John,
Credit cards have enabled many of America’s mass shootings in the last decade.
For example, the man who shot up a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, got away with buying $11,000 in assault rifles, gas masks, grenades, and ammo. He just charged it to his credit card.
However inadvertent or deliberate, credit card companies and banks profit off of those who terrorize our communities. And we know that in this moment, no one can sit on the sidelines. Everyone has a responsibility to do their part.
These companies are no exception. That’s why today we’re calling on the financial industry to do their part to cut off the sales of these weapons of war.
We’re calling on banks and credit card companies to:
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If this Congress and this president won’t act, the least the financial industry could do is stop profiting off of sales of these weapons. If enough of us speak out, they’ll consider it. That’s why it’s so important for us to get as many signatures on this petition as possible.
The financial industry has played a part in government efforts to stop the illegal drug trade, trafficking, and other violent crimes. It's time for them to step up now and stop the easy flow of assault weapons to terrorists.
If enough of us make our voices heard now, we stand a chance to make that happen. Thank you for adding your name to our petition today.
Beto