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Andrew Mendez-Realtor

Andrew Mendez-Realtor Can I ask a question without being deleted or blocked from posting? I have heard time and time again, that this organization is a hate site, so I have given you guys the benefit of the doubt, but I have seen people ask genuine questions and asking for an explanation, only for the question to be deleted, and the person ...no longer to post. Why is that? Does this site discriminate against people who own guns? Or just criminals who use guns? Thank You

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8 hours ago · Comment · · Flag
    • Richard J. Osborne This site is for people who believe that rational, effective regulation of weaponry is necessary and appropriate for an ordered, civil society. It is not for discussion of whether that belief is correct. Rather it is for discussion of how to obtain that goal. Gun advocates frequently try to engage in endless arguments on the validity of the conclusion. There are places for that debate. This isn't one of them.
      8 hours ago ·
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence New blog from Brady VP Dennis Henigan on the Glenn Beck/NRA rally:

Dennis Henigan: Dr. King and the “Guys With the Guns” at the NRA-- Brady Campaign Blog
blog.bradycampaign.org
We now know that the National Rifle Association will be joining Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin for Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the 47th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Is it possible to imagine a greater offense to the legacy of Dr. King?
11 hours ago · Comment ·
Brad Crane

Brad Crane How many children must die b/c the gun was accessible before our culture changes?

2 brothers, 10, 12, killed with dad's handgun
www.sfgate.com
Two Southern California brothers - a 12-year-old who loved skateboarding and a 10-year-old about to start fifth grade - were shot to death with their father's handgun in what could be a double suicide or a...
15 hours ago · Comment ·
    Richard J. Osborne

    Richard J. Osborne I just sent Congressman Quigley (Illinois-5) $100 for his campaign and thanked him for standing up to the NRA.

    16 hours ago · Comment · · Flag
      Scott Whitmire

      Scott Whitmire Gun protection in bankruptcy roll call of votes, if you're interested.

      http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll479.xml
      clerk.house.gov
      Wednesday at 8:57pm · Comment ·
        Kevin McMullin

        Kevin McMullin I'm sure that I might stir up a hornets nest so here goes......
        I believe that all handguns should be banned forever. They were made to kill people not to hunt with. These guns are not for sport other than target practice.
        These weapons are people killers, nothing more.
        In England, there are strict laws on firearms. Th...e Bobbies don't even carry them.
        Handguns need to be banned forever!
        It's time to end the cowboy mentality here in the US!!

