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…
Lisa S.
3:48 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Is Dick Durbin really not aware that the City of Chicago has some of the most stringent laws in the country regarding guns...and nearly the highest murder rate. Coincidence? As for "John Tips"...really? Yes...legals cocaine foreveryone will certainly solve the problem. Not closing and securing our borders (where most of the drugs are coming in), and deporting illegals with illegal weapons who … more ›