Category Archives: gun control

MEMO: Legislative Inaction

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Dave Bradley

“The Republicans who run your Iowa House say they won’t approve public school funding for the 2015-2016 school year, even though the law requires it.” MEMO TO: Interested Parties FROM: Matt Sinovic, Progress Iowa Executive Director DATE: February 14th, 2014 … Continue reading →

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We Must Never Forget

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Even though the nation was stunned last year, we still killed 194 children more with our guns this year. This insane slaughter must end.

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Yes, Virginia, We Need Mental Health Care

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Following the mass shooting in Washington,D.C. I have heard and read many folks on both sides claim that one big missing ingredient in the USA that may help prevent such incidents is access to mental health. Remember that President Saint Ronald … Continue reading →

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The Obstructed View: Gun Proliferation Is The Problem

Posted on September 19, 2013 by bfiasamosborne

A few people have such a religious-like fixation on guns as all powerful and inerrant instruments of do-and-undo violence that they would even press them into the hands of a blind person, blame places that for safety are to be … Continue reading →

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Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ in Iowa?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by bfiasamosborne

To the Editor, Certainly the good people of the 17th Iowa House District on the gentile slopes of western Iowa and their neighbors across the state are too wise to be herded like sheep by Rep. Matt Winschitl of Missouri … Continue reading →

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There Ought to Be a Better Law

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Paul Deaton

By Donald Kaul The Trayvon Martin verdict shows that with “Stand Your Ground” laws, it’s your word against theirs and they’re dead. I wasn’t too surprised when do-it-yourself vigilante George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. The … Continue reading →

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ALEC: The Republican 50 State Strategy

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Remember a few years back when Howard Dean was chair of the Democratic Party? Remember how he had this great idea called the 50 state strategy where Democrats organized and competed in all 50 states? Remember that it worked pretty … Continue reading →

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My Letter To The County Sheriff

Posted on June 17, 2013 by bfialauratwing

Earlier this year, the Cedar county Democratic Central Committee sponsored a public forum on the gun issue.  The sheriff presented his views, and gave technical information on weapons. This was still close on the heels of the Newtown shooting and … Continue reading →

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Big Moves Coming?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Well I heard someone on the radio give the old Republican cliche about states that cut their business taxes and/or regulations. “Iowa is open for business!” These are similar moves to what Walker did in Wisconsin. Last I looked, Walker’s Wisconsin … Continue reading →

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Who Is To Blame For Our Failure To Pass Sensible Gun Regulations?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“I shouted out, who killed the Kennedys? When after all it was you and me.”   – Mick Jagger   There is plenty of blame to go around:  Here’s what BFIA came up with for starters.  Assign your own percentages.  … Continue reading →

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