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Sen. Bob Casey: Gun control measures would not infringe on certain gun rights
pennlive.com ^ | January 16, 2013 | Ivey DeJesus

Posted on 01/16/2013 6:05:57 AM PST by Tailgunner Joe

Just hours before President Obama unveils proposals for executive measures that would impose stricter policies on gun control, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., said proposals to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazine clips would not infringe on gun owners' rights.

He also said that an assault weapons ban would not have an “adverse impact” on important considerations for Pennsylvanians:

“One, the basic right to protect yourself and purchase a gun if you need to protect your family," Casey said. "And two the hunting tradition we have in Pennsylvania, which is strong and a part of the community and state, really a part of the family. Neither will be impacted when it comes to these two measures and may not be adversely affected when it comes to other measures we might vote in future.”

Casey, a longtime gun advocate, recently spoke out in favor of stricter gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

In an emotional turnabout to voters, Casey, who has earned favorable rating from the National Rifle Association, said he was in favor of a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, explaining that the Newtown, Conn., shooting had deeply affected him.

On Tuesday, Casey said he had received feedback from a wide range of constituents.

“We’ve heard from a lot of people across the state. We heard for and against,” Casey said. “It’s that kind of an issue, one that’s maybe more personal with people but I think the two measures we are likely to vote on -- the magazines, number of bullets and military style weapons -- both are common sense measures I hope we can pass.”

Casey said Washington would have to consider other elements to a solution, including mental health politics, which he thought would turn out to be a major state issue.

Casey also said video games and the entertainment culture would have to be a part of the gun control debate, as well as initiatives to support local police, bullet proof vests for police and local law enforcement programs.

“All three have been short changed in the last couple of years or worst over the last decade,” Casey said.

Obama on Wednesday is scheduled to unveil a 19-step plan to place stricter laws on gun regulation. Although the measures would have limited scope, they could include stricter rules on background checks and tougher penalties on gun trafficking, among other measures.

Despite stiff opposition from gun lobbyists and gun advocates, Obama has said he will continue to seek support for sweeping gun legislation, including a ban on assault weapons.

Casey said there is more support for these two measure now than in the recent past.

“I hope we can have a good debate about them and not have a political debate,” he said.

Casey said the Newtown, Conn., shooting had moved him “in a very emotional and significant way.”

“Some might say these mass shootings have happened a number of times and why haven’t you been moved or had a different perspective on one vote or another vote and I don’t have a good answer for that,” he said. “I’m sure there are families out there and some communities that wished that federal and state officials took a different view months ago or years ago. All I can do is look forward and try to be as constructive as I can be.”

Casey is scheduled to hold a press conference in York on Wednesday to call for increased federal funding to law enforcement agencies.


TOPICS: US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: banglist; guncontrol; secondamendment
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1 posted on 01/16/2013 6:05:59 AM PST by Tailgunner Joe
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Which part of “INFRINGEMENT” don’t these a$$holes get?


2 posted on 01/16/2013 6:08:02 AM PST by Flintlock (PARANOIA--means having all the facts.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

I hope my fellow Pennsylvanians keep this quote around for the 2018 election. I’m guessing he would have never said anything like this last year.


3 posted on 01/16/2013 6:08:56 AM PST by woweeitsme
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Casey is a public servant. This isn’t up to him to decide. We have a Bill of Rights to protect the people from the government.


4 posted on 01/16/2013 6:08:56 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (HealthCare IS NOT a right. The RIGHT to keep and bear arms is.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Another runt tyrant.

The NRA really needs to be more careful about who it gives its seal of approval to.

5 posted on 01/16/2013 6:09:34 AM PST by skeeter
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To: Flintlock

Ditto !!


6 posted on 01/16/2013 6:10:17 AM PST by unojook
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Sen. Bob Casey: Gun control measures would not infringe on certain gun rights

Well if that great Constitutional scholar Bob Casey says it, it has to be true! /sarcasm

7 posted on 01/16/2013 6:10:17 AM PST by apillar
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To: Flintlock

Ditto !!


8 posted on 01/16/2013 6:10:23 AM PST by unojook
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Please share outside the RKBA choir.


9 posted on 01/16/2013 6:11:34 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Geez, I didn’t even know he could speak. You never hear from him unless its some left-wing hairbrained idea...or in this case a very dangerous left-wing hairbrained idea. Pound sand, Senator.


10 posted on 01/16/2013 6:13:19 AM PST by SueRae (It isn't over. In God We Trust.)
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To: Flintlock

The part where it says SHALL NOT.


11 posted on 01/16/2013 6:14:06 AM PST by MestaMachine (Sometimes the smartest man in the room is standing in the midst of imbeciles.)
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To: skeeter

I’ve been saying that for years. The NRA lost credibility with me every single time they endorsed a democrat.


12 posted on 01/16/2013 6:14:10 AM PST by tatown
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To: Tailgunner Joe

“Shall not be infringed”.

Easy enough to understand. Impossible, for someone whose sole goal is more power, to leave alone.


13 posted on 01/16/2013 6:14:50 AM PST by Dead Corpse (I will not comply.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Banning certain types of ammo of magazines is ridiculous. What good is a gun for self defense if you don’t have ammo? A gun with no ammo is no a weapon unless you plan to beat someone with it.


14 posted on 01/16/2013 6:16:46 AM PST by rfreedom4u (I have a copy of the Constitution! And I'm not afraid to use it!)
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To: P.O.E.

casey running his mouth.....


15 posted on 01/16/2013 6:17:23 AM PST by MestaMachine (Sometimes the smartest man in the room is standing in the midst of imbeciles.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Keep spinning it any way you want, Bobby.

Vote for this and you’re electoral road kill anyplace outside of Philly.


16 posted on 01/16/2013 6:18:30 AM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Travis McGee; Tailgunner Joe
Proper gun control:


17 posted on 01/16/2013 6:18:52 AM PST by WVKayaker ("the sacrifice of One birthed opportunity for new life and real HOPE for all"-Sarah Palin 12/17/12)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
“One, the basic right to protect yourself and purchase a gun if you need to protect your family," Casey said. "And two the hunting tradition we have in Pennsylvania, which is strong and a part of the community and state, really a part of the family. Neither will be impacted

And neither was the reason for the 2nd amendment.

The ability to form a militia to stand against a Tyrannical Government was the reason.

18 posted on 01/16/2013 6:20:17 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
But they will infringe on others. Which means the people's right to keep and bear arms is being infringed upon.

Which makes Casey's statement a complete non sequitur. QED.

If Casey's wife cheated on him only every other Friday with his best friend, would Casey say that his wife is only cheating a little? No. She is cheating. Period.

Another asshat heard from.

19 posted on 01/16/2013 6:21:43 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (Humans have eliminated natural selection. Morons are now a protected species. They breed and vote.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe

They are still getting away with pretending the 2nd amendment is about hunting.


20 posted on 01/16/2013 6:22:29 AM PST by dforest
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