Dan Carter's Commentary on Gun Deaths: a Statement from Candace V. Fay

Last week, state representative Dan Carter took to Twitter to make the outrageous assertion that the Newtown Action Alliance and Coalition Against Gun Violence were as accountable for gun deaths in this country as the National Rifle Association.

As the representative of part of Newtown, Rep. Carter’s assertions illustrate his poor judgment, and his lack of respect for the people of Newtown. Since the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, the Newtown Action Alliance and Coalition against Gun Violence have tirelessly supported the needs of the community, and have worked to prevent dangerous policies taking hold in Connecticut.  Both groups were instrumental in passing last year’s Connecticut gun safety legislation, a bill which has saved lives, and which Dan Carter voted against.

Ninety percent of Americans support universal background checks on all gun sales, but the NRA does not, making it easy for criminals, domestic abusers, and the mentally ill to procure weapons they should not have.

It is exactly this callous attitude to the people of Newtown, Redding, Bethel and my hometown of Danbury that led me to challenge Dan Carter in this election. I have made my position on gun violence clear, and my message is strong. I would never vote to repeal the 2013 gun law, ever. As a parent I am horrified by Dan Carter's comments.

 

Candace V. Fay is the Democratic candidate for the 2nd State Assembly District, which covers portions of Newtown, Bethel, Redding and Danbury.

 

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Submitted by Redding, CT

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