Obama: Weapons Of War ‘Have No Place In A Movie Theater’

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Announcing his intention to call for the reinstatement of a federal assault weapons ban, President Obama alluded to the Aurora, Colorado shooting spree that took place in a crowded movie theater.

“Weapons designed for the theater of war have no place in a movie theater,” Obama said at a White House press conference.

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