Giffords begins 9-state tour on women, guns
Source: AP-EXCITE
By ALANNA DURKIN
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords on Tuesday urged women in Maine to help prevent stalkers and abusers from getting guns, part of a nine-state tour to advocate for tougher laws she says can protect domestic violence victims.
The former Arizona congresswoman, who was severely wounded in a 2011 shooting in Tucson that killed six people, told law enforcement officials, domestic violence advocates and others that those who seek "common sense" gun reforms can lead the way in safeguarding women and families from abusers.
"We can change our laws. We can win elections. Please join your voice with mine," she told the roughly 20 people gathered at the University of Southern Maine campus to discuss gun control policy ideas and challenges.
Giffords, who was shot in the head and remains partially paralyzed, spoke haltingly but clearly as she described gun violence as a pressing issue for women.
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Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords smiles as she listens to a speaker during a roundtable discussion on the first stop of her "Protect All Women" tour in Portland, Maine, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. Giffords, who was severely wounded in a 2011 shooting that killed six in Tucson, is seeking to elevate the issue of gun violence against women on state and federal levels. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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hack89
(39,171 posts)1StrongBlackMan
(31,849 posts)Ky is on that 9 state tour?
And will the left raise the same questions as when President Obama and/HRC don't go to Ky?
Politicalboi
(15,189 posts)Grimes won't even say who she voted for, she doesn't need smart gun laws really screwing things up.
One_Life_To_Give
(6,036 posts)Can't help but think this is going to hit awkwardly there. Hunting is common among residents of the interior of the state. Probably as many hunting rifles as snowmobiles in the state.
mountain grammy
(26,568 posts)I have nothing but respect and admiration for Gabby Giffords.
red dog 1
(27,647 posts)I, too, have much respect and admiration for this truly great American.
FailureToCommunicate
(13,988 posts)link to her site:
http://americansforresponsiblesolutions.org/