Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young children. We must do everything we can to pass common sense gun safety reforms to reduce shootings. But we must also address the underlying trauma that children are facing on an almost daily basis.https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/2/15/21138724/chicago-weekend-shootings-gun-violence-children-wounded-feb-14-17-parkway-gardens …
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Replying to @SenatorDurbin
I saw the effects of gun violence first hand during my 12 yrs as sheriff of Lake Co. I can tell you, without a doubt, the problem isn't the lack of
#guncontrol legislation, the problem is the improper focus of the legislation. Legal gun owners are not the problem!#ILSen#Twill2 replies 1 retweet 3 likes -
Replying to @ElectMarkCurran @SenatorDurbin
But what of the gunmen in mass shooting incidents who bought their weapons legally? Or the guns purchased legally and then used in domestic violence cases? These are legal gun owners who WERE the problem. What's the solution?
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I think Australia would disagree.
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Regardless, I'm the DH reporter covering this race. I've asked the GOP candidates about gun legislation and written about it. And if Mark is saying legal gun owners aren't the problem, I'd like to know his solution.https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200206/gop-senate-candidates-generally-support-gun-rights-oppose-new-restrictions …
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Red Flag Laws are good, in theory. However, as they're currently being written in states across the country, they put the burden of proof on the gun owner, not on the justice system. We need to ensure due process (always) while also ensuring evil/sick individuals don't have guns.
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