The bill's gun ban would have little impact on crime. The 19 assault weapons that would be banned by the bill are rifles that look mean. They're almost never used in crimes. In fact, half again as many murders are committed with fists in any year as with rifles of all kinds. Considering the crime bill on balance.
Polls show that crime is the number one issue of public concern.
There are indications that a majority believe crime is a result of a breakdown of moral character and not a result of joblessness, poverty or lack of education. There are also indications that a majority believe the criminal justice system does not hold criminals accountable for their crimes. The crime bill would do little or nothing to reduce the amount of crime. Reviving the bill for another vote will not change that fact.