Facts on Sen. Obamas 2nd Amendment history

Sen. Obama says that he is a direct supporter of the 2nd Amendment and right of firearm ownership by American citizens. Some of you out there may question the good Senator on that. Some of you may say "But Sen. Obama, your record doesn't support that." Some of you might question how a politician who was rated that most liberal Senator in Senate by a non-partisan group could claim that your for gun rights which are clearly not a liberal strong point.

I found some quotes from Sen. Obama that may give a better idea of what he thinks. In full disclosure, I did get these quotes from a source that is clearly opposed to an Obama Presidency, however this does not change the fact that he said these very things and are a matter of record.

"I think it's a scandal that this president [Bush] did not authorize a renewal of the assault weapons ban."
Illinois Senate Debate #3, Barack Obama vs. Alan Keyes, 10/21/04

"I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry."
Chicago Tribune, 4/27/04

"There is in individual right to bear arms. But it is subject to commonsense regulation."
Journal Sentinel Online, 2/15/08

"I believe in keeping guns out of our inner cities, and that our leaders must say so in the face of the gun manufacturers' lobby."
The Audacity of Hope, by Barack Obama, 2006

"I think we have two conflicting traditions in this country" [gun ownership and restrictions on guns.]
Politico, 2/11/08

"I think that local jurisdictions have the capability to institute their own gun laws."
Baltimore Sun.com 2/15/08

Senator Obama can say whatever he wants, but his statements in the past are clear as to how he feels about your gun rights. Some of you especially those who are Sen. Obama supporters will likely say "Yeah he may have said that, but lots of people say a lot of things, what are his actions?" I glad you asked that questions and I have a few answers.

HANDGUN BAN:
Obama endorsed a ban on all handguns;
Independent Voters of Illinois / independent Precinct Organization general candidate questionnaire, 9/9/96 & Politico 3/31/08

AMMUNITION TAX:
Obama support
ed increasing taxes on firearms and ammunition by 500 percent.
Chicago Defender, 12/13/99

LIMITS ON GUN PURCHASES:
Obama voted to limit gun purchases to one per month.
Illinois Senate H.B. 2579, Vote 34, 5/16/03

SELF-DEFENSE:
Obama voted to allow the prosecution of people who use a firearm for self-defense in their own homes.
Illinois Senate, S.B. 2165, vote 20, 3/25/04

CLINTON GUN BAN:
Obama wants to reimpose the failed and discredited Clinton gun ban.
Illinois Senate Debate #3: Barack Obama vs. Alan Keyes, 10/21/04

AMMUNITION BAN:
Obama voted to ban almost almost all rifle ammunition's commonly used for hunting and sport shooting.
United States Senate, S 397, Vote 217, 7/29/05

GUN REGISTRATION:
Obama supports gun owner licensing and gun registration.
"Fact check: No News In Obama's Consistent Record." Obama campaign website, 12/11/07

So now we know what Sen. Obama has said as well as laws he has either supported or directly voted for. We know what Sen. Obama wants to do with our gun rights even after the Heller decision in the Supreme Court. The Justices rightly determined that the District of Columbia did in fact deprive Mr. Heller of his Constitutional rights in regards to the 2nd Amendment and further clarified it as an individual right which anti gun people frequently argue against.

Since it's clear based on the sourced facts listed here that Sen. Obama does not in fact support your gun rights, I have to wonder what else the good Senator has lied to us about.

This election is one of the most important elections to occur in many years, some would say the most important ever. No matter what happens this will be a history making Presidential election. The next President will have immense challenges some known and many unknown, but one thing we do know is that the next President will appoint at least one and possibly two US Supreme Court Justices. Think about the impact that could have on your rights and not just gun rights if Sen. Obama gets elected and appoints Judges with his gun rights view points. With House Speak Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Reid there is no one to put those appointees through any legitimate vetting process.

Remember your rights when voting as it is your responsibility as a voter to ensure that the elected leaders of this nation get there only after the most careful of consideration.

Roberts Court Shows Common Sense

Recently the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Roberts finally made clear the high courts opinion on the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution and key component of the Bill of Rights. In a 5 to 4 decision with Justice Kennedy as the tie breaker, the high court did as some predicted. The high court ruled that the DC gun ban was in fact a violation of Mr. Heller's Constitutional rights. The high court in its decision, also stated that the 2nd Amendment was in fact an individual right.

Many opponents of this decision have already started the cry that "people will no longer be safe" and other such similar statements. I simply can't agree with this view, especially since Washington DC has consistently had one of the nations highest murder rates and in some years leading in murders. When will people realize that when you remove guns from law abiding citizens you simply create a "target/victim rich environment" for malcontents and others who do not respect the rule of law. Some people are under the ridiculous and false belief that when you outlaw firearms, criminals turn in their guns and cease all activity to acquire new ones just like the law abiding members of society. History has shown that criminals do not turn in guns when others are asked to and certainly don't cease attempting to acquire new and or additional guns. Gun free zones which many anti-gun enthusiasts view as Utopia are nothing more than Disney to criminals. I challenge anyone to show me even one example of a society where guns were taken from the lawful populace and the result was not either a tyrannical government or an increase in crime against those no longer able to defend themselves.

It never ceases to amaze me that so many people wish to continue to question what the 2nd Amendment meant even though it was the shortest and most concise of all the amendments. Some will say that the framers never intended for the general public to own or have access to arms, which is highly questionable considering the framers based it on the concept of preventing a tyrannical government. I grow very tired of people telling us that "art" depicting excrement on Jesus is protected by the 1st Amendment, yet virtually anything short of a disassembled single barrel shotgun (unloaded and trigger locked of course) is questionable and not what the framers wanted. I may not agree with certain "displays" such as the previously referenced example, but it, like guns are, has been, and will continue to remain protected under the US Constitution. The only way that this can be changed is for our legislative branch to attempt a new Constitutional Amendment which requires at minimum 3/4 of all members to be in agreement.

This decision by the high court, although heavily favored by, is not a victory for the Republican Party, the NRA, or even Mr. Heller who first started this case rolling. This decision is a victory for the Constitution itself, for the high court did as it is charged and confirmed the meaning and wording that was put to ink all those years ago.

The US Constitution and all contained therin are the law of the land which is the basis of our society and basis of our rule of law.