist the NAU Young Democrats and local Flagstaff high school students who are part of the High School Democrats movement. These young people are the future of the country and the Democratic Party. It’s inspiring for members of our Executive and Outreach Committees to hear from them and watch them make […]
Continue readingLetter: Restore assault weapons ban
Thank you, teens, for standing up and protesting! Thank you for demanding action, policies and change instead of just thoughts and prayers. Arming teachers with concealed weapons won’t protect any of us against assault weapons. There have been armed people in many of the massacres who were not able to get out their weapons in […]
Continue readingShooting at Florida School
There are no words to describe what happened in Parkland, Florida yesterday except these: “Thoughts and Prayers” are not enough.
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