It seems that John McCain's election strategy is going against whatever popular sentiment is at the time. I guess the sign of a strong leader is going against whatever his people want.
First it was saying he wants to send more troops over to Iraq when people were clamoring for the end of the war. Now, according to this item on Yahoo News, after the horrible killings at Virginia Tech, he wants, and this is a direct quote "no gun control".
Yes, he said that! Go read the freakin' link if you don't believe me!
Back? Now do you believe me?
Now, if we take him at his word exactly as he spoke it. this means he wants no waiting periods, no background checks, heck, even no licenses to carry a firearm. No gun control, period.
My stance? Not that anyone asked, but I believe that American's have the right to bear arms, with limitations. I'm all for background checks and waiting periods. If you pass that, you can have a handgun or hunting rifle. That's it. I don't see the need for automatic weapons. And don't give me that "people collect them" BS. You want to collect something? Collect baseball cards. Maybe Longenberger baskets. Perhaps antique cars. Heck, why not comic books. Because nobody can shoot up a shopping mall if they steal your copy of Betty and Veronica Double Digest # 1.
John McCain is starting to drift into that area where he's really starting to scare me. Like, Pat Buchanan scary.
BTW, according to the article, he once supported background checks for buyers at gun shows. That sounds like gun control to me. I wonder if anybody is going to accuse him of waffling or flip-flopping?
Bill
Arm everyone! This way, everyone will be civil to one another. I mean, it's worked so well for the rap community.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what Beach Boys song he can co-opt to speak about gun control?
ReplyDeleteWe'll have fun, fun, fun when the Congress takes the gun laws away?