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Washington CeaseFire Endorses Dow Constantine for King County Executive -- Citizen Activist Group Touts His County Experience an

August 6th, 2009, blog post by kmcomer

August 5, 2009 - Seattle, WA - Washington Ceasefire, the statewide citizen activist group
dedicated to reducing gun violence, announced today its endorsement of Dow Constantine for
King County Executive.

“While there are several very good candidates who support our fight for common sense gun control, we believe Mr. Constantine has the experience and commitment to help reduce the approximately 150 yearly gun deaths in the King County and the estimated $500 million in public costs associated with this neglected and preventable public health tragedy, ” said Ralph Fascitelli, Board President of Washington Ceasefire.

Several studies have shown that gun violence is in direct proportion to home gun ownership. Washington Ceasefire believes gun violence can be reduced in the King County, and encourages citizens to:

  • Reconsider having guns in the home, especially if children live or play in or around the home.
  • Ask neighbors if they own a gun, a require the gun is secured in a safe before letting children play in or around the home.

Washington Ceasefire believes Constantine will work with elected officials in Washington State to ban military assault weapons as well as mandate background checks on all gun purchases - including those at gun shows. Recent polls show over 80% of Washingtonians favor these mandates, but Olympia has been slow to act due to pressure from the powerful gun lobby. “Constantine is one of the few elected officials that recognizes that the bark of the gun lobby is far worse than its bite. Indeed, over 70% of gun lobby backed candidates lost in the 2006 and 2008 elections,” said Fascitelli. “Dow has the courage to stare down special interest groups for the better good of the general population and that is why Washington Ceasefire offers our endorsement for the 2009 primaries,” he said.

Visit Dow's Website to learn more about his campaign or get involved in the race!