Gun-Control Laws Better Than Executive Order: Durbin
While visiting Fox Valley, senator says gun control is only part of the solution to mass violence.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Friday that he would rather see Congress arrive at a “sensible solution” on curbing gun violence than see the president issue some kind of executive order attempting to remedy the problem. Still, in light of the power wielded by the NRA and the gun industry, which many congressmen will not stand up to, Durbin said he would support President Barack Obama if he does issue executive orders in an attempt to rein in gun violence. “Whatever it takes to keep our streets and schools safe, I’ll support,” he said. “But I hope that we could do it in the the normal congressional process,” he added. “I know that it’s tough. I know the politics on this issue very, very well, and I know some of my colleagues are not prepared to…
John
10:27 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013
You all forget we live in a republic. We have the constitution and it needs to be followed. I keep on hearing we live in a democracy. Wake up people. I think the only reasonable restriction given would be to require all gun owners to own and use gun safes when the owner isn't home and to have there property alarmed by a alarm service company. This may prevent some of the criminals from getting … more ›