Obama: Any terrorist or disturbed person in America can easily buy powerful weapons

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, who visited Orlando, the site of the massacre at a gay club, stated that it is now time to remember that all humans are equal and possess dignity. He criticized the easy access to powerful weapons in America. On June 17, Obama had a private meeting in Orlando with the families of the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in contemporary American history, as well as the injured from the incident. After this meeting, Obama stated that the massacre was an 'attack on the LGBTQ community' and called for a reaffirmation of 'core values' in the United States: 'If there was ever a time when we needed to reaffirm our fundamental values, our commitment to human dignity, and that everyone counts, it is now.' Obama added, 'It is a good time for all of us to show how we treat each other and to insist on equality and respect for all human beings.' The President of the United States also criticized the gun access laws in America again, stating, 'Unfortunately, the political conditions in our country have made it easy for any terrorist or even a disturbed person to legally purchase very powerful weapons.' He mentioned, 'I embraced the grieving families, and they asked me: Why do these (massacres) continue to happen? They called for more action to prevent such killings; they do not care about politics. Neither do I.' One relative present at the meeting shared a photo on Twitter. This is not the first time the President of the United States has strongly criticized the easy access to weapons. Efforts to control guns have been a primary focus of his presidential terms. However, these efforts have not succeeded in enacting laws that would make it harder for gun buyers in the United States. Especially since a group of politicians, particularly Republicans who hold a majority in Congress, argue that any action in this area would mean changing the Constitution. The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution emphasizes the right of the people to access weapons. Meanwhile, the National Rifle Association is the main lobby opposing stricter gun access regulations, actively working to prevent the enactment of stricter laws. This lobby announced a few months ago that it would continue its 'fight to defend the Second Amendment.' Obama has traveled to several cities in America to meet with survivors and victims of gun violence. However, none of these incidents have been as extensive as the Orlando massacre. Omar Mateen, the perpetrator of the massacre, was born in the United States to an Afghan family. Investigations into him are ongoing, but senior U.S. officials say he was likely influenced by extremist thoughts. The President of the United States stated, 'We cannot arrest every individual who wishes to harm their neighbors, friends, coworkers, or strangers.' He noted that such an individual can easily and legally access a weapon. He then added that those who support easy access to weapons should meet with the families of the Orlando victims. During Obama's visit to Orlando, Republican Senator Marco Rubio from Florida (where Orlando is located) accompanied the President. According to the White House, the joint trip emphasized its bipartisan nature and 'showed unity' in America. With new efforts and pressures from Democratic politicians in Congress, a vote is likely to take place next week on a law known as 'No Fly, No Buy,' which aims to prevent individuals on the no-fly list from accessing weapons. Omar Mateen killed 49 people and injured 53 in the attack on the gay club in Orlando. Mateen was killed during a police assault to rescue hostages.