The USA Gun Lobby and the GOP
In the annals of Australian history, Port Arthur is a disturbing reminder of heartache, cruelty and loss.
The 25th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, with the death of 35 and numerous injured, highlights the terror of guns in our community in the hands of the mentally disturbed or radicalised.
It was a watershed moment in our history, which propelled Prime Minister John Howard to call on gun owners to hand in their weapons.
It was a nationwide event which changed our gun culture.
Thousands of guns were destroyed, making Australia a safer place and giving our citizens greater peace of mind.
The USA Gun Lobby and the GOP In the annals of Australian history, Port Arthur is a disturbing reminder of heartache, cruelty and loss. The 25th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, with the death of 35 and numerous injured, highlights the terror of guns in our community in the hands of the mentally disturbed or radicalised. It was a watershed moment in our history, which propelled Prime Minister John Howard to call on gun owners to hand in their weapons. It was a nationwide event which changed our gun culture. Thousands of guns were destroyed, making Australia a safer place and giving our citizens greater peace of mind.
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