Tell the Senate to Clean Up the House's Mess

FYI the house is controlled by the Republican's.

I am continually stunned at how some members of Congress blatantly contradict themselves with their votes that violate their self-proclaimed values. Although some members of Congress are vehemently defenders of the rights of states to decide their own laws, last week the House of Representatives passed a bill which will force individual states - including states with more responsible gun ownership laws - to accept the carrying of concealed weapons by virtually anyone.

In other words, the House has become so cowed by the well-financed NRA, that many members are violating their own values! And the House is also making our communities less safe. HR 822, will allow people with violent histories to carry concealed weapons across state lines irrespective of state laws. Law enforcement would be powerless to stop them. Tell your Senator to do what the House refuses to do by opposing H.R. 822!

You can also call (202) 224-3121, ask for your Senators and urge them to vote NO on this dangerous bill.

The truth is that we are tired of violence. While countries like Finland, Australia, and England experienced less than 40 gun deaths in one year, the U.S. experienced 9,484 during that same period.

You may have recently heard the first interview with Representative Gabrielle Giffords since the violent shooting in Tucson last January. Amazingly, this is the first piece of legislation the House has taken up since this terrible shooting that took eight lives. It is evident that House leaders are more attuned to the powerful, monied lobbyists than to caring for basic human welfare.

And to be equally blunt, this is an abdication of leadership. We now need to tell the Senate to lead and prevent HR 822 from becoming law.