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Obama as board member of the (anti-handgun) Joyce Foundation

Posted on 02/28/2008 12:11:29 PM PST by HD1200

Obama as board member of the Joyce Foundation.

As a member of the Joyce Foundation board, Obama approved funding for the Violence Policy Center whose primary purpose is to ban handguns used by law-abiding citizens for self-defense.

I wonder how Obama’s involvement in efforts to ban handguns will be received by 73% of voters who disagree with him?


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: 2008; banglist; barackhusseinobama; democratparty; elections; joycefoundation; obama; violencepolicycenter
Joyce Foundation, “The largest single grantee has been the Violence Policy Center, which received $4,154,970 between 1996 and 2006, and calls for an outright ban on handguns, semi-automatic and other firearms, and substantial restrictions on gun owners.”

VPC Releases New Handgun Ban Study, Unsafe in Any Hands: Why America Needs to Ban Handguns

Obama as board member of the Joyce Foundation

Presumably as a member of the Joyce Foundation board, Obama approved funding for the Violence Policy Center whose primary purpose is to ban handguns used by law-abiding citizens for self-defense.

I wonder how Obama’s involvement in efforts to ban handguns will be received by 73% of voters who disagree with him?

“Nearly three out of four Americans — 73% — believe the Second Amendment spells out an individual right to own a firearm, according to a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll of 1,016 adults taken Feb. 8-10.”

1 posted on 02/28/2008 12:11:33 PM PST by HD1200
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To: HD1200

I smell a very effective Pennsylvania add in the works.


2 posted on 02/28/2008 12:12:44 PM PST by dinoparty
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To: HD1200

Will we see a photo op of Obama with an orange vest and a shotgun, asking “where do I get me a hunting license?” LOL>


3 posted on 02/28/2008 12:14:04 PM PST by dinoparty
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To: dinoparty
He wouldn’t know a scattergun from police whistle.
4 posted on 02/28/2008 12:17:31 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (ENERGY CRISIS made in Washington D. C.)
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To: HD1200

http://www.sportsmenforobama.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33


5 posted on 02/28/2008 12:17:57 PM PST by ButThreeLeftsDo (Carry Daily. Apply Sparingly.)
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To: HD1200
Maybe some of those here on FReeRepublic will now see yet another reason why Obama is not a good choice for president.
6 posted on 02/28/2008 12:20:00 PM PST by elhombrelibre (Obama: voted a more liberal record than Ted Kennedy.)
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To: dinoparty

Wonder what kind of hunting dog he will have with him.

Maybe a black lab.


7 posted on 02/28/2008 12:21:31 PM PST by HD1200
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To: HD1200

Half black.


8 posted on 02/28/2008 12:22:28 PM PST by petercooper (Sure, Americans don't want Muslims running a couple U.S. ports, but they're fine with a Muslim Prez.)
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To: petercooper

A black and tan coon dog?


9 posted on 02/28/2008 12:23:52 PM PST by Beagle8U (FreeRepublic -- One stop shopping ....... Its the Conservative Super WalMart for news .)
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To: petercooper

A muslim breed with the middle name of “hussein”....


10 posted on 02/28/2008 12:24:50 PM PST by The Forgotten Man (He works, he votes, generally he prays--but he always pays....)
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To: HD1200

Well, if anyone was looking for evidence that Mr. Obama is an effing communist, this is it.

I am really starting to dislike this man.

So, what’s his slogan going to be? “More Government, Less Freedom!”?


11 posted on 02/28/2008 12:28:16 PM PST by RexBeach ("Americans never quit." Douglas MacArthur)
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To: HD1200
Consistant with his positions.

35. Do you support legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession of

a. handguns?

While a complete ban on handguns is not politically practicable , I believe reasonable restrictions on the sale and possession of handguns are necessary to protect the public safety. In the Illinois Senate last year, I supported a package of bills to limit individual Illinoisans to purchasing one handgun a month; require all promoters and sellers at firearms shows to carry a state license; allow civil liability for death or injuries caused by handguns ; and require FOID applicants to apply in person. I would support similar efforts at the federal level , including retaining the Brady Law.

b. a ssault weapons?

Yes.

c. ammunition for handguns and assault weapons?

I would support banning the sale of ammunition for assault weapons and limiting the sale of ammunition for handguns .

12 posted on 02/28/2008 12:34:07 PM PST by SJackson (If 45 million children had lived, they'd be defending America, filling jobs, paying SS-Z. Miller)
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To: HD1200
Wonder what kind of hunting dog he will have with him.

Maybe a black lab.

How about a dalmation? :=)

13 posted on 02/28/2008 12:34:22 PM PST by Bob
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To: dinoparty

“As a member of the Joyce Foundation board, Obama approved funding for the Violence Policy Center whose primary purpose is to ban handguns used by law-abiding citizens for self-defense.”

Does he plan to abolish ownership of handguns also for Muslims? We are on an insidious slippery slope with this guy.


14 posted on 02/28/2008 12:45:57 PM PST by 353FMG (Vote for the Person who will do the least damage to our country.)
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To: HD1200

Thanks for posting.


15 posted on 02/28/2008 12:50:41 PM PST by FreedomProtector
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To: Beagle8U

You get a star for that one.
LOL


16 posted on 02/28/2008 1:08:18 PM PST by mcshot (Missing my grade school desk which protected from nuclear blasts.)
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To: dinoparty
OBAMA:

I could really support him if he wasn't an inexperienced, naive, lying, American-hating, gun-grabbing, crack-whore enabling, illegal alien embracing, dictator-loving piece of democrat excrement. ...other than that, I really think he could do a good job. ...I especially like the "hope" and "change" stuff. ...gott'a love the ambiguity with this clown.

17 posted on 02/28/2008 1:27:09 PM PST by Ranger Drew
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To: Joe Brower

Bang!


18 posted on 02/28/2008 4:31:24 PM PST by EdReform (The right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed *NRA*JPFO*SAF*GOA*SAS*RWVA)
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