[ernie]

They are logical actions that the majority of americans support and that most in congress or the senate won't do themselves for fear of the NRA. It was also an open and honestly emotional speech by the president.

Is it enough? Hell no. Not even close. But at least someone is willing to do something. Baby steps are better than no steps at all.

How to enforce it? Not sure but the impression I get is that this is something that the agency itself has wanted. I think they know they have ways to enforce it.

The executive order is not a onerous or shocking one. It's common sense. Common sense that most agree on. The only thing the GOP has is a "slippery slope" argument. The GOP has over and over again said "just enforce existing laws!"...well low and behold the executive action calls for just that and adding agents. The GOP response is "how dare you!".

I think the president framed it properly...this isn't going to stop all gun violence. Nothing they do can stop it all. But if it stops one incident then how is that not worth it? These are common sense things. Enforce current laws. Increased background checks. Mental Health funding/treatment improvements.