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CARTOON: GUN LOBBY, 1976. Cartoon comment on the defeat of a 1976 gun control bill by the U
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CARTOON: GUN LOBBY, 1976. Cartoon comment on the defeat of a 1976 gun control bill by the U
CARTOON: GUN LOBBY, 1976.
Cartoon comment on the defeat of a 1976 gun control bill by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee after a push by the gun lobby. Cartoon by Edmund Valtman, 11 March 1976
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1976 Bill Committee Congress Control Defeat Edmund Firearm Hartford Times House Of Representatives Judiciary Legislation Lobby March Political Rifle United States Valtman Booby Trap
EDITORS COMMENTS
The 1976 gun control bill was a contentious issue in the United States, and this cartoon print captures the sentiment surrounding its defeat by the U. S. House Judiciary Committee. Created by Edmund Valtman and published in the Hartford Times on March 11,1976, it serves as a political commentary on the influence of the gun lobby. In this thought-provoking illustration, Valtman cleverly depicts a booby trap set up around an open book labeled "Gun Control Bill". The book is rigged with wires connected to rifles aimed at anyone attempting to pass or support legislation for stricter firearm regulations. This visual metaphor highlights how powerful lobbying groups can manipulate lawmakers and obstruct meaningful change. The late 1970s marked a period of intense debate over gun control legislation in Congress. The defeat of this particular bill showcased how influential interest groups could sway decision-making processes within government institutions like the House Judiciary Committee. Valtman's cartoon provides viewers with an opportunity to reflect on the role of lobbyists in shaping policy outcomes and raises questions about who truly benefits from such defeats. It serves as a reminder that even well-intentioned efforts can be derailed by powerful interests when it comes to issues as sensitive as firearms regulation. This print from Granger Art on Demand offers us a glimpse into American history, capturing both the political climate of that time and ongoing debates surrounding gun control today.
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