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Larry Elder

This battle for 'common-sense' gun control laws pits emotion and passion against logic and reason. All too often in such a contest, logic loses. So, expect more meaningless, if not harmful, 'gun control' legislation. Good news - if you're a crook.

Larry Elder

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Larry Elder is saying that debates about gun control are driven more by feelings than by careful thinking, which usually leads to poor decisions. As a result, he believes new gun laws will be ineffective or damaging, ultimately benefiting criminals rather than law-abiding citizens.

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