Blog Archives
May 13, 2013
Rubio’s PAC airing ads defending Ayotte on guns
WASHINGTON | A political group backed by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is coming to the aid of New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, airing …
May 7, 2013
PERRY: Picking on the NRA has taught me plenty this week
I’ve learned that many people who disagree with proponents of gun control seem to think that we wet the bed, and they talk a lot about that
Apr 3, 2013
GABBY GIFFORDS: Aurora and I know what gun background checks are really about
I reject the idea that taking action to reduce gun violence requires us to compromise on our liberties as Americans
Mar 21, 2013
PERRY: Killing me softly with a stay in executions while shelling gun nuts
It’s a whole different story when a sobbing father tells you what happened on the other end of a gun, or because of the lack of cancer treatment, or because the government doesn’t ensure cars are safe, or vaccines, or canned tuna — whatever the issue is
Feb 22, 2013
EDITORIAL: Colorado can get realistic results from gun control and mental health changes
What would improve public safety would be a massive increase in programs that prevent and treat mental illness, as well as programs to educate the public on when to intervene in the lives of those who are dangerously mentally ill, and especially those who have access to weapons
Feb 13, 2013
PERRY: The War on Terror is still killing us despite what ineffectual politicians say
Despite complaints about our national debt, the price of gas and whether we should be able to own assault rifles, Americans have been dying in a war that’s gone on for more than a decade. The time to pay attention is now.
Feb 12, 2013
Colorado House panel approves bill to limit gun magazine capacity
“In 90 seconds, that massacre occurred in less time than I will be up here testifying today,” she said.
Feb 4, 2013
Grand Theft No-Go: City’s lawyers say blocking sale of violent games not possible
City says banning games not possible after California Supreme Court rules against similar measure there
Jan 31, 2013
PERRY: Don’t be lulled into thinking what we’re doing keeps our kids at school safe from gunmen
The problem is, some gun proponents not only think this is a rational, realistic idea, they think it kind of sounds like fun.
Jan 24, 2013
PERRY: Sheriff Robinson seeks to mellow drama over gun control crisis
Can you just imagine the reaction of the gun-rights lobby to a plan to have mental wellness panels assess all gun permit applications to determine if applicants are fit to bear arms?
