In an opinion segment on Fox News on Saturday, host Julie Banderas called for sensible gun legislation and questioned why anyone would need an AR-15 assault weapon in their home, and Fox viewers were livid.

Discussing the Parkland, Florida shooting that left 17 dead, Banderas asked, “Does America need an assault weapon to protect itself?”

She then answered her own question.

“I’d like to take a timeout now for a common sense moment,” she began. “Of course, owning a gun is the right of every US citizen, but it is the responsibility of lawmakers to prevent those who don’t deserve the right from acquiring one. It’s not an infringement on the Second Amendment to stop arming the mentally ill, but some will argue, ‘How do you plan to determine who is mentally ill?’ Well, this goes well beyond mental health — background checks should include criminal records and any history of violence and drug abuse, and why not require training?”

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Banderas’s challenge to Fox viewers to reflect on changes to gun law laws did not go over well on social media and she faced a deluge of criticism, leading her to tweet Saturday night, “Good night and lighten up. Life is too short.”

You can see some of the vitriol she faced below:

And you know who Banderas reminds me of @ykm279? Those Hollywood elites w/their armed guards, but call for gun control. She lives in her gated community the Hamptons where she probably never have to "be a good shot"….BUT CONTROL AWAY, THE LITTLE PERSON! GUN CONTROL THEM! — DJT_ChosenbyGod (@DJT_ChosenbyGod) March 4, 2018

Responsible gun owners do not need more rules and regulations. — Denise flanagan (@Denisef22501126) March 4, 2018

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You know the Glock 22 handgun holds 15 rounds, right? So how does limiting the number of bullets in the magazine for a rifle do anything to prevent mass shootings? — PatriotLady63 (@shannd63) March 4, 2018

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You dont know much about guns. Should probably shy away from the subject until better informed. — Shawn (@m5computer) March 4, 2018

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Just changed the channel to a re-run of Lou Dobbs… at least he understands the reason for the 2nd Amendment and isn't a closet liberal. #IAmTheNRA — Greg Ellsworth (@GregEllsworth) March 4, 2018

Are you from this country? Do you understand what freedom is? Don't you realize there is nothing to stop infringements on your free speech and free press without the 2nd Amendment living? Go read the Constitution and Bill of Rights and learn something. — David L. Peters Sr. (@DavidLPetersSr1) March 4, 2018

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If you are a so-called news anchor, just report the news and keep your opinion{s} to your self. I watch Fox News for the news not opinions. Shepherd Smith has enough. Tuning you out when you are on. — W. R. Swords (@Bignif) March 4, 2018

You're not an Emmy Winning Journalist, You're an Emmy Winning Agitator. What you're doing isn't journalism, you're injecting your opinion into something you obviously know nothing about. People like you are why I stopped watching Fox 🇺🇸 — Ken Sirmons (@sirmons_ken) March 4, 2018

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Why don't you call it "My Uneducated Opinion", after listening to that, WOW, just another person who has no clue what a semi automatic rifle is. You are entitled to your opinion, but please have an idea what you are talking about. — Bobby Fears (@BobbyFears1) March 4, 2018

Epic fail on your topic of "common sense", Julie. It's like you're in a coming sense free zone & you can't even defend yourself against us… — Leslie Nash (@NashEyes62) March 4, 2018

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