Ordinary People

Ordinary People examines the gun lobby’s frequent claim that gun owners—and concealed carry permit holders in particular—are the most law-abiding citizens in our country. We grant this is probably true in many cases, but argue that gun owners are human beings—subject to the same issues of stress, depression, substance abuse and mental illness; which can sometimes lead to criminal behavior and tragedy.

Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts
July 13, 2010

Children in the Line of Fire

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The United States, with its weak gun laws, remains an exceptionally dangerous place for children. Approximately nine children and teenagers ...
May 3, 2010

Cutthroat Politics

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It has been widely reported that President Barack Obama has been receiving an enormous number of threats during his 15 months in office— a 4...
November 9, 2009

The Gun-Toting Soccer Mom

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On October 7, Meleanie Hain’s handgun failed to protect her. That evening, she was in the kitchen of her home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, chat...
August 17, 2009

“You can commit mass murder then still go to heaven.”

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On August 4, George Sodini , 48, walked into the LA Fitness Center in Collier, Pennsylvania, wearing black workout gear and a headband . In ...
April 20, 2009

"This Kid's Nothing But Trouble."

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On April 4, 23 year-old Richard Poplawski shot and killed three police officers who were responding to a 911 call at his home in Pittsburgh,...
September 8, 2008

"I had fun."

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On July 17, Randal Rushing, 25, turned a quiet family home in Scranton, Pennsylvania into a slaughterhouse. At approximately 4:30 AM that mo...
March 28, 2008

A Match Made in Hell

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This month's "Ordinary People" entry involves the unlikely duo of David Downs, a middle-class home owner from Levittown, Penns...
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