Who would have thought???
Even tho 175 miles away, the liberals in Potland aren't letting a tragedy go to waste either.... to get their names in the headlines over the opportunity presenting itself once again...
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education is asking state lawmakers to enhance gun control following the fatal mass shooting at a community college Oct. 1.
The board unanimously passed a resolution Monday night encouraging district administrators and state lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence. The statement comes days after a gunman opened fire during a writing class at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, killing nine and wounding several before shooting himself.
"Our hearts and condolences go out to the people of Roseburg," the resolution reads. "We can't begin to understand the heartache they are experiencing and so we send uplifting thoughts and prayers in the hope that as time passes, their hearts and community will begin to heal."
Board member Mike Rosen brought forward the resolution. He said joined the National Rifle Association on Saturday with the idea of promoting gun control as a member.
Rosen said the resolution is a way to show solidarity with the Roseburg community, talk about what services the district can provide to reduce violence and support lawmakers working for change. Watch the video to hear Rosen read recitals aloud.
In the resolution the district recognizes recent legislation around background checks but said there is still work to be done.
"In Oregon that does not mean banning an individual's use of firearms," the resolution states."It means insisting that all state elected officials work even harder to fill the enormous gaps in our laws allowing easy access to firearms."
The resolution states that the district will support services that educate children about gun safety, keep guns off school property and increase access to mental health and counseling services.
The district also asks Oregon lawmakers to pass laws to require permits for all handgun owners, restrict concealed carry permits, stop the sale of semi-automatic weapons and enact a 14-day waiting period for legal gun purchases.
Additionally, the resolution asks Governor Kate Brown to launch a campaign to reduce gun violence and improve mental health care.
The shooting has ignited debates about gun control in Oregon and nationwide. On Thursday, President Barack Obama spoke to the nation about the need for nationwide gun law reforms. In Roseburg, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin is facing criticism from a gun-control group for his views on gun rights.
some of the following comments were almost hilarious...
one I noticed tho, was typical liberal leftist community crap...
" why is Portland worried about and putting school shootings on the news, and yet never reports the 10 plus school shootings in Portland that happen every month?"
that's an easy answer... same reason Chicago doesn't like those facts to get out there either...involves minorities, and it would show all of their gun control laws aren't working..
Even tho 175 miles away, the liberals in Potland aren't letting a tragedy go to waste either.... to get their names in the headlines over the opportunity presenting itself once again...
The Portland Public Schools Board of Education is asking state lawmakers to enhance gun control following the fatal mass shooting at a community college Oct. 1.
The board unanimously passed a resolution Monday night encouraging district administrators and state lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence. The statement comes days after a gunman opened fire during a writing class at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, killing nine and wounding several before shooting himself.
"Our hearts and condolences go out to the people of Roseburg," the resolution reads. "We can't begin to understand the heartache they are experiencing and so we send uplifting thoughts and prayers in the hope that as time passes, their hearts and community will begin to heal."
Board member Mike Rosen brought forward the resolution. He said joined the National Rifle Association on Saturday with the idea of promoting gun control as a member.
Rosen said the resolution is a way to show solidarity with the Roseburg community, talk about what services the district can provide to reduce violence and support lawmakers working for change. Watch the video to hear Rosen read recitals aloud.
In the resolution the district recognizes recent legislation around background checks but said there is still work to be done.
"In Oregon that does not mean banning an individual's use of firearms," the resolution states."It means insisting that all state elected officials work even harder to fill the enormous gaps in our laws allowing easy access to firearms."
The resolution states that the district will support services that educate children about gun safety, keep guns off school property and increase access to mental health and counseling services.
The district also asks Oregon lawmakers to pass laws to require permits for all handgun owners, restrict concealed carry permits, stop the sale of semi-automatic weapons and enact a 14-day waiting period for legal gun purchases.
Additionally, the resolution asks Governor Kate Brown to launch a campaign to reduce gun violence and improve mental health care.
The shooting has ignited debates about gun control in Oregon and nationwide. On Thursday, President Barack Obama spoke to the nation about the need for nationwide gun law reforms. In Roseburg, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin is facing criticism from a gun-control group for his views on gun rights.
some of the following comments were almost hilarious...
one I noticed tho, was typical liberal leftist community crap...
" why is Portland worried about and putting school shootings on the news, and yet never reports the 10 plus school shootings in Portland that happen every month?"
that's an easy answer... same reason Chicago doesn't like those facts to get out there either...involves minorities, and it would show all of their gun control laws aren't working..