| Connecticut Tragedy Sparks New Calls For Tougher Gun Laws |
| Dec-17-2012 |
| Keywords: obama, feinstein, gun laws, connecticut, massacre, shooting |
The horrific images of the massacre last week in Connecticut are refueling calls for tighter gun legislation.
At Sunday night's vigil, President Obama hinted at his determination to take measures to help prevent future acts of random, senseless murder.
"We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end, and to end them, we must change," Obama said. He said "no set of laws can eliminate evil from the world ... but that can't be an excuse for inaction."
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are not only looking for an examination and necessary fix to what they see as a gun control issue, but the violence and culture glamorized by the entertainment industry.
Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., on "Fox News Sunday," called for a "national commission" looking at "violence and the entertainment culture" -- at video games, at movies, and asking whether they are causing "vulnerable young men, particularly, to be more violent."
Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., on "Fox News Sunday," called for a "national commission" looking at "violence and the entertainment culture" -- at video games, at movies, and asking whether they are causing "vulnerable young men, particularly, to be more violent."
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., endorsed the idea, but is still advocating for greater scrutiny of U.S. gun laws.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said Monday that the issue will require a "comprehensive solution" involving gun control and other measures.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., said she will introduce on the first day of the next session a de facto renewal of the assault-weapons ban that expired in 2004. She said the bill would also ban high-capacity clips.
On Monday, Feinstein announced details of the bill, including that it would stop the sale of more than 100 assault weapons but protects gun owners by exempting more than 900 specific hunting and sporting weapons.
The bill more specifically stops the sale, transfer, importation and manufacturing of more than 100 specifically-named firearms. The bill would also significantly reduce the size of fixed magazines, limiting owners to owning magazines that hold no more than 10 rounds.
Read more about the renewed debate on tougher gun laws on FoxNews.com |
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