Former Texas GOP Congressman Calls for Gun Reform
Ask Students: What measures for gun control were mentioned? Why aren’t the majority of Republicans supportive? How can the victims’ families create change?
The concern about guns, and the violence done with them, is growing in this country. But Republicans and Democrats have long had very different views about what can be done. Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd is one of the few in his party calling for meaningful gun reform. Amna Nawaz spoke with him in Uvalde.
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Discussion Questions
- Where was the Robb Elementary School shooting?
- How can the victims’ families create change?
- What measures for gun control were mentioned?
- Who is supportive of background checks?
- According to Will Hurd, why aren’t the majority of Republicans supportive?
Focus Questions
Do you think it’s more important to control gun violence than to protect gun rights? Why or why not?
Media Literacy: How would an interview with a different Republican influence the story?
Addressing Gun Violence
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