Beto O’Rourke cites Kent State massacre as he calls for firearm confiscation

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Here is a thought: If you are going to advocate for the forcible confiscation of an estimated 16 million rifles from lawful American citizens, it is probably best not to do it against the backdrop of one of the most famous incidents of unarmed citizens being shot to death by government forces.

Looking at you, Beto O’Rourke.

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