Ohio Representative Jim Jordan on Monday slammed congressional Democrats for pushing gun control legislation aimed at stopping the recurring mass shootings across the nation, claiming on Twitter that Democrats have defunded the police and asking users “who is going to protect you?” if gun control laws are implemented.
“First, they #DefundThePolice. Now, Democrats want to make it tougher for law-abiding citizens to own a gun,” Jordan wrote before asking, “Who’s going to protect you?”
The former Wrestling Coach has said that he opposes raising the age to 21 of purchasing semi-automatic rifles because “it’s unconstitutional.”
Yup. It appears that Jordan and his Republican allies believe the US constitution is a death pact that cannot be changed. So their position is that any law governing any aspect of gun ownership is a violation of the Second Amendment and people won’t be able to protect themselves against the government.
Naturally, Twitter users didn’t waste time in responding to “Jimbo’s” question.
First, they #DefundThePolice.
Now, Democrats want to make it tougher for law-abiding citizens to own a gun.
Who’s going to protect you?
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) June 6, 2022
You did nothing to stop college wrestlers from being molested by their team physician EVEN after they came to you for help.
What the fuck do you know about protecting anyone, Gym? pic.twitter.com/qjBgTeBsSR— Jo 🌻 (@JoJoFromJerz) June 6, 2022
Who voted AGAINST $360 billion in funding for police departments in need, funding for Capitol police & defunded prisons? Republicans. They're the ones ACTUALLY defunding law enforcement.
Thanks to Democrats, Ohio's getting $250 million & Toledo is hiring 100 officers.
— Mind Rambling (@RamblingMyMind) June 6, 2022
Uvalde 40% of budget was for police. Not a good point Jimbo.
— Fordham (@Publius1958) June 7, 2022
Deflecting, again? https://t.co/lZSHfD61xP
— Thomas P. (Tom) Logan🇺🇸🇯🇵 (@TokyoTom2020) June 6, 2022
No law abiding citizen has intervened on a mass shooting (100s!)yet to prevent or even end it. Only paid security, public or private.. And in the case of public, often as cowards. In any case ,no civilian has done ANYTHING but murder innocent ppl.
— brian hagman (@hagman_brian) June 6, 2022
A good guy can still buy a gun. It will only be harder for the bad guys to buy a gun. What's your problem with that?
— Aukje (@Dutchfollowr) June 6, 2022
It's hard to imagine a scenario where you'd need an assault rifle to "protect yourself", or how a waiting period and background check to purchase a gun would be problem for law abiding citizen.
— Deeps Tate is disappointed in humanity (@Idontha73007498) June 6, 2022
@TheDemocrats have not defunded the police.
However, in many states, republicans have, Gym.— Robin Eublind 🇺🇦 (@iamrobineublind) June 6, 2022
Every NRA exhibition is a gun free zone.
One cannot open carry inside of an NRA event even with an Open Carry Permit.
Why is that?
Why aren't you picketing outside of the NRA offices?
Why haven't you reached out to Wayne LaPierre,
CEO of the NRA, to demand open carry at events?— Just Me (@myweiredworld) June 6, 2022
NOT YOU!
– Buffalo – 10 killed, 3 wounded
Weapon- assault-style rifle LEGAL in NY– Uvalde, TX – 19 children & 2 adults dead.
Weapon – 2 AF-15s, 375 rounds of ammo, 30 rifle magazines. LEGAL in TX– 4 killed in Tulsa hospital.
Weapon – assault rifle & handgun. LEGAL— PO'Brien #MeidasMighty (@obrien70p) June 6, 2022
Not you. We'll just ask your old wrestling team.
— Nancy Davis (@NancyDavis3333) June 6, 2022
