Senator Bob Casey’s mind changed by Newtown tragedy - calls for ban on assault rifles

Longtime pro-gun rights Senator has new opinion after Sandy Hook tragedy

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KERRY O'SHEA,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

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She continued, "Firearms are the most regulated commodity in this nation. Our rights are not meant to be toyed with at a moment's whim, and we don't predicate freedoms on what others do."

Sen. Casey is characterized for his often strictly analytical movements, but once again, the distinct tragedy of Sandy Hook has swayed his emotions.

"This isn't a tax debate. This is different," he said.

"I've been around government and public policy a long time, and I can't think of another time when I had these same feelings. I don't really care if people criticize me for having emotions about this. It probably helped me think about it in a different way."

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