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Thursday Demonstration in Commerce Twp. Urges Congressman Bentivolio To Stand Up for Gun Safety
Thursday, February 21, local community activists and advocates for common sense laws to reduce gun violence will gather at 800 Welch Road to urge Rep. Kerry Bentivolio to support reasonable gun safety laws. Protestors will carry signs and banners.
At the rally, concerned MoveOn.org members joined by other gun safety groups and speakers will ask Rep. Bentivolio to take action.
“It is time for our new Congressman to stand up for common sense reforms that will reduce gun violence,” Gwen Markham said, a local MoveOn.org member. “Congress can not wait for the next Newtown, Virginia Tech, Tucson or Columbine before taking action. Rep. Bentivolio needs to return to Washington and vote to protect our children and our community. We urgeBentivolio to stand up against gun violence and know that the extreme NRA doesn’t speak for me.”
WHAT: Demonstration for Gun Safety. Local MoveOn members to urge Congressman Bentivolio to pass sensible laws to reduce gun violence.
WHO: Local MoveOn.org members and One Million Moms for Gun Safety
WHERE: Vote for Gun Safety Rally at Congressman Bentivolio’s office 800 Welch Rd. Commerce Township (cross street is Maple Road or 15 Mile Rd.
WHEN: Tomorrow, Thursday, February 21, Noon
VISUALS: Signs and Posters
6 Responses to Thursday Demonstration in Commerce Twp. Urges Congressman Bentivolio To Stand Up for Gun Safety
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John
February 20, 2013 at 7:25 pm
It is pathetic that mostly Democrats and left wing groups like MoveOn would use a horrific tragedy such as happened in New Town to try and usurp the second amendment of our constitution. Blaming the guns makes as much sense as blaming the cars by which far more people die.
Mental health is a problem that is not properly addressed. It is very difficult to remove someone that is mentally unstable from society, as it should be, but there should be a way to ensure that people get needed treatment without the lawyers getting in the way!
AJ
February 25, 2013 at 9:50 pm
John wrote: “Blaming the guns makes as much sense as blaming the cars by which far more people die.”
False analogy as cars are not designed for the specific purpose of killing – unlike guns. Further, cars are under strict federal regulation already – again, unlike guns. I could go on, but you get the point.
Ken Royall
February 27, 2013 at 3:07 am
Guns in the hands of law abiding citizens are used to defend oneself from being killed, your characterization is sloppy. Where did you ever get the idea that guns aren’t highly regulated at the federal, state, county and even city level? There are thousands of gun laws on the books and criminals ignore all of them. As there is no practical way to disarm THEM, regular folks needs guns to defend themselves.
AJ
February 28, 2013 at 9:34 am
The number of times a gun owner ‘defends’ him/herself pales in comparison to the number of supposed ‘accidental shootings’ that occur each year. Visit any gun show and you’ll likely be able to legally purchase whatever firearms in whatever quantities you like without any sort of checks or regulation. Regular folks, even ones with guns, won’t be able stop a determined criminal with an assault weapon and a large capacity ammo clip.
The fact is that having a gun doesn’t deter criminal behavior – especially if the criminal is suicidal.
Dear AJ
March 3, 2013 at 4:05 pm
when is the last time you visited a gun show?
Mark
February 23, 2013 at 3:43 pm
MoveOn people are weird and strangely rigid in their thinking. They need to have some light put on them.