HOUSTON, May 28 ― Protesters holding signs and crosses with photos of victims from the Texas elementary school shooting protested yesterday outside the National Rifle Association's annual convention in Houston, as the gun lobby came under pressure after the massacre.
“The existence of evil in our world is not a reason to disarm law abiding citizens,” Trump told the audience to cheers, echoing speakers who rejected background checks or bans on semiautomatic weapons. The headliners at a weekend concert, Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Lee Greenwood, cancelled their appearances. Gatlin issued a statement supporting background checks, calling it a “step in the right direction.”
Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive director, addressed the school killings but said gun owners “love our nation, love our children and grandchildren. ... That's why we will always cherish and protect our fundamental right to defend ourselves and our communities.” “More guns equal more violence,” she said. “Assault weapons should be banned,” she said outside the meeting.
Tim Hickey, a Marine Corps veteran attending the event, dismissed the protests. “These people are puppets and sheep to the media. They are not changing anyone's mind,” he said.
That’s America …
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »