Think Progress: Senators Who Voted To Kill Background Checks Dodge Meetings With Gun Victims
Confrontation of these legislators should not be limited by those affected by mass killings but should include families of anyone who has lost someone to gun violence. There are millions of people like that. Pull together a strong united front. We have the right to not present ourselves as prey to be picked off by the NRA and the gun industry.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/05/04/1963731/senators-who-voted-to-kill-background-checks-dodge-meetings-with-gun-victims/
Senators who voted against a bipartisan amendment expanding background checks for firearm purchased at gun shows and online refused this week to meet with families impacted by gun violence, citing scheduling conflicts or ignoring requests altogether.
The push, part of an effort organized by the group Mayors Against Illegal Guns, comes as lawmakers who opposed the popular measure are facing pointed questions from angry constituents at town halls and seeing their approval ratings plummet. As a result, some are simply dodging the tough questions, particularly from families who have been most affected by gun violence:.... more
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