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elleng

(131,416 posts) Fri Jul 24, 2015, 10:50 PM Jul 2015

O’Malley calls for ‘comprehensive gun safety laws.'

Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is calling for “comprehensive gun safety laws to save lives” in the wake of a series of public shooting over the past month.

“During the first 204 days of 2015, there have been 204 mass shootings: a mass shooting for every day of the year. These tragedies aren’t isolated incidents or even ‘accidents’ as some have called them — they’re part of a full-blown epidemic,” the Democratic presidential hopeful writes in an op-ed in the Boston Globe published Friday, http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2015/07/24/martin-malley-congress-needs-act-gun-reform/VHwtYH6qor1wVsy4u1n2mJ/story.html one day after a gunman killed two people in a Louisiana movie theater.

“We cannot let this become the new normal. As we mourn for the lives cut short — for the victims and the loved ones they leave behind — we can’t just sit by and wait for another tragedy to happen again.”

The former Maryland governor also notes last week’s shooting at military installations in Chattanooga, Tenn., as well as last month’s shooting in a historically black church in Charleston, S.C.

His plan calls for limiting all gun sales to “tightly regulated, licensed dealers,” which includes closing a loophole that allows gun sales at gun shows without a background check.

He also wants an assault weapon ban, a national gun registry to “help law enforcement track down dangerous criminals” and a requirement that guns are secured in private homes.

O’Malley also touts his efforts in Maryland, where he helped shepherd through gun control reforms that include a slew of the ideas he wants to extend nationally.

“Our goal in Maryland, as it should be for the nation, was to reduce mass shootings and keep guns out of the hands of criminals,” he writes.

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/dem-primaries/249178-omalley-calls-for-comprehensive-gun-safety-laws

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O’Malley calls for ‘comprehensive gun safety laws.' (Original Post) elleng Jul 2015 OP

K&R. n/t FSogol Jul 2015 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author FSogol Jul 2015 #2

This should be a top issue Andy823 Jul 2015 #3

It surely should be, elleng Jul 2015 #4

which is why I like the way he is framing the issue "gun safety". Only I would CTyankee Jul 2015 #5

He WOULD emerge 'bigger than we thought,' yank, elleng Jul 2015 #6

well, as you know, I have some reasons to like Bernie a lot but I certainly know that CTyankee Jul 2015 #7

Gotcha, yank, elleng Jul 2015 #8

Right now, I'd like to know O'Malley's statement on Planned Parenthood inview of CTyankee Jul 2015 #16

Will see what I can find out. elleng Jul 2015 #17

Excellent. I'm glad that my query got that published! I'm sure he is 100% in PPC's corner. CTyankee Jul 2015 #18

Yes it is frustrating Andy823 Jul 2015 #15

Awesome! otherone Jul 2015 #9

THANKS, otherone. elleng Jul 2015 #10

There is no doubt about that otherone Jul 2015 #11

Excellent. Trying to inform DUers, elleng Jul 2015 #12

Well keep up the good work elleng otherone Jul 2015 #13

Thanks. You too, otherone. elleng Jul 2015 #14

om is definitely not getting enough attention restorefreedom Jul 2015 #19

Yes. Thanks for noticing. elleng Jul 2015 #20

when the five of them restorefreedom Jul 2015 #22

It was great, HE was great, elleng Jul 2015 #23

we need debates restorefreedom Jul 2015 #24

I think limiting all transfers to licensed dealers is the only realistic way to go forward Recursion Jul 2015 #21

UBCS make sense. My state has them. hack89 Jul 2015 #25

Good for him. I admire O'Malley, Clinton and Obama for recent comments about this "epidemic." Hoyt Jul 2015 #26

K&R Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #27

This needs to be discussed more Andy823 Jul 2015 #28

Of course, LOTS of things we can't afford to put off, elleng Jul 2015 #29

FSogol

(45,595 posts)

1. K&R. n/t

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Fri Jul 24, 2015, 11:09 PM

Jul 2015

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Andy823

(11,495 posts)

3. This should be a top issue

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:03 PM

Jul 2015

For "all" candidates running. We know the republicans aren't going to do anything about this problem, but it needs to be turned into a public issue, one that I think the majority of Americans, no matter what their politics, want to see addressed. O'Malley has a plan to start fixing things, one I think any "sane" person could agree with. Nobody in civilian life needs to have military weapons, and I mean nobody. The laws need to change, and we need to start working on it now.

elleng

(131,416 posts)

4. It surely should be,

Reply to Andy823 (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:17 PM

Jul 2015

but I'm not holding my breath for any success; too damn much $ involved, as well as alleged 'personal freedom' bs.

EDIT! See HOW many DUers responding to this thread??? Martin O'Malley hands us solutions to problems, and Dems, a/k/a DU + friends, IGNORE!

CTyankee

(63,926 posts)

5. which is why I like the way he is framing the issue "gun safety". Only I would

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:23 PM

Jul 2015

probably amend that to simply "public safety" and work that in. Everybody knows what public safety means and knows we can't allow people to drive 80 mph on a city street...makes common sense to people...

