One day demonstration to illustrate the serious intent of imposing restrictions on current gun-control laws. By signing this position and being willing to keep children home on one agreed-upon day, the electorate sends a message to our President and government that NOW is the time to act, before another heinous shooting occurs.

It is now time to force our congressmen and women to introduce, and pass, comprehensive legislation to ban all assault weapons and high-capacity magazine clips, outright. Institute regulations prohibiting interstate traffic of these weapons and requiring a 14 day waiting period and background checks for all prospective buyers of all firearms.

Gun zealots are putting the rest of us at risk in the service of their sick obsession. They have political power, but we are not helpless and If there ever was a time to impose reasonable restrictions on firearms, this is it. Let us reasonable people deluge the lawmakers.

While the heartbreaking school massacre in Connecticut has us all rightly thinking about gun-control laws, our psychologists, sociologists, and physicians should also be studying causes of violence in American society and possible means of prevention. And yet, because of pressure from the gun lobby, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the CDC has been denied any funding that “may be used to advocate or promote gun control” since 1996. How can we allow a business lobby to prevent not only legislation on so important a topic but even study and debate on the subject?

mental health issues on back burner for too long, always someone else s problems..there is money enough for this if we all look at it as ALL of our problem.... the closing of hospitals for the mentally ill have disappeared over the years as government funding is cut, but luxury apartments and rehabilitation centers grow .......

KSL is a Utah news organization that offers a classifieds section for guns. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=231&category=353 Tell them to pull this section, as it doesn't discourage people to unlawfully obtain firearms; it provides only a statement encouraging them to exchange weapons legally.

At least one police officer should be permanently assigned to each Elementary School in the United States, to protect the most precious asset of this glorious nation, our Children We need to use all available resources to prevent another tragedy like the one in Newtown CT from happening, at least until new comprehensive gun control laws are in place. My daughter Marella attends the Clifton School and I feel like we should use all of our resources to guard her safety and that of her peers and teachers. Thank you, Millo Antola

I'm a schoolteacher, and the tragic events in Newtown, CT are heartbreaking. In light of those events, it's time for a drastic change in how we evaluate Gun Control.

A couple of honorable states like Maryland, Iowa, New York, Washington (and almost all of New England) have passed legislation supporting marriage equality for all Americans. It is time for the Democratic State of Illinois to follow suit. Here are some of the facts: President Obama supports Marriage Equality. A Gallup Poll showed a majority of Americans support Marriage Equality. Voters across America affirmed Marriage Equality in 2012 at the polls. The Obama Administration will not be defending DOMA Multiple federal and district courts have ruled in favor of marriage equality. A recent Public Policy Polling (PPP) poll showed 47% Illinois of voters polled support gay marriage to the 42% opposed. Lets ensure all Illinoisans are afforded the same, equal, fundamental rights.

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We can no longer afford to have career politicians whose vested interest is keeping their job by spending our money to ingratiate themselves with a particular constituency. Demand your representatives pass term limits.

I am deeply distressed by the slaughter in Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT. This is only the most recent of wanton gun attacks on citizenry. Guns do kill people and we need stronger legislative action against ownership of guns that kill indiscriminately and easily and ownership of ordnance that makes it easy to load and fire continuously.