US citizens: call on the Senate to pass the assault weapons ban.

People have criticized this proposed law for drawing the line in not exactly the right place. Perhaps that is true — but it is a step in the right direction, even if it doesn't end up in exactly the right place. It includes a ban on selling large magazines, and that will generally reduce the number killed in mass shootings. Although most people killed by guns are killed by handguns, that doesn't make this measure ineffective — only less than perfect.

The Capitol Switchboard number is +1-202-224-3121.

If you call, please spread the word!