We asked our followers on Twitter whether they thought universal background checks for gun purchases are needed. Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

It's embarrassing that the people of Colorado would punish those who strive to protect the public by reasonable means.


The legislators were recalled because they enacted an overly intrusive law that has little chance of solving the problem.


Background checks are common sense. If you have nothing to hide, what is the problem? Special interests groups own this country.


Do not disregard the constituents, our Second Amendment rights and our Constitution, or we will recall you. Who's next?



Letter to the editor:

The NRA has spent a ton of money to persuade the people of Colorado to recall two legislators for their stance on gun control. The most amazing part is that Colorado has been a victim of mass shootings twice, the Columbine High School and Aurora movie theater. Now all Colorado has to look forward to is more violence, and more sadness.

By the way I am a gun owner who believes in background checks. If you are against background checks, then you're the kind of person who would give a loaded gun to a chimpanzee. What a sad decision by the people of Colorado.

Ray Harris; Springfield, Mo.