House GOP Proposes to Repeal D.C. Gun Bans

Published on September 14, 2004 By blogic In Politics

[Indiana Republican Congressman Mark Edward] Souder's bill ... would deny the District's elected officials "authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms." The legislation has 228 co-sponsors, more than enough to clear the 435-member House.

Here, the Washington Republicans reveal their true (lack of) respect for self-government. Ronald Reagan used to say we should have faith in our local communities -- not the Federal Government in Washington-- to set our standards. This is no longer the party of Reagan.

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