Why Do Republicans Oppose Gun Control?

From a May 26, 2022 New York Times article titled:
"Why Republicans Won't Budge on Guns"

"Polls show that an overwhelming majority of Americans support some restrictions on firearms, but GOP lawmakers fear they would pay a steep political price for embracing them.

Asked what the reaction would be from voters back home if he were to support any significant form of gun control, Republican Senator Kevin Cramer (R-SD) had a straightforward answer: 'Most would probably throw me out of office,' he said.

His response helps explain why Republicans have resisted proposals such as the one for universal background checks for gun buyers, despite remarkably broad support from the public for such plans -- support that can reach up to 90 percent nationwide in some cases."

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"Why Republicans Won't Budge on Gun Control"

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Graylight · 51-55, F

You misinterpret. Yes, the majority of Americans do favor some form of gun control and those voters live in Republican and Democratic states. The GOP isn’t saying their Republican constituents favor gun control; they implied most citizens favor gun control. Pew will offer extraordinarily different data on this issue, as will most agencies.

And no one opposes gun control at this point in the game in the US. You favor sanity or you support the right to satisfy your own whims at the expense of others lives, happiness and wellbeing.

Drummer · M

@Graylight I didn't misinterpret anything. I didn't write this New York Times article.

"And no one opposes gun control at this point in the game in the US"??
Are you serious?

Since you mentioned "Pew", why don't you Google:
"Key facts about Americans and guns" (Pew Research Center article by Katherine Schaeffer, 9/13/21)

Graylight · 51-55, F

@Drummer Some regulation, yes. Among democratic voters, yes. Not total control. Not a ban.

I am well acquainted with the facts, evidence and statistics of current gun violence. I spent four years of higher education learning the field. I am aware that there is absolutely no way, using legitimate information and research, to support your side. Gun regulation is needed and it cannot happen fast enough. If a beer can was cutting men on the lip every time they drank, you’d see that can off the market in 10 minutes.

Drummer · M

@Graylight "I am aware that there is absolutely absolutely no way, using legitimate information and research to support your side."?????

(Perhaps you might wish to visit another thread)

Graylight · 51-55, F

@Drummer Go ahead then, waste our time by hauling out whatever statistics you have that prove having guns is safer than not having them. Your contention, your burden of proof.

Perhaps you'd like to learn the art of debate.

Drummer · M

@Graylight Perhaps you'd like to go back and read all my comments, and, while you're at it, read the rest of the article I posted. "Why do Republicans oppose gun control?"..
Would a pro-gun person post such an anti-gun article?
I am firmly supportive of gun regulation, and a new Assault Weapons Ban is necessary, imo.