Colorado Recall Shows Power Of Grassroots In Gun Debate
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The recall effort against two Democrat lawmakers who championed tougher gun laws in Colorado succeeded, the Associated Press reported early this morning. Senate President John Morse, along with Sen. Angela Giron were turned out by voters angered over their support for citizen disarmament measures so extreme that manufacturers are leaving the state and a 'sporting sequester" boycott has been proposed.While Morse has dismissed the recall as "purely symbolic," those who ousted him would argue otherwise. He occupies of the most powerful offices in the state, and his defeat not only showed the power of grassroots gun rights activists when...
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Open Carry Marchers Draw Cheers On Independence Day In Colorado
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On Independence day, in Colorado, there was an open carry contingent in the parade. The popularity of open carry in the area can be judged by the size of the contingent, which was an estimated 250 participants. It was the most popular part of the parade. From gazette.com: But the largest group of participants - and the one that got some of the most enthusiastic response from the crowd - were the estimated 250 advocates, many clad in red, white and blue, marching openly with guns holstered on their hips or slung over their shoulders. They carried everything from...
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