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Karen Kern: Seems this terrorist didn’t need a gun; do we ban cars?

OK, enough is enough. After this recent incident in New York City, it’s time to apply the same regulations to automobiles, trucks, buses and motorcycles as we do to guns. We need deep background checks on who can sell, rent or lease these vehicles as well as deep background checks on who can buy them and where and when they can be used. Then maybe the AAA will become as much of a pariah as the NRA.

Karen Kern, Modesto

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 4:45 PM with the headline "Karen Kern: Seems this terrorist didn’t need a gun; do we ban cars?."

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