1. Why did Walmart say it has stopped the sale of handgun and short-barrel rifle ammunition, according to the article? Page 1 "Walmart to stop selling...."
It has been facing backlash for selling guns so they're changing some gun policies to try to help meet the needs of gun control activists and law abiding customers.
2. When did the Odessa gunman try to get a firearm at a licensed dealer? Page B1 "Source:
Odessa gun bought in private sale" .
He tried to buy a firearm in 2014 but was prohibited to do so by a federal background check.
3. Where is the new $60M Frontera supercomputer located? (Be specific) Page B7 "UT unveils new $60M Frontera supercomputer"
It is at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus at 10100 Burnet Road.
4. What is the "cowboy" package? Page C2 "Texas defenders buzzing about 'cowboy' package" (hint it is a new blitz package)
Blitz package which utilizes eight defensive backs, was used twice in the first half when the horns ran up a 24-0 lead.
5. What company, located in Austin, played a key role in the Popeyes Chicken social media storm last week? Page D1 "Austin company helped Popeyes fried chicken sandwich go viral"
Advertising powerhouse GSD&M.
Please read the story on page A2 "McConnell says he is waiting on Trump to chart path on guns"
Long Response:
1. Briefly (in three sentences or less) summarize the story
Mitch McConnell is waiting for congress to begin working again in order to try to pass laws to prevent gun violence. He would like to pass new laws to make sure that guns could go to responsible people that won't cause harm.
2. What is a "red flag" law?
Laws that allow guns to be taken away from someone looking to hurt themselves or others with it.
3. Should there be stricter regulations on gun ownership like background checks, and red flag laws? Make sure to tell me why.
I think there should be stricter rules, there is a large problem in the Americas of mental health conditions that go unnoticed that impede on a person's logic which makes them take rash decisions. I think gun dealers should be able to make the logical decision to sell guns to people who will use them responsibly or not have to because of new laws. I think the priority should be public safety and not individual rights.
4. Do you worry about gun violence impacting your life?
I do worry about gun violence because I'm aware of how easily some people can get guns and there are not really any background checks yet. My worries about gun violence were one of the reasons I didn't want to move to the US, guns are everywhere, and many people don't seem to realize that they are deadly weapons. It's scary to think I could be shot even at a place of education, my school, just because a gunman wants to do that. I could be shot by a family member. Anyone really who owns a gun can shoot someone. That's not protecting the individual right to life.
5. Do you think this issue should be a national decision, or should individual states get to determine how gun laws are handled? Make sure to tell me why.
For now, I think it should be a state's right because they seem more involved in protecting the people of their own states. They can rule gun laws because they care more. Gun laws don't seem to be prioritized by the federal government so they might as well hand over the responsibility to the people that care. I think having states laws can also give you more options on what kind of state you want to live in, if Nebraska says they're illegal and you're scared of them, you could move there. If Texas uses hunting rifles and you love hunting, move there. People have different needs in life but I think safety should be a priority for all. You want to feel comfortable leaving your house.
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