After mass shooting in Connecticut, Nutter calls for 'sensible' gun laws
"As a country, we don't need more debate, no more excuses," Mayor Michael Nutter said on behalf of The U.S. Conference of Mayors. "The time for action is now."
After mass shooting in Connecticut, Nutter calls for 'sensible' gun laws
Jan Ransom
For coverage on the Newtown, Ct., shooting, go here and check out Mayor Nutter's statement below:
“Again and again and again, Americans are stunned by senseless acts of violence involving guns. Today’s tragedy targeting young children in Newtown is incomprehensible.
On behalf of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, I send our condolences to the victims, their families, and their community. We know that Newtown First Selectman Patricia Llodra and Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy are doing everything possible today to help the community cope with so much loss and pain.
Too many times this year, mayors have expressed shock at a mass shooting. The Conference has been calling for sensible gun laws to protect the public for more than 40 years. We hope that today’s monstrous act of gun violence finally forces this nation’s leaders to make reasonable changes in our gun laws and regulations – changes that will help prevent senseless tragedies such as the one that has rocked Newtown and the nation.
As a country, we don’t need more debate, no more excuses. The time for action is now.”
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I have read both sides of the Gun argument, I have read the rediculous to the not so rediculous. Please someone, take the time to put some laws or rules that you think will work on this comment page. I'm not sure what will work but i'm willing to listen. I love the stop and frisk policy, but, I thought some peoples feelings were offended, so they stopped it. It may not have stopped this school shooting but it may save someonelses child. Profile, stop and frisk, ah, you ask who do you profile, stop everybody , because it seems we are all culprits.— Thelonius Monk- By now, we should know that we cannot solve every problem by passing a law. Just try to end an epidemic disease outbreak by passing a law, or end drug abuse by passing a law. Gun-control laws are ineffective because they are directed at the people who don't commit crimes. Punishing the innocent will never do any good. — DonQ
- As a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, I can see the merit of "Stop and Frisk" like policies, but they always fall apart on 2 basic grounds.
1. Who?
2. Where?
If you target certain segments of the population then that's unfair and if you target certain segments of the region then that's equally unfair.
If you run that kind of policy and you frisk everyone then I don't have a problem with it.
But I've had plenty of personal experience with being stopped and questioned by police for not "looking" like someone who should belong in the affluent area in which I went to school and now live. So you can't just pick and choose who to target because the line between inquiry and harassment is a thin grey one.— doctorhim - Doctorhim, you need to do yourself a favor and go to one of the gunshows in Penna. They are held quite often at the Amory on the Boulvd.and at the convention center in Oaks, Pa., not to far. It is a real eye opener. I am a gun owner, go to most of the shows. It is a real study of society to see who is buying guns. You owe it to yourself. if you are concerned, and I can see you are, you will really be concerned after you visit the show— Thelonius Monk
- I don't want to pre-judge anyone by their appearance. I had the experience of having quite a few responsible gun owners as friends from getting to know them during my time at school at a large state university with a campus in central Pennsylvania.
Some guys who on the outside may look like one thing are something else entirely on the inside.
My feeling on many of societal ills (as with this one) is that it's an entirely fear based response. The overflow of guns is related to some notion that "they" are coming to get "us". Who "they" are is and how you identify "them" is quite murky indeed.— doctorhim - nutty nutter doesn't care who's kid is killed as long as it's not his. he talks big and does nothing else but destroy. like the school system. he hates the the homeless get fed when he can't get any taxes from it.— etbarksdale
- all homes in switzerland and finland require an assault rifle.this country has turned into a moral cesspool.this makes the unstabled in our society more dangerous.— seanmike
- mr.nutter let me use some of your security .when I walk this safe city of yours and I will turn in my gun— psdarkside
- Let's call them undocumented guns, don't insult the guns. Inforce the laws. Do a crime with a gun, get caught with an undocumented gun "LIFE" easy.— BushisGood
- Enforce the laws that are on the books and give maximum sentences for gun violators.— phillycaster
- Every time I hear Mayor Nutter speaking about gun violence, I still shake my head in shame wondering why he choose to host THE WIRE at City Hall. Therefore, if Nutter celebrated violence, how can anyone take him seriously on the issue of gun violence /gun control or finding solutions?
Philadelphia now has 321 murders with 13 days left in the year. On 1/1/13, Philly may record a murder rate higher than Nutter's fist year in office -- 2008 and 331 murders. If this happens, the numbers will show Mayor Nutter NEVER had clue on what to do...NEVER!
And the more I think about all the news footage where Mayor Nutter's talking tough about crime, these questions come to mind:
1. HOW MANY ANTI-VIOLENCE / ANTI-GUN / YOUTH VIOLENCE / SCHOOL VIOLENCE/ BULLYING, ETC conferences have been held in Philadelphia?
2. How many MARCHES and CANDLE LIGHT VIGILS have been held thus far?
3. Which elected officials sponsor these events and how many times in 2012?
4. Who are the top 5 non-profits hosting these events and how many times in 2012?
5. Which political officials and non-profits have formed alliances/partnerships?
6. Which medical and academic institutions are involved?
7. Where are the guest lists for these events and the 'sign-in' books/sheets after the conferences?
8. Where are the PROGRESS REPORTS electronically stored for easy public access?
9. How much money has been spent on these conferences y-t-d 2012?
10. WHERE ARE THE VIABLE SOLUTIONS?
MAYOR NUTTER HAS FAILED PHILADELPHIA REGARDING CRIME!— Cleodine Velvet Jackson - Mayor Nutter is underqualified and overwhelmed. Wow this city needs a smart businessman / leader to turn it around. I sure hope its possible.— Retired guy22
- Yes, great comment and very true. It seems so basic but it just does not happen.— Retired guy22
- When Michael Nutter can create a safer environmen in his own city, instead of pandering to distinct special interest,let me know via a font page DN story so I can frame it. John Street was a loudmouth, do-nothing bigot, but Nutter is even worse for this city-he knows what the problems are, but has stepped away from any "outside the box" resolutions (see-Stop and Frisk) so he doesnt hurt any of his chances for a future Washington position. Nutter and Corey Booker-yet two more politicians who talk a game that they know will not improve anything but their own status.— shirleyf
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