
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers’ gun proposals disregard common sense, research
Republicans in the Wisconsin state legislature are responding to concerns about school shootings in the worst possible way.
A proposal on Tuesday proposed by state Assembly Democrats would have strengthened background checks, ensuring they be used on every gun purchase in the state, including closing the “gun show loophole” and limiting questionable internet sales.
That proposal was soundly rejected by GOP lawmakers, who had a different plan in mind: Put more guns in schools.
The Assembly voted 71-24 to support a grant program that would help schools pay for armed guards. All Republicans voted for the measure, with some Democrats even supporting it. But these lawmakers disregard a simple fact: armed guards won’t stop determined shooters.
There was an armed guard, for instan...