145 major U.S. corporations have co-signed a letter asking Congress to act on gun violence. Signers include Pinterest, Uber, Yelp, and other huge companies.
Major corporations say they’re standing with their customers when they say it’s time for Congress to do something about gun violence
The leaders of 145 corporations, some of them major household names, are banding together, co-signing a letter to Congress demanding action on gun violence. “As leaders of some of America’s most respected companies and those with significant business interests in the United States, we are writing to you because we have a responsibility and obligation to stand up for the safety of our employees, customers and all Americans in the communities we serve across the country. Doing nothing about America’s gun violence crisis is simply unacceptable and it is time to stand with the American public on gun safety,”.
The letter continues, “Gun violence in America is not inevitable; it’s preventable. There are steps Congress can, and must, take to prevent and reduce gun violence. We need our lawmakers to support common sense gun laws that could prevent tragedies like these.” The executives are urging Congress to pass laws that would require stricter background checks, as well as “red flag” laws, which would help prevent guns from landing in the hands of people who have exhibited warning signs for extreme or violent beliefs or behavior. Specifically, they’re asking the Republican-led Senate to pass bills that the Democrat-led House of Representatives has already introduced. The laws are written. Republicans just need to get on board with them.
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