Jewish Democratic Women Urge Grassroots Action On Gun Control
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WASHINGTON, DC- The Women’s Leadership Network of the National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) today urged NJDC’s members to call their members of Congress and urge “bold” and “courageous” actions to pass gun control legislation and end the epidemic of gun violence.
“Last week, NJDC’s good friend former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to be ‘bold’ and ‘courageous’ to stop the epidemic of gun violence in America. Today, we urge American Jews to echo Gabby’s powerful call to action and urge their Senators and Representatives to support efforts to reduce gun violence” said NJDC Women’s Leadership Network co-founder Barbara Goldberg Goldman. “Jewish tradition teaches that we must pass along a better world to our children and grandchildren, and one way to do that is by taking steps to prevent the next Sandy Hook, Aurora, Tucson, or Columbine tragedy.”
“President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) need our voices on this critical issue in order to rally Congress behind their policies,” added NJDC Women’s Leadership Network co-founder Ann F. Lewis. “We must add our voices to the growing chorus calling for action. Now is the time to act, before more innocent children are slain.”
Below is the text of the action alert that NJDC sent to its membership today.
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Subject: Join with Gabby
From: Ann F. Lewis and Barbara Goldberg Goldman
Dear NJDC Supporter,
In January, President Barack Obama took a number of actions to combat “the epidemic of gun violence in this country” that has claimed far too many innocent and precious lives. When the President addressed the nation, he made clear that “if there is even one life that can be saved, then we’ve got an obligation to try.” The Senate Judiciary Committee picked up on his call and convened its own hearing to address gun violence, and our dear friend former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ)—who was tragically wounded in a mass shooting—delivered this powerful message to the committee:
This is an important conversation for our children, for our communities, for Democrats, and Republicans. Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important.
Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying. Too many children. We must do something.
It will be hard. But the time is now. You must act. Be bold. Be courageous. Americans are counting on you.
As the co-founders of NJDC’s Women’s Leadership Network, we urge you to echo Gabby’s words by telling your Senators to be courageous by supporting measures to reduce gun violence and protect our children. Call your Senators and Representative today and urge them to:
* Support universal background checks for gun purchases;
* Improve access to mental health services for all Americans;
* Support the assault weapons ban introduced by Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA); and
* Use their voice and their vote to protect America’s children.
Jewish tradition teaches that we must pass along a better world to our children and grandchildren, and one way to do that is by taking steps to prevent the next Sandy Hook, Aurora, Tucson, or Columbine tragedy. With your help, our Senators will know that American Jews are firmly supportive of efforts to end the epidemic of gun violence and make America’s cities, towns, and neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Sincerely,
Ann F. Lewis and Barbara Goldberg Goldman
