Posted on 08/16/2015 7:18:46 AM PDT by rktman
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation's chief doctor said he doesn't regret saying gun violence is a public health issue, calling his difficult confirmation process a consequence of speaking out.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Saturday that the backlash from his gun-control statement was disappointing but not a surprise.
He was confirmed in December in the face of opposition from the National Rifle Association, which was a rare defeat for the powerful gun lobby.
Murthy said the challenging process showed him the importance of community, including those from the medical, public health, tech and Asian-American communities who rallied in support of him. He also credited his fiancee Alice Chen for helping him cope.
The doctor said he still believes gun violence is a preventable health problem, comparing it to seatbelts and swimming pool safety.
He was speaking at the Asian American Journalists Association convention gala in San Francisco.
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Guns are not violent.
People, especially ferals, are violent.
Guns aren’t anything at all.
A. and B.
“This feller is either a liar or is stupid” Truth be know, it is both. Plus, add propagandist to the mix.
I’m SUCH a veddy veddy, veddy gooood liberal—I am I am!
See?
GUNS = Eeevil!
THERE NOW!!
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