GOV CHRISTIE CALLS 2PM NEWS CONF TODAY

[NJdiverTony 27]

I don't want to hang out with you either.

 

LOL... that makes two of us

[BOOMSTICK 6]

See the post two above yours.

 

It's not just kids though that get labeled. It just pisses me off that just because it's in the household, they place the blame on it. They do the same crap with music. "The music made him do it!" **slips back into his straight jacket** OK...i'm done venting for now.

[NicePants 58]

I find it funny that people who vehemently protect the second amendment would cut the throat of the first as a way of protecting the second. The supreme court has already ruled that you cannot ban violent media because it is protected under the first amendment. We already have ratings systems in place to advise parents as to what would be appropriate for their child, it's just that a crapload of those parents would rather use call of duty as their babysitter instead of explaining to their kids why people don't come back five seconds after they get shot in real life and why it isn't cool to actually go around and shoot people. Protect the entire Constitution or it's all for shit.

[plode 0]

I wonder if someone tripped over the power supply or if they want this to be like NY and do things behind closed doors.

 

It seemed like they were setting things up, getting the camera aimed correctly, correct zoom. I'd say 3PM.

[emt1231 0]

Its weird I havent heard anything on news 12 about this...

[NJCK 5]

It seemed like they were setting things up, getting the camera aimed correctly, correct zoom. I'd say 3PM.

 

Yes delayed to 3pm awaiting everyone to arrive.

[H.M. Murdock 0]

Word is that the caterers were late and everything got pushed back

[NicePants 58]

I don't think they'd do all of this for some sandy relief conference. Prepare for the worst, comrades.

[emt1231 0]

Can't make announcement with out having food for Christie.

[BOOMSTICK 6]

I find it funny that people who vehemently protect the second amendment would cut the throat of the first as a way of protecting the second. The supreme court has already ruled that you cannot ban violent media because it is protected under the first amendment. We already have ratings systems in place to advise parents as to what would be appropriate for their child, it's just that a crapload of those parents would rather use call of duty as their babysitter instead of explaining to their kids why people don't come back five seconds after they get shot in real life and why it isn't cool to actually go around and shoot people. Protect the entire Constitution or it's all for shit.

 

Just to clarify so nobody comes down on me... I have my own room where I play my games. My oldest son who will be 14 this year, is only allowed to play the games that are rated for his age. My 3 year old...well...he's too busy sticking slices of cheese into the DVD player.

[H.M. Murdock 0]

It's on, audio problem?

[NJCK 5]

Begun.

[Rifleman1 32]

It is on...

[H.M. Murdock 0]

It's on FIOS channel 1 too

[MarkWVU02 47]

Someone keep this post updated on what happens. Still at work then need to go to DMV.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

"wait 7 days prior to the purchase of any firearm" - what!?

[Bowling Ball 22]

please keep updating on here, my livefeed won't work!

[chris327 30]

My parents let me play violent video games as a kid. But i was disciplined, i would never disrespect my elders, or talk back, or anything. One time i got in an argument with my brother and my dad asked where our favorite game was and he broke it in half.

[H.M. Murdock 0]

"wait 7 days prior to the purchase of any firearm" - what!?

 

We never run into that minimum because the town takes 30+ days

[Krdshrk 3,878]

So far he stated that the problem isn't just guns, it's violence in general.

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

"I support the laws we have on the books today...but that doesn't mean we can't do more to address violence"

[NJBeretta 42]

He's giving his opening monologue now - and while mentioning the laws, mentioned something about us having a "7-day waiting period."

 

Aside from when NICS was "down" around Christmastime (and possibly still now), apparently even the Governor is unfamiliar with the laws...

[H.M. Murdock 0]

Task to determine causes of violence -- keeps omitting guns from it -- not a BAD sign

[TooBigToFit 2]

I'm not sure how to read him so far... He's still walking the line, with a slight anti-gun hint now and then. But I do like how he's trying to expand the discussion beyond firearms. I just wish he would focus it away.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I played violent video games all the time growing up and I passed my psych the first try.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Created a new task force to address Gun Control, Addiction, Mental Illness, Violence, etc.

[H.M. Murdock 0]

He's giving his opening monologue now - and while mentioning the laws, mentioned something about us having a "7-day waiting period."

 

Aside from when NICS was "down" around Christmastime (and possibly still now), apparently even the Governor is unfamiliar with the laws...

 

I believe there is a 7 day waiting period but the P2Ps take much longer so we never run into that restriction

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

No mention of anything specific regarding new firearms legislation yet. Lots of talk about "underlying causes", "look elsewhere", "whole picture" - sorry, trying to work at the same time.

[dtown223 12]

I played violent video games all the time growing up and I passed my psych the first try.

Lmao

How many tries do they give you?

Yeesh...

[DirtyDigz 1,812]

"we cannot and should not let emotions guide our actions, not empty rhetoric, fear, division and politics along with the 24 hour media cycle"