O’Malley says Charleston church massacre should be ‘call to action’ on guns

[FSogol]

From the Washington Post's John Wagner

Democratic presidential hopeful Martin O’Malley said Friday that the massacre in a Charleston, S.C., church should “call all of us to action” on gun violence and mental health services.

“We need to reignite the conversation on a national basis because we suffer from a horrible epidemic of gun violence,” the former Maryland governor said during an appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” calling for “common-sense legislation” and “better mental health coordination.”

O’Malley did not offer detailed proposals but cited legislation passed during his tenure as governor that banned 45 types of assault-style rifles and included new permitting requirements for those seeking to buy a handgun, as well as several measures intended to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/19/omalley-says-charleston-church-massacre-should-be-call-to-action-on-guns/

[Thinkingabout]

1. Good for O'Malley, he is showing he is capable of getting bans passed in his state on some

weapons. It will show very well on his record of issues.

[askew]

2. Good for O'Malley for taking the tough stands.

Gun control is something Dems run away from in the primary. I like that he is consistent and stands up for what he believes in.