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Assorted Political Figures and their Views on Gun Control. (Excellent Reference)
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Posted on 08/04/2002 1:04:54 PM PDT by vannrox
Political Resource on Gun Control Stance
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Al Gore on Gun Control
- Focus on gun safety, not hunters & sportsmen. (Oct 2000)
- Restrict guns from wrong hands, not sportsmen & homeowners. (Oct 2000)
- Gun licensing by states, but no registration. (Oct 2000)
- No special lawsuit protection for gun makers. (Sep 2000)
- Mandatory background checks & child safety locks. (Aug 2000)
- Agrees with Bush on banning weapons; but wants registration. (Apr 2000)
- Nationally mandated, state-run system of photo licensing. (Apr 2000)
- Ban guns in churches; lock box for crime funding. (Apr 2000)
- Take on the NRA with presidential leadership. (Mar 2000)
- Tough gun laws & so much more, to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
- Passed toughest gun control in 30 years; same for next 30. (Feb 2000)
- Zero tolerance for guns at school; raise age to 21. (Jan 2000)
- Maximize gun control within whats politically possible. (Jan 2000)
- Counter gun lobby with family lobby to shield kids. (Jun 1999)
- Voted against some gun limitations while in Congress. (Jun 1999)
- Supports background checks at gun shows, in tie-breaker. (May 1999)
- Supports Brady Law and ban on assault weapons. (May 1999)
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Alan Keyes on Gun Control
- No federal role in gun safety-leave it to states & parents. (Jan 2000)
- Teach high school students to use guns. (Dec 1999)
- Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (Jun 1999)
- Gun control is an outcome of godless materialism. (May 1999)
- Control peoples passions - not the things they use. (May 1999)
- Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (May 1999)
- Against banning guns since that wont end violence. (Jan 1999)
- Supports right to bear arms for all types and uses of guns. (Jan 1999)
- No bans on legal firearms; allow concealed carry. (Jul 1996)
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Arianna Huffington on Gun Control
- Favors all the gun control we can get. (Jul 2000)
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Bill Bradley on Gun Control
- Money determines gun laws instead of child safety. (Aug 2000)
- Beating the NRA must come from concerted leadership. (Mar 2000)
- Tough gun laws & tough leadership to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
- Gore was a conservative Congressman who voted with NRA. (Feb 2000)
- Register and license all handguns. (Feb 2000)
- Ban gun sales in residential neighborhoods. (Feb 2000)
- Register and license all handguns. (Jan 2000)
- Register & license all 65 million handguns. (Jan 2000)
- Gun control leads to safe schools. (Dec 1999)
- Stand up to the NRA. (Sep 1999)
- Ban Saturday Night Specials; plus other common-sense. (Aug 1999)
- For registration & licensing; against freely re-selling. (Aug 1999)
- Ban inexpensive junk handguns. (Jun 1999)
- Register guns; limit buyers to one per month. (Jun 1999)
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Bill Clinton on Gun Control
- Background checks have prevented 179,000 illegal gun sales. (Aug 2000)
- Support Brady Bill, oppose assault weapons. (Jan 1996)
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Cato Institute on Gun Control
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Christie Todd Whitman on Gun Control
- Initiated Zero Tolerance for Guns in schools. (Jan 1)
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Clarence Thomas on Gun Control
- Felons may possess guns unless state explicitly prohibits it. (Jun 1998)
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Colin Powell on Gun Control
- Reasonable investigation of gun registrants. (Jul 1995)
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Dan Quayle on Gun Control
- One-Strike for gun crimes, including juveniles. (Aug 1999)
- 2nd Amendment rights protect all other rights. (Jul 1999)
- Self-control instead of gun control. (Jul 1999)
- Enforce existing gun laws before making new ones. (Jul 1999)
- Instant gun checks OK, but real issue is self-control. (May 1999)
