Amendment Quote by Jesse Jackson
![“[Donald Trump] can't reach out and push off at the same time when he says - he says we want the ban on assault weapons, because they're so very dangerous, and background checks on guns, given the level of violence in the country, he says he wants more guns to make us more secure.” quote by Jesse Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/11e/jesse-jackson-1161_amendment_donald-trump-can-t-reach-out-and-push-of_3236058.jpg)
“[Donald Trump] can't reach out and push off at the same time when he says - he says we want the ban on assault weapons, because they're so very dangerous, and background checks on guns, given the level of violence in the country, he says he wants more guns to make us more secure.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, Jesse Jackson, 2018
He argues that stricter gun laws reduce safety, suggesting more guns increase security.
In simple terms: More guns equal safety, he claims.
Key Takeaway
Question the link between gun ownership and security.
Themes
politics
gun control
public safety
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- community safety
- legislative lobbying
Key Concepts
rights vs. regulation
security rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes his stance?
- How do cultural attitudes shape gun policy?
A Different Perspective
His claim ignores data showing guns often increase risk.
![“To end the crisis [of gun violence], we have to regulate -or, in the case of handguns and assault weapons, completely ban -the product. We are far past the [point] where registration, licensing, safety training, background checks, or waiting periods will have much effect on firearms violence.” quote by Josh Sugarmann](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/788/josh-sugarmann-37570_assault_to-end-the-crisis-of-gun-violence-we-hav_1588078.jpg)
![“The bottom line is if the president [Barack Obama] really wants to keep guns out of the hands of criminals, maybe his Justice Department should stop releasing felons, many of which are illegal immigrants, only to the streets of America.” quote by Katie Pavlich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d91/katie-pavlich-4312_america_the-bottom-line-is-if-the-president-bara_1697375.jpg)
