Council Backs Reauthorization of Federal Assault Weapons Ban
Fair Lawn council passed a resolution Tuesday in support of reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban and requiring more extensive background checks on prospective gun owners.
The borough council affirmed its support Tuesday for legislation that would reauthorize the federal assault weapons ban that expired in 2004 and require more extensive background checks for prospective gun owners. The resolution, which passed 4-1 with Deputy Mayor Jeanne Baratta casting the lone dissenting vote, amounts to little more than a symbolic measure, but one that council members and members of the public alike agreed was an important step to take. "Enough is enough, it’s time we learned to live with less guns," said Councilwoman Lisa Swain, who introduced the resolution at the Jan. 22 council work session. "As a society we are always looking for ways to improve safety, and this resolution is one small step toward the safety and …
Michael Agosta
12:52 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
I made a similar comparison of two different amendments. The 15th Amendment guarantees citizens the right to vote. However, certain citizens disagreed with this and used their own interpretations to deny that right. The same is (attempting) to be done with the 2nd Amendment. People like yourself do not agree and want to deny others their rights. Remember, just because you don't like something … more ›