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        Wednesday at 3:06am · Comment · · Flag
        • Albert Nossing and Elizabeth Hernandez like this.
          • Alany Helmantoler
            Really there needs to be better focus to keep handguns and all guns out of criminal hands. If we start to separate our government from our law abiding citizens too far we will lose our public scrutiny that is extremely important. The crimin...al element and most of the guns are tied to other illegal activities that must be focused on. I am talking about allowing people to cross the borders illegally without the paperwork, without a job and without proper shots. The amount of criminals who were illegally here were more than 10 times that of all other races. We cannot continue to focus on the guns as much as the prevention of crime. I find a bit of irony involved when both sides of the gun issues seem to have the same stance on prevention of criminal activity, it is the methods that are most in dispute between the groups. Funny thing is with how powerful both of these groups are at some point if they both could come to the table it would assist is making these important changes and stop the petty fights at the capitol. I am told guns and animals bring in the most calls but there are so many more issues if only each side could develop a team who could come open minded in order to prevent criminal activity. Personal studies are irrelevant because they are less based on logic and more on emotions. Beliefs without facts are just speculation. I can maintain a fairly neutral stance enough to find a resolution but people from both sides who have substantial contributions do not get together except to fight. Change that and we will find the next anti-crime superpower. It takes more than one method or idea set to find most cures. This is not a "let's take away guns and it all goes away" issue. Our symptoms come from a multitude of issues not a single source such as a gun of any sort. Knives are used equally and so are bats, crowbars, cars and pepper sprays but we never hear of taking these defensive means away we focus on those that are seen in movies and video games. We lost the gun education we used to teach children so when they come across a gun as a teen it is a cool toy and they see themselves as the next superstar gangster. Change the images and educate on safe and proper handling of a firearm so the kids know this is not a toy. If you hide sex it will still exist and the same goes for a gun. Hiding them does not make them go away. Regulating them does nothing to stop a criminal most of the time because another state is still just hours away. Good luck with your fight, I hope I gave some food for thought on this tense illogical, emotional issue.See More
            23 hours ago ·
          • Brad Crane Constitutional Amendments can be repealed, just ask the 18th.
            15 hours ago ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Statement of Paul Helmke on Senate Rejection of Campaign Bill
        www.bradycampaign.org
        The campaign disclosure bill rejected today by the U.S. Senate was seriously flawed by its cynical exemption for the National Rifle Association, one of the largest players trying to influence public policy through its campaign expenditures. Such a measure did not deserve to pass in that form.
        Tuesday at 2:07pm · Comment ·
        • Barbara Jensen, Gregory J. Jaskolka, Michael Houda and 18 others like this.
          • Andrew Goddard Nobody "won" with this decision, we just didn't loose what we could have lost. This bill needed to pass with NO EXCEPTIONS. We need to drain the money from political adds and get on with doing what is needed.
            Wednesday at 5:01am ·
          • John Hoskins personally, i'd like to see no limits on contributions from any source, but require a mandatory publishing of all donations listed in order starting with the highest donation.
            Wednesday at 2:31pm ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Thanks to all who called your U.S. Senators about the DISCLOSE Act that would have given the NRA an exemption from new campaign finance disclosure laws, while requiring almost all others advocacy groups to follow those new laws. This exemption for the NRA made no sense! Thanks again!

        Tuesday at 1:02pm · Comment ·
        • Tom Boughan, Gregory J. Jaskolka, Chip Dallery and 10 others like this.
          • Mary Fox I heard from a Libertarian that there are exemptions for other groups, not just the NRA. Is that true? I do not think that they should have one.
            Tuesday at 1:05pm ·
          • Teri Nilson Baird sounds too late for the bill, since they couldn't break the filibuster. It's time for the Senate to force a filibuster on the floor, rather than a "virtual" one. I would bet we'd have less of them!
            Tuesday at 1:18pm · 2 peopleLoading... ·
          • Brandon Brod
            Mary: initially the exemption was worded such that only the NRA would benefit, but after some early complaints the wording of the bill was broadened so that it now would also include 3 or 4 other groups, 2 or 3 of them "liberal". However, t...he bill doesn't specifically mention any group and never has; the exclusion was simply initially worded such that only the nra qualified for the exemption. Now, 3 or 4 other groups would qualify as well. That's probably why the Brady Campaign's post above reads "... requiring ALMOST all other groups....". See More
            Tuesday at 2:32pm ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Rep. Mike Quigley doesn't understand why Congress wants to protect guns from legal creditors while making them easily available to criminals and mentally ill. He says "It's time to stop pandering and start acting responsibly."

        Mike Calls for Responsible Gun Laws
        www.youtube.com
        Tuesday at 10:40am · Comment ·
        • Tom Boughan, Virgie Brassfield-Curtis, Andrew Goddard and 39 others like this.
          • Richard J. Osborne Quigley is from Illinois-5- Rahm Emanuel's old, very safe, Democratic district. I'm giving him a small donation. He doesn't need our money, as his seat is safe, but we need to start sending the message pols can understand- money- that speaking and voting for effective, rational firearms regulation gets rewarded. If you want to do more than vent and have a few dollars, go to Act Blue and give him a few bucks online.
            Wednesday at 7:36am ·
          • Brian Cannon What a stupid idea.
            Wednesday at 10:16am ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence The NRA shouldn't get a special exemption from campaign finance reform. It's unfair and ridiculous. If you can't call your U.S. Senators today, please call first thing in the morning. Click below for a link to get their phone numbers. Thanks!

