Over the past few weeks, America has experienced additional mass shootings. These shootings have taken place in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas, and Midland/Odessa, Texas. In the wake of these shootings, Democrat politicians have increased calls for gun control.
In previous discussions regarding gun control, members of the Democrat Party maintained that their interest did not lie in taking firearms from law-abiding citizens. This is a claim which many conservatives questioned and didn’t believe. However, due to recent shootings, Democrats have now changed their tune on not wanting to take the guns of lawful citizens.
Earlier this week, 2020 presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke spoke with the press. During O’Rourke’s remarks, when asked about fears of the government taking firearms of lawful gun owners, O’Rourke bluntly stated, “that’s exactly what we’re going to do!”
Why Does O’Rourke Want to Take Your Guns?
O’Rourke, by his own admission, believes that having guns like AR-15s and Ak-47s poses a danger. Of course, O’Rourke’s support of gun control legislation also extends to bans on open carry (even in states which allow this) and also the discontinuation of handgun ammunition sales. Walmart announced their implementation of these measures earlier this month, something which O’Rourke publicly celebrated.
