[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 THE DAILY 45: A MASSACHUSETTS SUICIDE

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                           HON. BOBBY L. RUSH

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, everyday, 45 people, on average, are fatally 
shot in the United States.
   Unfortunately, many of these shootings are the result of a 
relationship gone bad. On September 22, in Massachusetts, with a .35-
caliber gun in his hand and a lack of judgment in his head, Scott 
MacLellan shot and wounded his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend and then 
fired a fatal shot into his own skull. She was ready and did move on, 
but Scott refused to respect her wishes. Too many people with control 
issues are forcing either their partners or themselves to an early 
grave. Too often, they use a gun to carry out their plans.
   Americans of conscience must come together to stop the senseless 
death of ``The Daily 45.'' When will Americans say ``enough is enough, 
stop the killing!''

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