Obama backs new gun reforms as Newtown grieves

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Obama backs new gun reforms as Newtown grieves

Published: 15 Jan 2013 at 02.45
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President Barack Obama pledged to vigorously pursue "sensible" gun control but, a month after a school massacre traumatized America, questioned whether tough new laws could pass Congress.

US President Barack Obama gives a press conference in the East Room of the White House January 14, 2013 in Washington. Obama pledged Monday to vigorously pursue "sensible" gun control but, a month after a school massacre traumatized America, questioned whether tough new laws could pass Congress.

Grieving relatives of some of the 20 children gunned down in their classes in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, meanwhile vowed there should never be a "next time" and added heartbreaking heft to the fight against gun violence.

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Discussion 2 : 15 Jan 2013 at 07.312
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There are tens of millions of people living perfectly well without a gun. Why would those who own a gun not be able to do the same?
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Discussion 1 : 15 Jan 2013 at 07.291
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Why does a normal citizen in a normal civilization need a gun?

Guns are made to shoot and if you don't intend to shoot anybody, then you simply don't need a gun.

Sport - find another sport.
Self defence - against what if nobody had a gun?
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