So the only thing i can figure is that that movement, crude as it may be to throw these two issues together toward personal freedom, toward individual autonomy is growing. Profoundly, on the right, as well as on the left. People want to make their own decisions, they do. And it may be dangerous for society as a whole to allow this when it comes to gunbuying, but there you have it. In one bet, you can make on america we are still a cowboy country. We reilike to get around in ourn cars and live in our own houses. The difference here is doing harm to others. Two people getting married doesnt hurt someone elses marriage, nor does it reduce its reverence or love. Having a gun in the wrong hands, freedom for that person can mean death for lots of otherings. And that is where the desire for freedom jumps the tracks. Thats where our cowboy urge need wyat earp to come in and clean up dodge city. Politics nation with al sharpton starts right now. Thanks, chris. And thanks to you for tuning in. I
Gun violence. In the crowd was mother of hadiya pendleton, the 15yearold honor student who was shot and killed just a week after attending the inauguration. Fortunately, what happened to hadiya is not unique. Too many of our children are being taken away from us. Two months ago, america mourned 26 innocent first graders and their educators in newtown. The overwhether he will ming majority of americans are asking for some common sense proposals to make it harder for criminals to get their hands on a gun. These proposals deserve a vote in congress. They deserve a vote. They deserve a vote. These victims of violence deserve courage from our leaders. This morning, at the white house, the president got emotional. Wiping away a tear while announcing medals for the teachers and educators at sandyhook elementary who died trying to protect their kids. They had no idea that evil was about to strike. They could have taken shelter by themselves, but they didnt. They gave their lives to protect the