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In reply to the discussion: ISIS calls for MORE attacks on Canada [View all]riverbendviewgal
(4,252 posts)48. An article that is evidence Harper's admin may have contributed to this shooter having a gun.
That "long gun" registration is controversial for two reasons. First, these non-restricted long guns were deregulated by legislation passed by the Conservative government of Stephen Harper in 2012. Second, these types of guns were likely used not only in the October 22 War Memorial and Parliament shooting, but also by a cop killer in Moncton, who assassinated three officers and wounded three others.
Interestingly enough, the Harper government and conservative allies were planning even looser restrictions on guns during the upcoming parliamentary session. But as bullets were whizzing outside their doors, it remains to be seen whether they, and the Canadian public, will have a similar appetite for looser gun laws.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/john-a-tures/canada-gun-laws_b_6038194.html
Interestingly enough, the Harper government and conservative allies were planning even looser restrictions on guns during the upcoming parliamentary session. But as bullets were whizzing outside their doors, it remains to be seen whether they, and the Canadian public, will have a similar appetite for looser gun laws.
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/john-a-tures/canada-gun-laws_b_6038194.html
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The empathization of the "more" assumes a speculation not proven and without a shred of evidence.
Fred Sanders
Oct 2014
#3
An article that is evidence Harper's admin may have contributed to this shooter having a gun.
riverbendviewgal
Oct 2014
#48
What does a cartoon promoting an anti-gun agenda have to do with terrorism?
cherokeeprogressive
Oct 2014
#49
It's about keeping things in perspective, and is totally relevant to the topic at hand.
Electric Monk
Oct 2014
#51
Sorry to say this but our radar systems does not detect these home grown terrorists
Thinkingabout
Oct 2014
#15
Rep. Peter King on CNN tonight: "I don't want to frighten everybody, but nobody is safe ANYWHERE!"
Comrade Grumpy
Oct 2014
#23