Actor Matthew McConaughey, from the town of Uvalde, Texas, where the recent shooting killed 21 people, including 19 children, believes the minimum age for buying a car should be raised to 21. AR -15 semi-automatic rifle.
This is the model weapon used by the shooter, a young man nearly 18 years old, who also killed two teachers in his May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.
The famous actor made the plea during a visit to the White House on Tuesday, where he also said responsible gun owners have more than enough second amendments [de la Constitution, NDLR] abused and hijacked by distressed people.
Proponents of gun ownership in the United States say this constitutional change guarantees the right to own and carry firearms.
Uvalde is where I learned to respect the power and capability of the tool we call a gun. Uvalde is where I learned about being a responsible gun ownerlaunched Mr. McConaughey.
In an often emotional speech, the 51-year-old actor claimed that as we pay tribute to the memory of the victims, this time we must acknowledge that something is unique.
There is a feeling that there may be a way forward. The responsible parties in this debate seem to at least want to commit to sitting down and having a real conversation about a way forward.
Mr. also met. McConaughey to elected Democrats and Republicans in Congress, where discussions are well underway to try to unblock this file that has been stuck in stagnation for decades.
However, the actor’s call to action is unlikely to achieve the goal of greater gun control.
Republicans almost unanimously reject tightening the rules, while Democrats argue that a compromise would not be effective on this issue.
Radio Canada
Source: Radio-Canada
