Post by peterd on Jul 3, 2012 2:51:47 GMT -8
Some 130 lawmakers sent President Obama a letter on Monday expressing their opposition to a pending arms trade treaty if it impinges on gun rights and U.S. sovereignty in any way.
The United Nations this week begins a month-long process of crafting a long-delayed treaty to create international standards for importing and exporting conventional weapons. Proponents say the treaty would bring much of the rest of the world in line with U.S. standards without affecting domestic sales, but gun enthusiasts are worried.
thehill.com/blogs/global-affairs/un-treaties/235999-opposition-to-un-arms-trade-treaty-heats-up
The United Nations this week begins a month-long process of crafting a long-delayed treaty to create international standards for importing and exporting conventional weapons. Proponents say the treaty would bring much of the rest of the world in line with U.S. standards without affecting domestic sales, but gun enthusiasts are worried.
thehill.com/blogs/global-affairs/un-treaties/235999-opposition-to-un-arms-trade-treaty-heats-up