Heated Town Meetings
Since the shooting, town hall meetings have been heated, with lawmakers feeling the anger of the people.
Marco Rubio received heavy disapproval from those attending the meeting in Florida. He said that he didn’t support an assault weapon’s ban.
In a conversation with a parent he said that a ban wouldn’t solve anything. A representative of the NRA was also present.
“If I believe that that law would have prevented this from happening I would support it. But I want to explain to you why it would not,” he said.
Rubio was asked a question by Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter was killed in the incident.
“Look at me and tell me guns were the factor,” he told Rubio. “Look at me and tell me you accept it, and you will work with us to do something about guns.”
Rubio said every semi-automatic rifle in the Country would have to be banned. Hi response was met with boos.
He replied “Fair enough, fair enough. That is a valid position to hold.”
Rubio received backing from the NRA in the last election so many considered his comments biased.
He was asked a question by Cameron Kasky who was one of the organizers for the planned student march in Washington.
“Can you tell me right now you will not accept a single donation from the NRA?” Kasky asked.
