Post by Logan on Jul 8, 2016 7:13:51 GMT -6
Matt Damon will be back in Idaho July 20, promoting his new “Jason Bourne” movie with a screening benefitting the Treasure Valley YMCA. However, the Oscar-winning actor can’t expect a warm welcome, specifically from the Idaho Second Amendment Alliance.
The pro-gun group is upset over comments Damon made while promoting his new movie in Australia earlier this month.
According to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald, Damon praised the sweeping gun control measures the country implemented in 1996 following a mass shooting on the island of Tasmania.
“You guys did it here in one fell swoop, and I wish that could happen in my country,” said Damon in an interview. “It’s such a personal issue for people that we cannot talk about it sensibly.”
Read more: www.idahostatejournal.com/members/pro-gun-group-to-protest-matt-damon-at-meridian-event/article_4555b516-542a-5b33-8f84-57ebfaa0d79b.html
The pro-gun group is upset over comments Damon made while promoting his new movie in Australia earlier this month.
According to a story in the Sydney Morning Herald, Damon praised the sweeping gun control measures the country implemented in 1996 following a mass shooting on the island of Tasmania.
“You guys did it here in one fell swoop, and I wish that could happen in my country,” said Damon in an interview. “It’s such a personal issue for people that we cannot talk about it sensibly.”
Read more: www.idahostatejournal.com/members/pro-gun-group-to-protest-matt-damon-at-meridian-event/article_4555b516-542a-5b33-8f84-57ebfaa0d79b.html