GOP assailed for gun raffle in Giffords' Ariz. district

[sailorangei]

Source: USA TodayDemocrats and gun-control advocates condemned a Pima County Republican Party plan to raffle off the same brand of gun used in the Tucson shooting rampage that wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz

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[elegantenigma]

While I think it's tacky to raffle a gun in Giffords' district considering the circumstances, I was more appalled at the idea of a gun raffle. Yes, "responsible gun ownership" is a Constitutional right but how do they know the prize-winner will be responsible? I'm just disgusted by the whole idea.

[layweed]

Because they're God-fearing, Second Amendment-loving, patriotic card carrying members of the GOP/Tea Party. That's all you need to know.

[azetburcaptain]

I don't know whether to laugh or cry tbh. IMO they should only allow people with a license to buy tickets for the raffle, although that's not foolproof either. *cough* Dick Cheney *cough*

[azetburcaptain]

Oooooooh that... that actually makes sense. But it's still tasteless considering.

[romp]

I think they're more interested in making a point than being responsible.