Walking the Plank
Here’s the “gun plank” from the Democratic Party’s 2008 platform:
“We recognize that the right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition[1], and we will preserve Americans’ continued Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation[2], but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne[3]. We can work together to enact and enforce common-sense laws[4] and improvements, like closing the gun show loophole[5], improving our background check[6] system and reinstating the assault weapons ban,[7] so that guns do not fall into the hands of terrorists or criminals[8].”
- The right to bear arms is not tradition - it’s IN THE CONSTITUTION!
- “Reasonable regulation” — a vague expression at best and most likely a thinly veiled threat to restrict all guns and ammo.
- You will have fewer rights if you live in Chicago than if you live in Cheyenne - an example of Democrat “equal opportunity under the law.”
- “Common sense” — see “reasonable regulation” above.
- “Gun show loophole” — a myth. It ranks right up there with “global warming.”
- “Improved background check” - a device to further restrict who may own guns.
- “Assault weapon” - assault is a behavior and weapon is a tool. Assault is a verb, not an adjective.
- Criminals and terrorists are never, ever going to obey gun laws. Period. Criminals and terrorists will ALWAYS have access to guns.
