What’s not to like about background checks for gun sales? They’re sensible, logical and the right thing to do. Public-opinion polls consistently show that
Category: Crime/Violence
NRA takes its “no-gun-restrictions-ever” argument to the United Nations
Apparently, the National Rifle Association isn’t content merely to enforce its no-gun-restriction marketing strategy on Americans. [Notice that I’m not calling it an ideology.
Concealed carry: British style
In this country we debate the right of individuals to own assault style weapons with large clips. We talk about concealed carry permits and
You can’t have a gun culture without guns
Many supporters of guns say that our problem is not too many guns, but rather a culture of guns that emanates from mass media
Ranting about Rand (Paul) ranting
As I write this, Senator Rand Paul [R-KY] is still standing on the floor of the Senate, filibustering against the appointment of John Brennan
Mental health gun-control dodge misses the bigger point
Ask a politician where he or she stands on gun control legislation and it’s likely you will get an answer that involves “mental health.”
This is your representative on guns
It’s been just over two months since twenty children and six adults were brutally gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Since then thirty-three
Rewriting the Second Amendment
“They’re trying to take away my Second Amendment rights,” say many gun rights advocates. But what do they mean by that? I doubt that
Cory Booker: It’s not easy being a political star
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the hazard of being seen as a hero. The downfalls of General David Petraeus and Lance Armstrong demonstrate
Putting a special stamp on the State of the Union
There are certain thoughts that are de rigueur in every State of the Union Address. Honor is paid to our men and women in