The "assault" gun debate is not about owning these murderous weapons. Not one proposed law would seize these. The debate is about banning the sale of these weapons. In other words, banning a very profitable portion of the industry in this country that manufactures, imports, distributes and sells them. Think it is a coincidence that the NRA opposes a ban on sales when its biggest financial supporters are those in the arms industry? Is it a coincidence that every NRA stance revolves around selling more guns, even those that have absolutely no purpose other than killing people? Is it a coincidence that the NRA opposes background checks at gun shows, making it easier to buy guns?

The NRA is nothing more than a political lobby, albeit a powerful one, whose main purpose is promoting the sale of firearms in this country under the guise of "Second Amendment" rights. It must be noted that the Supreme Court has consistently ruled that government has the authority to regulate the sale of firearms. (DC vs. Heller only prevents outright bans on handgun ownership in one's home, but reinforces regulation of sales.) So it is time for our politicians to listen to the majority of the people, not the shill for the arms industry, the NRA.