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Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Corporate America Throws Weight Behind Gun Control

Corporations taking steps to limit scope of Second Amendment in the market

Corporate America is taking the lead on gun control as Congress slides back into gridlock on the issue.

Several major retailers have decided to impose new restrictions on firearm sales, while scores of companies have moved to cut ties with the National Rifle Association (NRA).

The business moves underscore the growing sense that the political winds are shifting on gun control following the latest mass shooting at a Florida high school.

“This is the biggest signal to me that on this issue, there has been a tipping point,” said Rich Masters, head of North America crisis and issues management for Qorvis. “Companies don’t do this unless they know they are gonna be on fairly safe ground.”

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

The hill a communist propaganda dish rag. Amazes me how many stupid people live in his country

Steve said...

No, it's backfiring rapidly according to 90% of other news coverage. Personally, I have to make a trip from one coast to the other next June. Alaska Air is $140 more than United or Delta/ AA, and I NEVER shopped for or knew about any NRA discounts, but now I'll be happy to pay the extra fare for Alaska to take a seat away from Delta.

I'm sure I'm not the only one out here.

Anonymous said...

Fake news. Blaming the NRA for mass shootings is like blaming AAA for car accidents. Liberal thinking and the snowflakes are dumb enough to believe.

Anonymous said...

I am not at the point where I will let dollars trump principle. $140 is a lot of cheddar.

Anonymous said...

Thats great news for smaller mom and pop sporting goods stores...buy local from knowledgeable people thank think alike

Anonymous said...

5:47 $140 is dinner for two.

Steve said...

Thanks, 10:00 AM, and if dinner two is more important to you than your 2A rights, you might as well move directly to Syria, 5:47. And I used to think nobody could be as stupid as you...

Steve