Three Problems with Bloomberg’s Gun Ads
Gun safety advocates say there are three big problems with Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s pro-gun control ads. Critics say the actor who is featured in the ads is mishandling the shotgun he is holding.
The gun should be pointed to the ground, the man’s finger should not be on the trigger, and it is impossible to know if the gun is loaded because the bolt should be open to show it is not ready to fire.
The NRA says Bloomberg cannot spend enough money to control gun ownership.
The New York Times includes this quote:
Mr. Bloomberg said the N.R.A.’s power was “vastly overrated.’’ Moreover, he said he was “cautiously optimistic’’ that Congress would follow public opinion and vote for stricter gun controls. The Senate is expected to begin debate on gun legislation next month after it returns from a two-week break for the Easter and Passover holidays.
“Ninety percent of the public, 80 percent of N.R.A. members even, say that they think we should have reasonable checks before people are allowed to buy guns,’’ Mr. Bloomberg said. “They all support the Second Amendment, as I do. There are an awful lot of people that think that this is one of the great issues of our times. We have to stop the carnage.’’
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