Time to go after domestic weapons of mass destruction

In light of the Orlando tragedy, Democrats in the United States Congress should do their duty to protect the future of the American people. Legislation should be put forth to ban assault weapons and to prevent those on the "no fly list" from buying firearms.

Any American legislator who will not protect Americans from the indiscriminate possession of guns doesn't deserve to hold office.

The National Rifle Association, a pawn of the gun manufacturers, should not dictate policy. It's time for our Congress to stand up for the American people and turn their backs on the pressure and dollars from those who would put a gun into the hands of anyone able to pay for it.

Those against this legislation should have to come forward and defend their views. The deaths of more than 20 first- and second-graders at Sandy Hook apparently weren't enough. Will they now ignore the deaths of 50-plus adults and the severe injuries to many more?

It's time for us to go after these "weapons of mass destruction" and protect Americans.

Karen Wagner

Rolling Meadows