To view the whole poster, please visit: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/AD71/pdf/431-71_Jones_Poster_5396.pdf
SACRAMENTO – Today Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) distributed a response titled “A Closer Look” at the gun deaths in California since the Newtown shooting recently cited by Senator Kevin De León (D-Los Angeles). He made a request to his colleagues to post the names of “individuals who have fallen victim to guns” on their door in memory of those who have died. Assemblyman Jones says it is time to take a “closer look” at the facts.
“This list only tells part of the story,” Jones says. The “victims” include at least one cop killer, a murder suspect, and victims killed by police during a commission of a crime. It also includes gang related killings, too – as well as suicides.”
This comes as numerous bills restricting law-abiding citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights move through the Legislature or are on Governor Brown’s desk awaiting either a veto or signature.
Assemblyman Jones also finds it interesting that there are 149 “unknown” victims. “This is not an honest way to have a debate on the issue of guns. It capitalizes on emotion rather than the facts – if we are going to have a debate on the issue of gun violence, let it be an honest debate – not one using manipulation.”
Press articles on these “victims” deaths are available in Assemblyman Jones’ Capitol Office, Room 3141 for review.
Assemblyman Brian Jones represents the 71st Assembly District, which includes the communities of eastern San Diego County, including Alpine, Borrego Springs, Casa de Oro – Mount Helix, El Cajon, Lakeside, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, Santee and Spring Valley; and southern Riverside County, including Anza, Aguanga, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, Lake Riverside and Mountain Center.