Using the Orlando massacre as an excuse to pass more gun control bills, California lawmakers wasted no time, and spared no arrogance in passing new and old bills in legislative committees Tuesday.
Some legislators even dragged out old gun control bills to be reheard; bills which couldn't pass in previous legislative sessions, and wouldn't have made a bit of difference in the latest terror case.
Political opportunism was on full display. Whether attempting to maintain political support among peers and special interest groups, or trying to increase political influence, Capitol lawmakers managed to disregard both ethical and political principles in doing so, as they set their sights on guns and not the deranged terrorists behind them.
- Thursday, June 16, 2016