In an emotional speech at the White House on Tuesday, actor Matthew McConaughey called for new gun laws after last month’s mass shooting in Uwalde, Texas.
Actor Matthew urged federal lawmakers to respect morality over party affiliation.
Through Actor Matthew blurry eyes, McConaughey recalled his recent trip to Uwalde. Where he and his wife met the victim’s family, local law enforcement. And the graveyard tasked with preparing several bodies of school-age children found in May shot. 24
“We’ve heard from so many people: families of the dead, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers. Texas guards, hunters, border patrol agents, and responsible gun owners who will not waive their Second Amendment rights,” he said. “They all said. We want safe schools and gun laws that don’t make it easy for bad guys to get to those damn guns.’
McConaughey has urged US lawmakers to pass legislation to raise the minimum age for gun owners to buy from 18 to 21. Increase previous inspections and introduce red flag regulations.
His appearance at the White House came a day after the actor, best known for films. Such as The Wedding Planner and Oscar-winning actor at the Dallas Buyers Club. Appeared in The Austin American-Statesman’s It’s Time to Act Weapon Responsibility. have written. “
In the post, the actor urged Congress to assess the difference between “gun control” also responsibility. After the horrific mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 children also two teachers.
“I believe that responsible also law-abiding Americans have the right to bear arms. As required by the Second Amendment set forth by our founders. However, I also believe we have a cultural obligation to take steps to delay the senseless killing of our children,” he wrote.
“There is no constitutional prohibition on gun liability,” McConaughey continued. “Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people is not only a responsible thing; it’s the best way to defend the Second Amendment. We can do both.”