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ProgressiveWednesday.com is an activism website whose goal is to encourage and help sustain a gradual and continuous progressive change in this country.

Every Wednesday, the website provides a brief explanation of a problem in our country and culture, such as: the threat of global warming; the working conditions at Wal-Mart; the lack of true support for Iraq War vets; the destruction of the coral reefs. These problems are so large they tend to overwhelm folks. To help address this, the site offers up three to five simple actions (a to-do list of sorts) readers can take that day to help make progress.

Thursday through Tuesday, Progressive Wednesday gives readers weekly columns by regular Americans, important info hidden on the back pages of newspapers and in under-the-radar magazines, daily photos of our beautiful world, reviews of books, magazines and movies, “How-to” tools, conversations with significant progressives, original video, and even some of the funny.

With your help, Progressive Wednesday is creating a community of like-minded folks looking to make change through ideas, art, and action.

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This Wednesday: No, Guns Do Kill People

Problem:

I have fired a gun once in my life. I was awkward, uncomfortable, and overwhelmed by the power that I had in my hands. While I was only shooting at a tin can (or, at least in the general direction of it) placed as far out of danger’s way as possible, at that moment, I had the ability to take a life, human or otherwise.

That’s what guns are for. I know that people collect them, shoot them at a bull’s-eye, clay pigeon, or tin can, but when that gun comes off the manufacturing line, its purpose is to give its user a means to kill everything from people to pachyderms. A gun can be admired for its place in history, or even be intended for protection, but it can also accidentally kill someone, or at worst, be used to rob, rape, or murder.

I don’t think that all guns should be banned. I just think that the laws governing the use of those guns should protect the innocent from the careless, violent, and unfit, regardless of the inconveniences to those who chose to own guns, even those who do it responsibly. As progressives and social libertarians we believe that one of the key roles of government is to help prevent us from harming each other.

Among the hoi polloi, there is strong leadership on both sides of the gun control issue, but they are as equally represented in the Federal Government as the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals are in the Major League All-Star game. According to OpenSecrets.org, since 1989, gun rights groups have given $17 million to pro-gun candidates, with the National Rifle Association leading the way with over $14 million. The NRA spent another $11 million lobbying those candidates. Gun control advocacy groups have given only $1.7 million (there’s a decimal there) to like-minded candidates during that same time period.

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Make Progress:

Two months ago, Cho Seung-Hui walked into Norris Hall at Virginia Tech University and killed 29 people before turning the gun on himself. He cleared two background checks in spite of his mental health history. There was no waiting period in Virginia for purchasing a handgun and a permit or safety certificate is not required. He had no training. He bought his Glock 19 from a store that had four other homicides tied to guns that were purchased there. But until he pulled the trigger, Cho Seung-Hui had not broken a single law.

That needs to change. We all need to better understand the relationship between arms and the Constitution. We need to better understand the Constitutionally acceptable laws that do exist and those that should exist.
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Aug 15 2008 5:57 AM

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Jun 21 2007 7:00 PM

Your politics are cool, but your taste in music is outstanding.
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Jun 19 2007 3:39 AM

Thanks for being there for the good times and the bad times. I want you to know that I'll be on your side forever more; because, in fact, thats what friends are for.
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Jun 9 2007 5:37 PM

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Jun 1 2007 6:28 PM

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NOPSE





Jun 1 2007 2:18 PM

hi
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Jun 1 2007 5:07 AM

Hey Progressive Wednesday,

Thanks so much for finding me and my music! Keep up the great work.

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Jun 1 2007 3:34 AM

Hello there......Slender Means says.

Dave
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May 31 2007 4:33 AM

Nice work.
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May 29 2007 9:22 PM

hi Progressive Wednesday

Thanks you for your support and your interest in my work.

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May 29 2007 7:44 PM

hi Progressive Wednesday,

glad to be your friend!

keep up the good work...

peace.
Matt White





May 29 2007 5:48 PM

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May 28 2007 7:42 PM

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May 25 2007 4:44 AM

Stop Executions
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May 25 2007 2:05 AM

WELCOME Progressive Wednesday...



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May 21 2007 2:09 PM

Happy to be your friend Progressive Wednesday!
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May 15 2007 10:40 PM

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