I don't think either side can be trusted, right or left. Public opinion and polls (that equal votes) are what cause pro or anti gun stances.
I get a kick out of all the anti Obama crowd. I am not convinced that McCain is any more "pro-gun" than Obama, no matter what he says.
Don't forget who was behind the ORIGINAL Assault Weapons ban in 1989. Remember that one? Not the Clinton ban, but the BUSH Sr. ban. This stopped the importation of certain types of "Assault" weapons (like the Beretta AR-70), and got the ball rolling for the gun grabbers. Bush backed this attempt at legislating Morality after the Stockton schoolyard shooting (Purdy). When I voted for Bush Sr., I had no idea he would turn on the gun owners who had helped put him into power. The NRA endorsed Bush SR. in the 88 election, and he repaid us after getting into power with a gun Ban to appease the public and press (CNN).
If either side (including McCain) sees an advantage to banning certain types of weapons, or pushing for gun "Registration" (one step closer to confiscation!) once they get in power, they will. No matter who is in office after November 08, when another violent shooting hits the networks, and the public demands action, the new Admin. will support more gun control. Of this, be sure.
History repeats itself.
I get a kick out of all the anti Obama crowd. I am not convinced that McCain is any more "pro-gun" than Obama, no matter what he says.
Don't forget who was behind the ORIGINAL Assault Weapons ban in 1989. Remember that one? Not the Clinton ban, but the BUSH Sr. ban. This stopped the importation of certain types of "Assault" weapons (like the Beretta AR-70), and got the ball rolling for the gun grabbers. Bush backed this attempt at legislating Morality after the Stockton schoolyard shooting (Purdy). When I voted for Bush Sr., I had no idea he would turn on the gun owners who had helped put him into power. The NRA endorsed Bush SR. in the 88 election, and he repaid us after getting into power with a gun Ban to appease the public and press (CNN).
If either side (including McCain) sees an advantage to banning certain types of weapons, or pushing for gun "Registration" (one step closer to confiscation!) once they get in power, they will. No matter who is in office after November 08, when another violent shooting hits the networks, and the public demands action, the new Admin. will support more gun control. Of this, be sure.
History repeats itself.