Hundreds join pro-gun rallies in state capitals
By The Associated Press
This article was published January 19, 2013 at 1:46 p.m.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Hundreds of people are gathering in state capitals nationwide to rally against stricter gun control measures.
An estimated 600 people turned out so far for Saturday speeches in Austin, Texas. Many are carrying signs with messages such as “An Armed Society is a Polite Society” and “The Second Amendment Comes from God.”
Meanwhile, police say hundreds more joined rallies in New England while organizers also have plans to gather in capital cites to the west.
Activists have promoted the “Guns Across America” rallies primarily via social media. They’re being held days after President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping package of gun-control proposals.
First-term Texas state Rep. Steve Toth is among attendees in Austin. He’s one of several state officials nationwide who’ve proposed trying to curb federal gun restrictions in states.
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BillSmith says... January 20, 2013 at 12:26 a.m.
“An Armed Society is a Polite Society” and “The Second Amendment Comes from God.”
Do I remember a verse about "Blessed are the Peacemakers", I think this was left out of the Texas Bibles.They can't help it they were born that way.
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inquire says... January 20, 2013 at 12:47 a.m.
A polite society? Puh-leeeeze! I've noticed a distinct prevalence of rudeness and crudeness from the gun lovers.
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DontDrinkDatKoolAid says... January 20, 2013 at 5:21 a.m.
Just note that the cities with the highest crime rate are the same cities that have the most restrictive gun laws. Chicago comes to mind.
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