Opinion | 'I was recalled in 2013 for passing universal background checks and magazine limits. That list should have included an assault weapons ban. It didn’t. It’s one of the biggest regrets in my own life.'
In this photo taken May 24, 2013, a large sign posted at the entrance of Paradise Firearms in Colorado Springs, Colo., invites customers to sign a recall petition against Colorado Democratic State Senate President John Morse. In gun-friendly Colorado, gun-rights activists with support of the National Rifle Association are seeking Morse’s ouster for his support of new laws that restrict ammunition magazines and expand background checks to private gun sales.
After the Boulder shooting, I publicly called on the new generation of state legislators and leaders to pass that assault weapons ban. They didn’t. Instead, they shifted the responsibility to local governments. After all, the NRA doesn’t want assault weapons banned. So, let someone at the municipal level take the heat. And let’s face it, no elected official has ever lost their job for failing to address gun safety — they’ve only lost it for taking a stand on gun safety.
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has never championed gun safety. Not before Kelly Brough ran it, not while she ran it, and not since she ran it. But they sure have been supportive of folks who oppose gun safety. Time for us to oppose the Chamber’s view and the executives who thought it wasn’t their issue. The former CEO, Kelly Brough isn’t worthy of your vote.
Michael Johnston served with me in the legislature from 2008-2013. He helped me and voted for every gun safety measure that eventually resulted in my recall. He too has earned your consideration and my vote.Denver’s mayor has a public platform second only to the governor. Our next mayor needs to be highly visible and outspoken on the issue of gun safety. Whether it’s Ortega or Johnston, we must hold them accountable to do just that.
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