Why The U.S. Should Adopt Massachusetts' Gun Control Laws

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July 23, 2012

A vigil for the victims of Friday's mass shooting at a movie theater was held at the Aurora Municipal Center campus on Sunday. (AP)

As the country grapples with the horror of the Friday shootings in Aurora, Colorado, the usual debate is springing up: the pros and cons of gun control. Recently, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg both threw their hats in the ring, urging the presidential candidates and Congress to address the issue.

Here in Massachusetts, we have some of the strictest gun laws in the country, including mandatory background checks and a ban on assault weapons — which Mitt Romney signed when he was governor.

Guests:

John Rosenthal, founder of the advocacy group Stop Handgun Violence

More:

Suspect In Colorado Shooting Appears In Court
Obama: 'Out Of This Darkness, A Brighter Day Is Going To Come'
Menino On Guns: Let’s Fix The System

This segment aired on July 23, 2012.