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Today, June 9, is the birthday of Kirsten Elizabeth Hinckley. She would be 32 but died at 15 in the 2007 Salt Lake City attack. A sophomore in high school, Kirsten was passionate, trustworthy, talented, had a zest for life, and above all, was loving. 
Kirsten could be shy, but could also make others laugh, and could always brighten a situation with her positivity. She believed in “chocolate therapy” as a cure for any situation.
Kirsten planned to attend Bartlett College in England, and would have accomplished her goals in life. She was tenderhearted and kind, but set high standards for herself and was driven to succeed. She was taken from her parents and 3 older siblings.
1 of 19) GUN THREAD!
Republicans like @SenTedCruz are spewing disinformation that Democrats are seeking bans & #guncontrol legislation that will "do nothing" to save lives
This #GunOwnerForGunReform reviews US gun laws & exposes Republicans for yet another "Big Lie"
#HR8 #NoRA
Republicans like @SenTedCruz are spewing disinformation that Democrats are seeking bans & #guncontrol legislation that will "do nothing" to save lives
This #GunOwnerForGunReform reviews US gun laws & exposes Republicans for yet another "Big Lie"
#HR8 #NoRA
2) No law can stop all crime. What laws do (like laws against running red lights) is give law enforcement a way to deter, enforce, and prosecute.
More Americans have died by gun since 1968 than ALL US Wars combined. Here are a few ideas to save lives.
#HR8 #GunOwnerForGunReform
More Americans have died by gun since 1968 than ALL US Wars combined. Here are a few ideas to save lives.
#HR8 #GunOwnerForGunReform
3) Background checks have stopped nearly TWO MILLION prohibited persons from buying guns, but BGCs are only required by licensed dealers. NICS data sharing is voluntary & exemptions for private sales across 38 states make BGC's easy to circumvent.
#HR8 #GunOwnerForGunReform
#HR8 #GunOwnerForGunReform
When Trump says the NRA’s views will be “fully represented” in talks to #EndGunViolence, does he know they already have a president to do that? As US President, he should care more about the views of 97% of Americans who support background checks. #GiveUSAVote 1/
Senate Republicans up for reelection in states like AZ, CO, OH and ME need to stop standing with the NRA and start standing up for our kids by demanding Mitch McConnell #GiveUsAVote on background checks for gun sales. Don’t ask for our votes if you can’t do your job right now! 2/
Trump says he is “all in favor” of strong background checks for gun sales. Actions speak louder than words. He needs to get #MoscowMich McConnell to #GiveUsAVote in the Senate on measures already advanced in the House. Let’s get this done. #Enough! 3/
