Friday, July 25, 2008
BLAIR HOLT’S FIREARM LICENSING and RECORD OF SALE ACT OF 2007/ HOUSE BILL HR2666
Petition
Started on April 29th, 2008
Group: CommonSenseSavesLives
Group: CommonSenseSavesLives
Related Tags: Anti-ViolenceCommunity BuildingGun ControlPeace
On May 10, 2007, 16 year old BLAIR HOLT, lost his life due to a senseless act of gun violence, while traveling from school on a public bus. Four other students were violently shot and injured during the same horrific incident. All were the unintended targets of another youth’s violent approach to, rather than, communicating verbal mediation towards conflict resolution.
We, the undersigned, urge you to take a conscientious approach to helping to reduce senseless acts of gun violence in our communities, particularly the gun violence that continues to claim our future, hopes, dreams, treasures and precious jewels, which are our children. In 2006, 2,820 children and young people under the age of 17 were victims of gun violence; 25 children and young people under 17 were killed by gunfire.
In order to protect our most vulnerable segment of the human race, we urge you to actively support “common-sense” gun legislation and do hereby petition the elected U. S. Representatives and Senators of the Congress of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA to support Congressman BOBBY L. RUSH’S (1st Dist.-IL) “BLAIR’S BILL” titled, HOUSE
BILL HR2666 /“BLAIR HOLT’S FIREARM LICENSING and RECORD OF SALE ACT OF 2007.” One purpose of the act is “to protect the public against the unreasonable risk of injury and death associated with the unrecorded sale or transfer of qualifying firearms to criminals and youth.” PLEASE SUPPORT “BLAIR’S BILL.” THANK YOU.
People who Support this Petition (11 Supporters)
Supported on June 23rd, 2008 by Sharon Hendricks
I lost my son to a senseless, coldhearted act of gun violence on April 18, 2008. He was a wonderful son, brother, loving husband and father. .. Now, we are devastated and left to cherish only the memories of our loved one. WE NEED HOUSE BILL HR2666 PASSED!!
Supported on June 21st, 2008 by kristen carlisle
Thanks for your continued support in helping families in the fight againt gun violence! The streets of chicago are bad but violence exist everywhere.I am also a victim of gun violence being shot in the back by a friend at the age of 18 with a newborn child at home. I thank god every chance i get because he saved my life and gave me another chance to see my daughter grow up. I am completely against firearms used for any purpose, they are a destruction to our homes and commuities.Throughout these years i have lost a nephew and 2 friends due to gun violence,ITS TIME FOR CHANGE!!
Supported on June 20th, 2008 by Earline Wasp
I sincerely hope they pass the bill because i lost a child to gun voilene around the same time . as blair and actually his father did the best he could to help me with the murder of my son so i feel his pain and the measures he's taking to get the bill passed i hope it goes through for him.
Supported on June 7th, 2008 by Jeanette Galicia
Supported on June 7th, 2008 by Mack Lumpkins
my opinion
our weapons in the united states are causing to many deaths of people my age something should be done because to many yong people are dying or getting shot.
Supported on May 31st, 2008 by Mykesha Bingham
This act should definately be implemented.
Supported on May 22nd, 2008 by tiffany mays
Supported on May 22nd, 2008 by tiffany mays
Supported on May 8th, 2008 by Lahoma Dennis
I support.
Supported on May 8th, 2008 by Lahoma Dennis
I support.
I lost my son to a senseless, coldhearted act of gun violence on April 18, 2008. He was a wonderful son, brother, loving husband and father. .. Now, we are devastated and left to cherish only the memories of our loved one. WE NEED HOUSE BILL HR2666 PASSED!!