Curry optimistic gun laws will change: 'It seems pretty commonsense'
There are a number of issues that Stephen Curry would like to see addressed in the United States, including gun control, race relations, and gender equality.
Of those, the Golden State Warriors point guard believes the nation is closest to changing gun laws.
"I think gun control is the most realistic because I don't know what other examples we need about having to create a safe environment for kids going to school," Curry told The Athletic's Anthony Slater. "We obviously know what happened in Florida, what's happened historically with all the school shootings."
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Curry was referring to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14 that claimed 17 lives. The father of two (with a third on the way) emphasized the importance of fortifying federal gun control laws for the sake of the nation's future.
"That's just a simple policy change that can help," he said. "Simple as in it seems pretty commonsense. I know there are people on both sides, but it's pretty clear if we're really trying to protect the next generation, that's a must. The conversation has already been started and I think there's enough momentum to get over the hump."
The two-time MVP said he was encouraged by seeing several Stoneman Douglas survivors come forward publicly to demand change.
"You saw what happened on TV at the town hall where kids are face to face with politicians asking some tough questions, trying to get answers about why can't things change," Curry said.
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Similar to Curry, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his "first choice" of problems to fix would be "eliminating semi-automatic weapons from our society."
There has been some momentum in that direction. Delta Air Lines and United recently joined a growing list of powerful companies that cut ties with the National Rifle Association, and Dick's Sporting Goods announced Wednesday that it will no longer sell assault-style rifles or high-capacity magazines. In addition, a new CNN poll suggests 70 percent of U.S. citizens are in favor of tighter gun laws, while President Donald Trump promised Monday to "turn our grief into action."