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With President Obama’s announcement of a commission to study and recommend ways to reduce gun violence, the two most important Democrats in government - Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid - have both indicated a desire to slow the momentum toward gun control in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings. The president’s decision to appoint a blue-ribbon panel - the classic Washington ploy to defuse and delay consideration of an issue - along with Reid’s inaction on the gun question will undoubtedly frustrate many in their party who want immediate action.
Harry Reid said:I watched the prayers, I watched everything that took place in Connecticut Sunday night. No one law can erase evil; that’s what the president said, and he’s right. But we need to accept the reality that we’re not doing enough to protect our citizens. I’m very happy that the president’s going to do everything he can administratively. We must engage on a thoughtful debate about how to change laws and culture that allow violence not continue to grow. Every idea should be on the table as we discuss how best to keep our children safe.