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Gun control urged amid King anniversary reflections
The piece links Martin Luther King Jr. observances with Governor Branstad's state address to argue that gun dependence fuels crime and prison crowding. It cites 11,000 annual gun deaths in the U.S. and contrasts with lower rates abroad, urging federal action, background checks, waiting periods, and registration via Handgun Control Inc. Cedar Rapids minister Jeremy Brigham adds personal perspective.
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