‘For Republicans the right to bear arms is seen as a fundamental right and candidates frequently boast of their shooting prowess. During his bid for the presidency in 2008, Mitt Romney talked of shooting “small varmints”; his deputy this year, Paul Ryan, is a committed hunter.’
This tragedy is beyond appalling but with so many Americans wedded to their firearms I seriously doubt whether there will be any substantive changes. If Obama introduced gun control he would probably be assassinated and he knows it.
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Yes, my heart feels too much pain.
Dear Katy
I’ve had a letter published in today’s Sunday Times if anyone’s interested. I’ll comment on the American atrocity later.
Best wishes from Simon
Dear Katy
In today’s Sunday Times, Christina Lamb writes:
‘For Republicans the right to bear arms is seen as a fundamental right and candidates frequently boast of their shooting prowess. During his bid for the presidency in 2008, Mitt Romney talked of shooting “small varmints”; his deputy this year, Paul Ryan, is a committed hunter.’
This tragedy is beyond appalling but with so many Americans wedded to their firearms I seriously doubt whether there will be any substantive changes. If Obama introduced gun control he would probably be assassinated and he knows it.
Best wishes from Simon