Post by Oscar Knight on Jan 17, 2013 7:08:47 GMT -6
Gun proposal reactions vary among Georgia congressmen
DeKalb County Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson saw racism in the powerful gun lobby’s attacks on the president.
“I think they have invoked racist sensitivities,” Johnson said. “They are certainly not free of those kinds of tactics to win their battle. They will gladly confuse people. They will gladly divide people. And so whatever it takes for them to accomplish their objective, which is no limits on firearm use and possession whatsoever.”
Johnson said he was working with colleagues across the aisle in the Republican-controlled House, where prospects for new gun legislation are slim. Among Obama’s proposals for Congress were bans on assault weapons and magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, policies some Democrats also reject.
“I think they have invoked racist sensitivities,” Johnson said. “They are certainly not free of those kinds of tactics to win their battle. They will gladly confuse people. They will gladly divide people. And so whatever it takes for them to accomplish their objective, which is no limits on firearm use and possession whatsoever.”
Johnson said he was working with colleagues across the aisle in the Republican-controlled House, where prospects for new gun legislation are slim. Among Obama’s proposals for Congress were bans on assault weapons and magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, policies some Democrats also reject.
Hank Johnson
H.R. 1022:
Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007
Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007
Hank Johnson was one of the first co- sponsors of this Bill.
Rep. Henry (Hank) Johnson, Jr. [D-GA4]
U.S. Representative, Georgia’s 4th District
U.S. Representative, Georgia’s 4th District
