Well, they went ahead and did it: New Zealand Parliament votes 119-1 to ban assault weapons
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/10/18304415/n...eapons-ban
With only one vote against (funny, I didn’t think Mitch McConnell was allowed to vote in NZ’s parliament
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The New Zealand government has already expressed that this is just a first step and that they’ll fine-tune it while closing several loopholes in their existing statutes.
We know by bitter experience that “thoughts and prayers” don’t work. Let’s observe how NZ’s approach does in real time.
https://www.vox.com/2019/4/10/18304415/n...eapons-ban
With only one vote against (funny, I didn’t think Mitch McConnell was allowed to vote in NZ’s parliament
) The New Zealand government has already expressed that this is just a first step and that they’ll fine-tune it while closing several loopholes in their existing statutes.
We know by bitter experience that “thoughts and prayers” don’t work. Let’s observe how NZ’s approach does in real time.
"This is Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. I regret to report that both our Jedi Order and the Republic, have fallen with a dark shadow of the Empire rising to take their place. This message is a warning and a reminder for any surviving Jedi. Trust in The Force. Do not return to the Temple... that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always."