I have to applaud the folks who rallied in Helena Tuesday in support of expanded background checks.

It’s an uphill battle because, after all, this is Montana. Gun rights are important here. Many children can recite the Second Amendment before they know their address.

It was also nice to see State Rep. Amanda Curtis, D-Butte, who some say is considering a run for the U.S. House, get involved and tell her family’s tragic story. It’s nice to see a politician do something because it’s the right thing to do although it might not be the best thing for their political career. We could use more of them!

According to reports, the event was “sponsored by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a group funded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg” and “it was part of the 25-state ‘No More Names’ tour.”

No More Names is hitting 25 states in 100 days this summer. They started June 14 in Newtown, Connecticut, which was the six-month anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.

By the way, over 7,300 Americans have been murdered since Newtown. Congress has done nothing.   Continue reading →