Absolutely correct and you and I know that, Jim. Sadly, the rest of the country doesn’t. The bill isn’t an issue for the law abiding as you and I aren’t going to not declare our weapon when we travel via plane.
The whole point of this is political cover. Don’t give the Dems anything to hold on to. Let them continue to slide due to Democratcare (we need to stop calling it Obamacare - they all voted for it).
Boehner is doing the right thing here, protecting the brand so we can win elections, take over the Senate, strengthen the House and in 2016 regain the Presidency and undo the damage. Only winning counts. This bill is good strategy and leaves the Democrats in a lose/lose position.
Schumer’s amendments to the bill will be painted as radical by the NRA which will only hurt Dems worse. It’s brilliant. Let’s just follow the plan and win.
At the same time, we need to be on guard for treachery. This isn’t it.
Boehner is an idiot.