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NRA logic is faulty

Thu., April 18, 2013

So the National Rifle Association objects to background checks because they won’t prevent shootings or keep our kids safe in schools? I wonder if they know that the law against driving through a red light does not prevent people from doing it, causing accidents and killing people. Their next target?

James Vasquez

Spokane

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