Dick Gephart on Gun Control and 2004 Campaign

[BallaFaseke]

SOURCE: Washington Post


Oxford, England: Rep. Gephardt, why has gun control not been a primary focus in the Democratic campaign?

Thank you.

Rep. Richard A Gephardt : I have strong beliefs in the need for sensible gun safety legislation. I led the effort in the mid 90s for the Brady Bill and the Assault Weapons Ban and I think both bills have helped reduce needless gun violence. Having said that I do support the right to possession of firearms by lawful citizens who are complying with all federal and state laws.

[Upfront]

1. Who Cares

what he thinks? Yesterdays news and not enough smarts to understand it.

[slackmaster]

2. Speak for yourself

I think I have enough smarts to understand it.

[hansberrym]

3. Seems like Mr. Gephardt gets it.

Gun control and gun rights are not mutually exclusive
positions.

Or maybe Gephardt is just one of us "gun rights" loonies that someone loves to rant about.