Posted: 2/23/2007 10:30:51 AM EDT
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Forget the liberal and conservative bias... take the gloves off for a sec... I don't care if this is dupe or not... Where does Obama stand on the gun rights? I have heard from several that he is more mod than lib, but some don't know where he stands. I'm conservative, however, I do tend to lean moderate, but very pro gun. I vote for who is the best, whether that person is lib or con, however, I do choose who stands for gun rights and the 2nd amendment. "Some" libs (and I say that loosely) are for gun rights. Is Obama one of them? |
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Here ya go. 998 IL State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Jul 2, 1998 Principles that Obama supports on gun issues: * Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons. * Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms. * Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms. There is a reason people think he is a damned turd. Any more questions? Edited to add a few more gems from the JUNIOR senator from Illinois: "According to the Baltimore Sun, Barack Obama was interested in making the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban permanant, instead of letting it expire. "I believe we need to renew--not roll back--this common sense gun law," Obama said." And, The AP - January 17, 2007 - Obama Record May Be Gold Mine For Critics ... Obama regularly supported gun-control measures, including a ban on semiautomatic "assault weapons" and a limit on handgun purchases to one a month. He also opposed letting people use a self-defense argument if charged with violating local handgun bans by using weapons in their homes. The bill was a reaction to a Chicago-area man who, after shooting an intruder, was charged with a handgun violation. Supporters framed the issue as a fundamental question of whether homeowners have the right to protect themselves. Obama joined several Chicago Democrats who argued the measure could open loopholes letting gun owners use their weapons on the street. They said local governments should have the final say, but the self-defense exception passed 41-16 and ultimately became state law. "It's bad politics to be on the wrong side of the Second Amendment come election time," said Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association. "It will certainly be talked about. You can take that to the bank." On the other hand, Obama parted company with gun control advocates when he backed a measure to let retired police officers and military police carry concealed weapons. |
LOL.... Nope, no more questions. That answered it. Thx. He's a no vote from me. |
