6 Common Media Myths About Gun Control

Feb. 16, 2018
Good morning from Washington, where some lawmakers and media figures are making the usual demands to further restrict gun ownership as investigators scour the horrific crime scene at a Florida high school. Jarrett Stepman shares some persistent media myths about gun control, and a top Floridian, Marco Rubio, speaks about why more laws aren't the answer. Americans could teach the nation's capital something about responsibility, Kay Coles James writes. Plus: Genevieve Wood on a bad job of draining the swamp, Michelle Rioux on Facebook's religious intolerance, and Ginny Montalbano on a problematic Olympic appearance. Monday is Presidents Day. Enjoy the weekend.
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