THE 4 March, HR 1224 thread. Don't open another one!

[brobar]

I feel for the speaker... but I would have to ask... how would background checks have saved her sister? Really!

[newracer]

Another person talking about a tragedy that would not have been prevented by a background check.

[Teufelhund]

Her argument is the "burden" is all the emotions conjured by victims of gun violence. Her sister died at Sandy Hook. She's crying while she talks about how BGC will prevent guns from getting into the hands of people who will do harm and save lives.

[blacklabel]

And we're still trying to say that UBC would have prevented Sandy Hook. FFS.

[newracer]

I feel for the speaker... but I would have to ask... how would background checks have saved her sister? Really!

It would not have, he failed one and then stole the weapons.

[Rucker61]

It would not have, he failed one and then stole the weapons.

I'm pretty sure that under this bill, his mother's estate could have been charged with an illegal transfer and the corpse held for up to 18 months.

[asmo]

All of you -- please analyze how they are all doing their arguments.

Hyperbole and emotion. They do not listen to logic.

For those of you that get up to testify today - Do NOT base your entire argument on logic, you MUST step outside your comfort zone and get them to respond at an EMOTIONAL level. Call them out.

I know its easy to arm-chair quarterback here but I'm trying to help in any way.

[newracer]

They are really pushing emotions, they must know the logic is flawed.

[newracer]

The Aurora shooter passed a background check!!!!!!

[asmo]

This guy says a majority of law enforcement supports this -- BULLSHIT.

These people will lie and stretch the truth. Do not be afraid to call them on it.