An editorial in the San Jose Mercury News by Representative Les AuCoin explains why he no longer votes the NRA line. Following is a brief summary of his thoughts: AuCoin notes that crime has increased since his election; with 50,000 gun deaths since the Brady Bill was first proposed. The streets are dangerous, he feels, with increased crime and gang activity. This has convinced him to abandon the NRA line and support the Brady Bill. AuCoin says that Oregon is no longer an island. I started paying closer attention to the arguments on both sides of the Brady Bill and assault weapon curbs. I have been a member for over 40 years.
An editorial in the San Jose Mercury News by Representative Les AuCoin explains why he no longer votes the NRA line. Following is a brief summary of his thoughts: AuCoin notes that crime has increased since his election; with 50,000 gun deaths since the Brady Bill was first proposed. The streets are dangerous, he feels, with increased crime and gang activity. This has convinced him to abandon the NRA line and support the Brady Bill. AuCoin says that Oregon is no longer an island. I have been a member for over 40 years.