An outstanding speech on gun violence [View all]

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That was absolutely perfect.

To recap, for those who missed it, Obama has just:

1. Signed a series of executive orders strengthening the NICS background check system
2. Called on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban
3. Called on Congress to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
4. Called on Congress to require background checks for every transfer of a firearm
5. Reaffirmed his belief that the 2nd amendment protects a legitimate individual right to own firearms for hunting, sport, protection, and collecting
6. Called on people from areas where the tradition of gun ownership is strong to speak out for these reforms

And he even invoked the Gipper.

If you've read my posts, you know I don't like #2 and you know why, so I won't get into that here. But this was a tremendous speech, was respectful to gun owners, and I suspect will go over well among the sane.