In a country that we say is the greatest country in the world, my God, you ought to be able to go to a school, church, synagogue, concert, movie theater, and nightclub, not just in Orlando, but in any city in this country, and not have to worry about somebody walking in with a gun.
Giffords emphasizes the need for safety in public spaces from gun violence.
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The alleged loopholes that H.R. 8 claims to fix would not have prevented these tragedies either.
Based on similar gun control measures in states like California, H.R. 8 would not deter a criminal from engaging in criminal activity, and it won't decrease gun crime.
Instead, whether intentionally or not, the gun control proposals in H.R. 8 could turn law abiding citizens into criminals while also failing to achieve the stated purpose of reducing gun violence.
It doesn`t have to be this way. It`s beyond time for our leaders to take action.
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