Sami Rahamim Criticizes DFL for Stalling on Gun Control

Sami Rahamim, a St. Louis Park High student and the son of slain Accent Signage owner Reuven Rahamim, is among a group of gun control advocates that is criticizing the DFL for stalling on gun control legislation.

Advocates visited the Capitol on Friday to criticize House Speaker Paul Thissen and other DFL leaders for not allowing on the floor a bill that would expand gun background checks to private sales.

Said Rahamim:

It seems to me that Speaker Thissen is trying to protect the caucus. But after he and Majority Leader (Erin) Murphy looked me in the eye, after I looked them in the eye and told them my story of gun violence, I think it’s fair for me to look them in the eyes now and ask them if it’s the caucus that really needs protecting and not hard-working Minnesotans like my father and countless other kids, young adults and people of all ages from around the state. Democrats, it’s a mistake to side with the NRA because if you choose to side with a lobby that traffics in fear as much as guns are trafficked in our streets, then I think it’s clear to Minnesotans on what grounds you stand.

Rahamim’s comments start at 7:34 in the video above. What do you think of his remarks? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.