Now, Bush on guns
Bush took the time to slam Kerry for not getting heartland values (whatever those are), thusly:
“We stand for the Second Amendment, which gives every American the individual right to bear arms,” Bush told several thousand people who filled a rain-soaked baseball infield in this southeastern Ohio community. “I’ve got a record on that issue. It stands in stark contrast to my opponent.”
It also guarantees us the right to bear arms that look mean. And to bear a semiautomatic rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of- (i) a folding or telescoping stock; (ii)a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; (iii)a bayonet mount; (iv) a flash suppressor or threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor; and (v) a grenade launcher.
You have also stated support for renewal of the assault weapons ban on aesthetic features. That is in stark contrast to the words coming out of your mouth.
August 2nd, 2004 at 1:23 pm
No, it’s not. Bush has always championed the Second Amendment generally, while carving out an exception for guns that look mean. It may not be a great position to take, but he has been consistent on it.
Plus, given the political realities, Second Amendment purity is not an option right now. Our choice is between one guy who supports 95% of the Second Amendment and won’t lift a finger to crush the other 5%, and another who will twist arms to crush that 5% and as much of the remaining 95% as he can reach. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather spend the next four years fighting over 5% of the Second Amendment than 100% of it.