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Gun Control Reform Activism

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octoberlib

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Wed May 8, 2013, 04:13 PM May 2013

Australia Is An Example Of Effective Gun Control. America Is An Example Of Ignoring Australia. [View all]

The similarities between Australia and America are pretty striking. The enormous difference, however, is the distinct lack of pro-gun special-interest power in the Australian government. If that blows your mind, check this out: Australian gun control was enacted by conservative politicians against the will of their conservative constituency. If Australian politicians can overlook a powerful minority to pass something that a nationwide majority approves of, why can't our own suits and ties do it too?











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