Pittsburgh, PA – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he is introducing legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of those who commit criminal acts based on hate. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act would prohibit the purchase, possession or shipment of a firearm by anyone convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime or who received a hate crime sentence enhancement, and prohibit the sale of firearms to anyone reasonably suspected to be guilty of a misdemeanor hate crime. Casey also called for other actions to prevent gun violence, including a ban on military-style weapons, limits on clips and magazine sizes, a ban on those on the terrorist watchlist from purchasing firearms and universal background checks.
“If you have proven you will commit criminal acts based on hate, you absolutely should not have access to a gun. It’s common sense,” Senator Casey said. “It is time we as members of Congress do something. If you are a member of Congress and you say you care about security then you have to take steps to keep guns out of the wrong hands and ensure our law enforcement has the resources needed to keep communities safe.”
Casey’s legislation comes as known hate groups are growing in the United States. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), 892 hate groups are currently operating in the United States, up 14 percent since 2014 and almost 33 percent since 2000. According to National Crime Victimization Survey data, an average of about 259,000 hate crimes happen each year, and between 2010 and 2014 alone, more than 43,000 hate crimes were committed with a firearm.
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In Wake of Orlando Shooting, Casey Unveils Legislation Banning Those Convicted of Hate Crimes From Owning a Gun
Had to post this to demonstrate the stupidity of our elected officials. Of course, it will do nothing to prevent tragedies like the one in Orlando.
Note that if you are SUSPECTED of being guilty of a hate crime or if it looks like you COULD one day commit a hate crime, you will be denied firearms under this proposed legislation. So much for due process and waiting till a crime is actually committed before adjudging someone guilty.
Our leaders know what should be done, but they have all been infected with political correctness. As long as they continue to ignore the real problem, we will continue to have these terroristic acts.
Casey is a hate crime against our cuture.
Casey is a hate crime against our cuture.
Casey’s father was a conservative Democrat on social issues such as abortion and as a result, was respected by Republicans as well as Democrats. When junior first ran for office, he was touted as a carbon copy of his father. Well, he isn’t. He is a loyal Democrat who tows the party line. He is also not known for authoring too much legislation. When he does actually apply his small brain to drafting a bill, the result is a disaster. This bill is a prime example.
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