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Condolences, but no action after school shootings

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Yet another and another school shooting, 17 so far this year, and still only token condolences from the administration and Congress. Why no common-sense Gun control?

The NRA and its allies tell us the answer is to arm teachers and spend limited education dollars to fortify schools. They conveniently dismiss common-sense gun control and turn the debate into taking away my guns and Second Amendment rights:

Congress, here are some common-sense measures to start with to end this madness:

· Close loopholes on purchases and background checks at gun shows

· Raise age for gun purchases to 21

· Require fingerprint technology on all new guns so only owner can fire

· Reinstate the ban on assault weapons

· Ban high-capacity magazines and trigger modifications

· Repeal law passed by Congress in 2017 allowing mentally ill to buy guns

· Require universal background checks on all gun sales

· Seek out those needing help and fund mental illness detection and treatment

· Do not turn our schools and other public places into armed camps with gun-packing teachers

If the administration and Congress can’t enact common-sense gun control then our action is clear – vote in the November 2018 election for representatives that will.

RF Brecht

Franklin Park

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