Star-Ledger Guest ColumnistGun violence in America is a public health crisis. Just this month alone we have seen mass shootings at a supermarket, a church and an elementary school. In each tragic case, the victims were simply performing ordinary activities — shopping for groceries, attending church services, and enjoying what would have otherwise been an ordinary school day. The perpetrators of these atrocities appeared to have one thing in common: ready access to firearms.
In short, PLCAA shields gun manufacturers and dealers from much civil liability – immunizing them from being held responsible for the harm they cause in American communities every day. No other industry enjoys the same protections that Congress has bestowed on the gun industry. Any other company would need to pay for causing such widespread damage and would take reasonable steps to reduce the harms associated with their products.
New legislation supported by Gov. Phil Murphy would give us more robust legal tools to seek redress from these big companies — big companies that continue to profit from the deaths of New Jerseyans.
Misplaced emotional action that will drive gun dealers out of the state. The gun is a neutral tool just like a car. Does the state intend on suing the car makers for drunk driver deaths? Issue good citizens ccw permits and we'll stop the murderers. Solved
Funny, he didn’t mention the recent mass shooting on the subway right next door to his state. Oh…I know why.
Then we hold the Democrats responsible for all the fentinol deaths.... I know I spelt it wrong.
And here is someone who is telling you what needs to be down.
with idiotic logic yet again. I’m sure firearm manufacturers doesn’t tell people to commit violence with their products. Let’s also sue cigarette companies. Car companies. Etc.
Can of worms. Can I then sue General Motors for making cars readily available after someone drives recklessly and runs into me? How about Anheuser-Busch after a drunk driver kills someone?