It is Time to Speak Out Against a Congress That Worships at the Altar of NRA Money

An independent Quinnipiac University nationwide poll was conducted on March 7 to measure public support for universal background checks for gun buyers.  The results show that 88% of all respondents support a law calling for universal background checks; 10% are opposed.  Support among gun owners was 85% in support with 13% opposed.

A sampling of statewide results show even stronger support:  
Florida              all polled 91% support, 8% opposed -- gun owners 88% support, 11% opposed 
Connecticut      all polled 93% support, 6% opposed -- gun owners 89% support, 9% opposed
Ohio                 all polled 90% support, 8% opposed -- gun owners 86% support, 12% opposed
Pennsylvania    all polled 95% support, 5% opposed -- gun owners 95% support, 4% opposed
New Jersey       all polled 96% support, 3% opposed -- gun owners 95% support, 7% opposed
Virginia            all polled 92% support, 7% opposed -- gun owners 91% support, 7% opposed

 McClatch-Marist released their nationwide poll earlier this month showing similar results:  84% of Americans in support of universal background checks, including 81% of gun owners.

what eye thynk:   And still, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he is undecided about including universal background checks in the bill he will present to the full Senate because of a lack of support from Republican Senators.  

And House Speaker John Boehner, after first saying that we should be doing “real background check(s) on everyone”, had his office issue a statement saying that he “misspoke”.

When even gun owners come out as overwhelmingly in support of universal background checks and still our Senators and Representatives voice their opposition, it speaks to me of a government no longer by the people, for the people; but instead one paid for by the money, for the money. 

I have not been personally touched by gun violence.  I can only imagine the pain and frustration experienced by those who have when their government turns a deaf ear; when poll after poll shows that the American people recognize and support the need for universal background checks but still Congress--the same men and women we elected to represent us and our opinions--cannot bring itself to recognize the people’s voice, choosing instead to follow NRA money.  

Please, this issue is too important to let money out-shout us.  Let your congressman or woman know that you support gun reform including universal background checks. Congressional contact information for all states can be found here:   www.contactingthecongress.org

I WILL BE HEARD.