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marmar

(77,052 posts) Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:20 PM Apr 2013

CT Sen. Chris Murphy: The NRA is a 'sideshow'

Connecticut senator calls NRA a ‘sideshow’

Sen. Chris Murphy talks about the momentum in Washington, D.C. for stricter gun laws, saying there are “no political ramifications” if senators okay background check. Murphy also shares his thoughts on the NRA.

Watch: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/jansing-and-co/51466775/#51466775

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CT Sen. Chris Murphy: The NRA is a 'sideshow' (Original Post) marmar Apr 2013 OP

With background checks a 90/10 issue the ramifications of doing nothing might be a problem. Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #1

Once they fixed the record keeping requirements for private sales hack89 Apr 2013 #2

Thinkingabout

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1. With background checks a 90/10 issue the ramifications of doing nothing might be a problem.

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Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:40 PM

Apr 2013

It makes sense to have background checks on those who desire to purchase a gun. It is a proven fact criminals are acquiring weapons and through straw buyers. Gun folks can yell it is unlawful for straw buyers to do so but we know is happening. Fast and Furious is an example of this happening. Background checks are needed to prevent guns from going into hands where the person is unstable or a criminal.

hack89

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2. Once they fixed the record keeping requirements for private sales

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2013, 01:45 PM

Apr 2013

universal checks should pass with ease. I think that is the only hangup.

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