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In reply to the discussion: Wow, this McConaughey speech [View all]
SYFROYH
(34,213 posts)10. Notably, he didn't call for an Assault Weapons Ban.
Which, at the very least, means he's more pragmatic than many who keep demanding a ban.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/07/politics/matthew-mcconaughey-white-house/index.html
He said there was now a "window of opportunity" to enact meaningful gun legislation reform and called for universal background checks, raising the minimum wage for purchasing an AR-15 to 21, a waiting period for purchasing AR-15s and the implementation of red flag laws.
"These are reasonable, practical, tactical regulations to our nation, states, communities, schools and homes. Responsible gun owners are fed up with the Second Amendment being abused and hijacked by some deranged individuals. These regulations are not a step back -- they're a step forward for a civil society and, and the Second Amendment," McConaughey said in a roughly 20-minute speech from the podium.
"These are reasonable, practical, tactical regulations to our nation, states, communities, schools and homes. Responsible gun owners are fed up with the Second Amendment being abused and hijacked by some deranged individuals. These regulations are not a step back -- they're a step forward for a civil society and, and the Second Amendment," McConaughey said in a roughly 20-minute speech from the podium.
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For one thing, born and raised in Uvalde, secondly, he is very community oriented.
SheilaAnn
Jun 2022
#8
Another is that he is a huge A list star with lots of fans across the political spectrum.
Dustlawyer
Jun 2022
#31
Probably because he's the highest profile native Ulvade person who wanted to speak. nt
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#14
What don't you understand about the WH using famous people to break through the media white noise
ZonkerHarris
Jun 2022
#37
There's nothing non-pragmatic about an assault ban. We had one and can have one again. nt
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#15
It didnt do much to save lives, but it did help Newt and the conservative takeover.
SYFROYH
Jun 2022
#34
It did save lives. And there is no good reason to supply civilians with military weapons.
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#35
does he make movies glorifying gun violence? never seen any of his pics. he's just another
msongs
Jun 2022
#18
No, I think he was sincere. I also think he might be positioning himself politically. nt
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#21
He is. This is the first glimpse of what he actually stands for. He has been very middle of the
gldstwmn
Jun 2022
#29
Could you think of a better place to give that speech? I watched his speech, not once did I
dem4decades
Jun 2022
#25