O'Malley is coming across more and more as a very reasonable, personable candidate who might just emerge bigger than we thought he would. He's made a pretty impressive start!

elleng

(131,416 posts)

6. He WOULD emerge 'bigger than we thought,' yank,

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #5)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:27 PM

Jul 2015

if DUers (and others) would DARE pay attention, but there is such a load of followers around here,

CTyankee

(63,926 posts)

7. well, as you know, I have some reasons to like Bernie a lot but I certainly know that

Reply to elleng (Reply #6)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:52 PM

Jul 2015

Martin is a fine candidate. And I think you know how worked up DU always gets in anticipation of a prez election...I'm being careful of my involvement in GD: Primaries as a result...taking ultra care not to get too sucked into a fight...

elleng

(131,416 posts)

8. Gotcha, yank,

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 05:55 PM

Jul 2015

and I've avoided kerfuffles too, USUALLY just post info pieces, but there are times I just can't let things go.

CTyankee

(63,926 posts)

16. Right now, I'd like to know O'Malley's statement on Planned Parenthood inview of

Reply to elleng (Reply #8)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 07:46 PM

Jul 2015

that latest vile attack. Hillary made a statement. I haven't heard Bernie's . I don't know if Martin has one. Hello? Anyone out there?

We need to hear from Martin...

elleng

(131,416 posts)

17. Will see what I can find out.

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #16)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 07:49 PM

Jul 2015

Here's an old piece. He's clearly a supporter:

BALTIMORE, MD (4/16/14)- Planned Parenthood of Maryland (PPM) is honored to present the 2014 Betty Tyler
Award to Maryland Governor Martin J. O'Malley for his outstanding leadership in protecting and advancing reproductive
rights in Maryland. The award will be presented at PPM’s 9th Annual Spring Gala event to be held on the evening of
Wednesday, April 30th at The Four Seasons Harbor East in Baltimore.

“At a time when women’s health and access to reproductive care is under attack across the country, Governor O'Malley
has protected the rights of women in Maryland," said Jenny Black, President & CEO of PPM. “For his outstanding record
of prioritizing Maryland women and women’s health, we are happy to recognize the leadership of Governor O’Malley at
Planned Parenthood of Maryland."

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/files/4214/1262/4926/PPM_2014_Betty_Tyler_Award_-_4_15_14_-_Gov_Edit_PPM_edit__2_.pdf

CTyankee

(63,926 posts)

18. Excellent. I'm glad that my query got that published! I'm sure he is 100% in PPC's corner.

Reply to elleng (Reply #17)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 07:53 PM

Jul 2015

But the should reiterate, just so nobody makes any mistake...so MANY women all over the U.S.A. depend on PP for their reproductive health care...

Andy823

(11,495 posts)

15. Yes it is frustrating

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 07:37 PM

Jul 2015

When an attack on Hillary can get well over 100 recs, dominate the front page, and accomplishes nothing but flame wars, posts on actual policy, plans to fix the problems with the issues that need fixing, simply get ignored. It's a shame that so many here just want to bash and trash, and not discuss issues, or explain how their candidate will actually "fix" the problems we face.

I admire you for the work you, Bigtree and others are doing to get the information out here on DU. I guess all we can do is keep posting and bumping up OP's so maybe some here who actually want to hear about what a candidate is going to do to fix things, and what they have already accomplished, can check out O'Malley's plans.

otherone

(973 posts)

9. Awesome!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:01 PM

Jul 2015

he is great!

elleng

(131,416 posts)

10. THANKS, otherone.

Reply to otherone (Reply #9)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:08 PM

Jul 2015

He really IS great!!!

otherone

(973 posts)

11. There is no doubt about that

Reply to elleng (Reply #10)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:10 PM

Jul 2015

I really like him a lot..

elleng

(131,416 posts)

12. Excellent. Trying to inform DUers,

Reply to otherone (Reply #11)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:12 PM

Jul 2015

and the rest of the country.

otherone

(973 posts)

13. Well keep up the good work elleng

Reply to elleng (Reply #12)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:33 PM

Jul 2015

Peace and Low Stress
Have a great weekend

elleng

(131,416 posts)

14. Thanks. You too, otherone.

Reply to otherone (Reply #13)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 06:37 PM

Jul 2015

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)

19. om is definitely not getting enough attention

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 10:32 PM

Jul 2015

he has a lot of good ideas and is very progressive. and a great speaker imo

elleng

(131,416 posts)

20. Yes. Thanks for noticing.

Reply to restorefreedom (Reply #19)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 10:34 PM

Jul 2015

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)

22. when the five of them

Reply to elleng (Reply #20)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 11:45 PM

Jul 2015

were at that event in iowa i had never heard him speak. i was pretty blown away

elleng

(131,416 posts)

23. It was great, HE was great,

Reply to restorefreedom (Reply #22)

Sat Jul 25, 2015, 11:49 PM

Jul 2015

but then events intervened to take the focus from the Iowa dinner to BLM (a worthy cause.)

I hope we don't have to wait for debates for MANY to recognize him again.