        Brady Campaign - Stop the NRA Exemption
        www.bradynetwork.org
        The U.S. Senate is expected to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, July 27, on legislation that will give the NRA an exemption from new campaign finance disclosure laws, while requiring almost all others advocacy groups to follow those new laws. This is simply unfair.
        July 26 at 2:00pm · Comment ·
        • Robert Donnaruma, Tom Boughan, Margaret Woolard and 28 others like this.
          • Scott Whitmire I'm not sure I understand what you're driving at Sue. I simply pointed out that this legislation, exemption and all, is owned 100% by the Democrats, and was principally authored in the House. Senate (and House-yes I realize they are the same party) Republicans had precisely nothing to do with crafting this legislation, and calling them corrupt for writing it makes no sense.
            July 26 at 6:00pm ·
          • Sue Shonagon
            No, I am calling them (GOP) corrupt for not writing it and then opposing it at every turn. The NRA exemption, sad as it is, was added to give political contributions transparency at least a chance.
            And I am not 'driving at it,' I am stati...ng it. See More
            July 26 at 7:53pm ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Press Release: House Expected to Vote on Bill to Protect Guns From Claims of Creditors in Bankruptcy
        bradycampaign.org
        The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote tomorrow on a bill that would protect guns from the claims of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings (H.R. 5827). The national gun violence prevention organizations Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, GunFreeKids...
        July 26 at 1:39pm · Comment ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence CBS News discusses the "Restoring Honor Rally" to be held by Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and the NRA on August 28 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20011688-503544.html

        Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, NRA to Hold "Restoring Honor Rally" - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
        www.cbsnews.com
        Brady Center Complains August 28th Event at Lincoln Memorial Mocks Memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Lincoln Read more by Brian Montopoli on CBS News' Political Hotsheet.
        July 26 at 1:37pm · Comment ·
        Cathy Piper-Lally

        Cathy Piper-Lally Cheer up, felons of Virginia. The state won't allow you to vote (even after you've served your time), but you CAN buy assault rifles, semi-automatic weapons, and just about any other gun you'd like. I guess they figure you're less dangerous with weapons than you are as a voter. That's some sound logic.

        July 26 at 1:19pm · Comment · · Flag
        • John Donnaruma likes this.
          • Tom Evans What are you talking about?
            Tuesday at 5:31am ·
          • Cathy Piper-Lally The disenfranchisement of convicted felons regarding voting rights, but yet those same felons can go out and buy any fire arm they wish at gun shows in Virginia.
            Wednesday at 7:18pm ·
        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

        Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Read Brady President Paul Helmke's blog on the rally Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and the NRA are holding next month:

        Paul Helmke: Guns, Divisive Rhetoric to “Honor” Lincoln and King?-- Brady Campaign Blog
        blog.bradycampaign.org
        A disturbing magazine cover crossed my desk last week announcing, in big bold print, that Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and the NRA are hosting a “Restoring Honor” rally next month.
        July 26 at 10:32am · Comment ·
        David Phillips

        David Phillips

        Sacramento boy accidentally shot by older brother
        www.sfgate.com
        (07-24) 14:51 PDT Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- Authorities say a 12-year-old Sacramento boy is hospitalized after being accidentally shot by his 16-year-old brother. Sacramento County sheriff's Sgt. Tim Curran says when...
        July 24 at 8:24pm · Comment ·
          • John Donnaruma Having a gun in the home is a tremendous responsibility and must be kept safely.
            July 25 at 1:29pm ·
          • John Hoskins With advances in gun safes such as biometric access and electronic keypads thst allow opening by touch, there is no need, and therefore no exciuse to keep a gun where a child can get access to it.
            July 25 at 3:14pm · 1 personLoading... ·
          • Scott Whitmire There really is no excuse for this sort of negligence.
            July 26 at 7:55am ·