I am so proud of our House Democrats! They are fighting like crazy to save lives!

[MoonRiver]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/06/22/house-democrats-stage-sit-in-over-gun-legislation/86241864/

And I am completely disgusted with the majority of House Repukes, including and especially Ryan, who clearly don't give a damn about anybody except the person at the NRA who issues their bribery checks.

[scscholar]

1. Fighting to say that our safety...

is more important than due process.

[MoonRiver]

2. I don't think so. But, please clarify.

[Skittles]

5. ...

please do not ask for NRA talking points

[Crepuscular]

9. ...

The 5th amendment guarantees us due process, it's a fundamental right that is the basis for much of our society, yet it seems that all too many are willing to throw the 5th amendment out the window based on some vague and unsubstantiated claim that it will make our society safer.

Are they equally willing to give up 1st amendment rights, as well, if someone in the government promises that doing so will make us safer?

Since when did voiding the constitution become a progressive doctrine?

Shades of McCarthyism........

[MoonRiver]

15. The constitution guarantees us life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Dozens of innocent citizens in Orlando and far too many other places were denied that right, because Republicans think it's more important to allow individuals the right to own assault weapons, even if they are on a no fly list. Enough!

[Crepuscular]

16. Um, no

they were denied those rights because a batshit crazy, self-loathing, Gay Muslim decided to kill them. He was not on the no-fly list and passed multiple background checks when he bought the weapon used. Your rant is replete with multiple fantasies, maybe you should consider using facts instead of emotions if you wish to change opinions.

Just curious, how many people died last year in this country at the hands of people who were on the No-Fly list, using "assault weapons" which they legally purchased?

[MoonRiver]

18. I was not stating that the gunman was on the no-fly list.

And I'm sure your right to own assault rifles is going to remain perfectly safe, due to our bought and sold by the NRA Repukes.

[Thinkingabout]

3. Some one should tell the NRA 80% of Americans wants some sensible laws passed, they need to tell

NRA to back off.

[MoonRiver]

4. I sincerely hope the NRA is getting that message right now.

The public is totally fed up, and pretty soon stopping this madness will become the most important issue for Americans when voting. We may already be there, in fact.

[Politicub]

6. They are standing up to the NRA

And the majority of Americans stand with the dem reps on this issue.

[mcar]

7. Big kick!

[Meldread]

8. Proud to be a Democrat.

There are not many instances where I am proud to say that, but today is one of them.

[rgbecker]

10. I've emailed my guy, Bill Keating, asking where he is.

Have you checked in with your Representative?

[PatrickforO]

12. Oh yeah. I have emailed him. Unfortunately I have Ken Buck,

that fine specimen of Extreme Right Wing manhood. I'm sure he'll take my email and my subsequent telephone call tomorrow very, very seriously...

[PatrickforO]

11. This really is unprecedented.

But maybe it is time for ALL OF US to stand up and say, 'enough!'

[allan01]

13. nra should loose its tax exempt status.

[sangfroid]

14. Tremendous stuff

I dearly hope they can continue. Ryan looks like he's about to crap his britches or call in the Hill Police.

[pampango]

17. Both parties are most definitely NOT THE SAME! n/t

[MoonRiver]

20. This should really bring that fact home!