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Author Archives: Ray Simpson

Posted inLetters To The Editor

To solve a problem, understand the problem

by Ray Simpson January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Jenna Leving Jacobson makes an impassioned plea for an “assault weapons ban” [Support the assault weapon ban, HB 5855, Viewpoints, Dec. 21]. But may I remind her that this country had just such a ban between 1992 and 2002. When it became time to renew the law, the ban was allowed to “sunset.” The FOID […]

Posted inLetters To The Editor

The proof of the pudding is in the eating

by Ray Simpson September 27, 2022September 27, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Practical thoughts on gun violence

by Ray Simpson June 12, 2018February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Take real action to reduce gun violence

by Ray Simpson October 31, 2017February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

A responsible gun owner responds

by Ray Simpson April 4, 2017February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

What does ‘universal background check’ mean?

by Ray Simpson July 1, 2014February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

The problem is gun violence, not gun ownership

by Ray Simpson December 30, 2013February 11, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Gun owners just want to be left alone

by Ray Simpson October 22, 2013February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

A re-butt-al for those with heads in the sand

by Ray Simpson September 18, 2012February 10, 2021
Posted inArchive, Opinion

The time has come to push the reset button on government

by Ray Simpson and One View June 23, 2009February 11, 2021

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