Gun control dominates conversation as Congress returns

[laserhaas]

Source: The HILL

Congress returns this week amid intense debate over the best legislative approach to mass shootings.

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), who represents Parkland, described the proposal as “a distraction,” instead pushing for improvements to the country’s mental health services.

The Florida congressman last week vowed to introduce legislation banning assault weapons.

“We’re going to introduce legislation to make sure that assault weapons are illegal in every part of this country,” he said during CNN’s town hall event.

Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/375526-gun-control-dominates-conversation-as-congress-returns?userid=216387

[J_William_Ryan]

1. Republicans are not interested in debate, just avoiding political fallout.

"The Florida congressman last week vowed to introduce legislation banning assault weapons."

Legislation that will go nowhere.

[madville]

2. How they draft a new AWB

Will be interesting. The previous one was laughable as it didn't actually ban anything functionally but rather based on visual appearance. AR-15s were still readily available under the previous ban so some major changes will be needed.

[PSPS]

3. Funny how even the "laughable" law reduced these mass shootings by 45%

[Fred Sanders]

4. Some folks at DU just don't get it that the old NRA arguments are now dead and cold on contact.