Michelle Obama shines new light on gun debate

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is speaking out about the toll that gun violence is taking on young people, in a shift that shows the first lady's willingness to tackle new and polarizing issues as she shapes her second term.

A meeting with high school students from a poor, gang-infested neighborhood in Chicago, her hometown, led Mrs. Obama to put a new spin on the stalled legislative debate over whether to ban firearms or impose new background checks on people who want to buy guns.

A mother to a teen and a tween, Mrs. Obama argues that the debate also is about the country's obligation to help kids like these grow up and become adults. Several of the school's current and former students were killed by gunfire within the past year.

Aides say the first lady isn't making gun violence a new and distinct issue, but is folding it into her work encouraging youth to focus on getting an education.

"There are so many kids in this country just like them, kids with so much promise, but so few opportunities, good kids who are doing everything they can to break the cycle and beat the odds," Mrs. Obama said. "We need to be better for them. We need to be better for all of our children in this country because they are counting on us to give them the chances they need for the futures they all deserve."

It is unclear whether Mrs. Obama will continue to speak about gun violence or immigration after the address to La Raza. The speech is one of her few remaining public events before she takes her traditional month off in August. But her words and actions on the gun issue have drawn notice.

She recently said that first ladies, more than presidents, "get to work on what we're passionate about."

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-politics/20130722/US--Michelle.Obama/

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michelle Obama is speaking out about the toll that gun violence is taking on young people, in a shift that shows the first lady's willingness to tackle new and polarizing issues as she shapes her second term.

A meeting with high school students from a poor, gang-infested neighborhood in Chicago, her hometown, led Mrs. Obama to put a new spin on the stalled legislative debate over whether to ban firearms or impose new background checks on people who want to buy guns.

A mother to a teen and a tween, Mrs. Obama argues that the debate also is about the country's obligation to help kids like these grow up and become adults. Several of the school's current and former students were killed by gunfire within the past year.

Aides say the first lady isn't making gun violence a new and distinct issue, but is folding it into her work encouraging youth to focus on getting an education.

"There are so many kids in this country just like them, kids with so much promise, but so few opportunities, good kids who are doing everything they can to break the cycle and beat the odds," Mrs. Obama said. "We need to be better for them. We need to be better for all of our children in this country because they are counting on us to give them the chances they need for the futures they all deserve."

It is unclear whether Mrs. Obama will continue to speak about gun violence or immigration after the address to La Raza. The speech is one of her few remaining public events before she takes her traditional month off in August. But her words and actions on the gun issue have drawn notice.

She recently said that first ladies, more than presidents, "get to work on what we're passionate about."

http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/news-politics/20130722/US--Michelle.Obama/

Maybe they should have laws that make it illegal for the people doing all the killing in Chi-Town to have guns. That would cure everything

[GandD 5,966]

Maybe they should have laws that make it illegal for the people doing all the killing in Chi-Town to have guns. That would cure everything

You're right, if laws are broken they should be repealed.

[Karee 4,191]

You're right, if laws are broken they should be repealed.

How about enforcing the existing laws before making new ones?

[lostinblue 1,989]

[GandD 5,966]

How about enforcing the existing laws before making new ones?

Well, clearly there's a problem if current laws aren't being enforced. Most likely the answer to that would be simpler laws or more money. And less corruption.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Well, clearly there's a problem if current laws aren't being enforced. Most likely the answer to that would be simpler laws or more money. And less corruption.

Universal gun registration would help. That way any firearm could be identified as to its registered owner, If you are stopped with a firearm, and you are not the registered owner, the weapon is confiscated. Simple. Only a criminal, or a terrorist, would be against that.

[GandD 5,966]

Universal gun registration would help. That way any firearm could be identified as to its registered owner, If you are stopped with a firearm, and you are not the registered owner, the weapon is confiscated. Simple. Only a criminal, or a terrorist, would be against that.

Yes, agreed. Take the states out of it. Too much government for my liking.

[RGinWA 816]

I'm glad because the NRA bots have made a mockery of the 2nd amendment. Where is the militia they keep talking about?

Universal gun registration would help. That way any firearm could be identified as to its registered owner, If you are stopped with a firearm, and you are not the registered owner, the weapon is confiscated. Simple. Only a criminal, or a terrorist, would be against that.

Or the current convicted weapon holders.

[Karee 4,191]

Universal gun registration would help. That way any firearm could be identified as to its registered owner, If you are stopped with a firearm, and you are not the registered owner, the weapon is confiscated. Simple. Only a criminal, or a terrorist, would be against that.

Probably take 5 or more years to work it's way through the courts.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I'm glad because the NRA bots have made a mockery of the 2nd amendment. Where is the militia they keep talking about?

Still chasing runaway slaves, as the founding fathers intended.

[RGinWA 816]

Still chasing runaway slaves, as the founding fathers intended.

They meant muskets, not AR15. I say if they aren't in a Militia then take their weapons.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

They meant muskets, not AR15. I say if they aren't in a Militia then take their weapons.

They said arms, as in individual weapons. Could be swords, knives, rocks, anything.

Edited July 23, 2013 by The Patriot

[RGinWA 816]

They said arms, as in individual weapons. Could be swords, knives, rocks, anything.

That one Amendment has caused a lot of issues because of it's ambiguity.

They wrote it like a bible verse to be misinterpreted by the future gun manufacturers.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

You're right, if laws are broken they should be repealed.

I was gonna smart off then I saw your new Avitar... WOW who is that ?