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Spitzer: How the government could limit semiautomatic weapons immediately

The government could limit semiautomatic weapons immediately by

Photo credit: AP | The government could limit semiautomatic weapons immediately by refusing to buy guns or ammunition from companies that do not place limits on over the counter sales, argues Eliot Spitzer.

It happened again, for the second time in just over two weeks -- the horror of a gun-wielding maniac wreaking havoc and death.

The attack in Oak Creek, Wis., was motivated by a right-wing racist agenda, one that blames "others" for the problems of the sick individual who pulled the trigger. Yes, people pull the trigger -- but guns are the instrument of death.

Gun control is necessary,...

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