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Dick Cheney on Gun Control
- Now might outlaw plastic guns & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 2000)
- Trigger locks OK, and tougher enforcement. (Jul 2000)
- Opposed 7-day waiting period for buying guns. (Jul 2000)
- Voted against banning plastic bullets & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 2000)
- Voted in Congress to weaken gun control laws. (Jan 1986)
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Donald Trump on Gun Control
- Dems and Reps are both wrong on guns. (Jul 2000)
- For assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check. (Jul 2000)
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Elizabeth Dole on Gun Control
- Ban AK-47s; add safety locks; instant background checks. (Jun 1999)
- Ban AK-47s. (May 1999)
- Limited right to bear arms. (May 1999)
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Gary Bauer on Gun Control
- Churches should discuss souls, not gun resolutions. (Dec 1999)
- Promoting virtue would work better than passing gun laws. (Dec 1999)
- Problem of the heart & soul, not of guns. (Dec 1999)
- New gun laws wont prevent Littleton. (May 1999)
- Focus on our hearts, not instruments. (Apr 1999)
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George W. Bush on Gun Control
- If gun laws are broken, hold people accountable. (Oct 2000)
- First, enforce the law; then keep guns from wrong people. (Oct 2000)
- Restrict lawsuits against gun makers. (Sep 2000)
- Government should pay for voluntary trigger locks. (May 2000)
- Bush says Gore is more a member of NRA than Bush is. (May 2000)
- Agrees with Gore on trigger locks;but wants more enforcement. (Apr 2000)
- Project Sentry: juvenile gun laws & school accountability. (Apr 2000)
- Avoid Columbine via gun control, values & character ed. (Apr 2000)
- Would sign, but would not push, gun restrictions. (Apr 2000)
- Ban automatic weapons & high-capacity ammunition clips. (Apr 2000)
- More laws & enforcement on juveniles with guns. (Apr 2000)
- Best gun control is more prosecution & certain jail. (Dec 1999)
- Supports gun ownership for protection and hunting. (Dec 1999)
- $1.6M TX campaign, Gun Crime Means Hard Time.. (Sep 1999)
- Raise legal age for guns to 21; ban certain ammo. (Aug 1999)
- No child-safety locks on guns; concealed carrying ok. (Jun 1999)
- Arrest for guns in school; track juvenile offenders. (Jun 1999)
- No city lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jun 1999)
- Gun restrictions OK within basic right to own guns. (May 1999)
- Gun show checks OK; ban guns near schools & kids. (Apr 1999)
- Assault weapon OK; waiting period not OK. (Apr 1999)
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Harry Browne on Gun Control
- Any gun regulation gives politicians power to do anything. (Sep 2000)
- Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Jan 2000)
- Well-protected politicians misunderstand need for guns. (Nov 1999)
- Your home is safer if there are guns in your neighborhood. (Nov 1999)
- Criminals are not affected by gun-control laws. (Nov 1999)
- Dont let politicians decide our need for assault rifles. (Nov 1999)
- Tragic events do not justify new gun laws. (Nov 1999)
- Repeal all gun laws; Bill of Rights is literal. (May 1996)
- Prosecute crimes, not possession of weapons. (Jul 1995)
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Hillary Clinton on Gun Control
- Keep guns away from people who shouldnt have them. (Sep 2000)
- Limit access to weapons; look for early warning signs. (Sep 2000)
- License and register all handgun sales. (Jun 2000)
- Tough gun control keeps guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 1999)
- Gun control protects our children. (Jul 1999)
- Dont water down sensible gun control legislation. (Jul 1999)
- Lock up guns; store ammo separately. (Jun 1999)
- Ban kids unsupervised access to guns. (Jun 1999)
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Howard Phillips on Gun Control
- Repeal gun restrictions; concealed carry OK. (Jan 2000)
- Guns controlled by citizens with no restrictions. (Sep 1999)
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Jesse Gordon on Gun Control
- No right to unrestricted ownership of any and all weapons. (Aug 2000)
- Constitution is intentionally vague on gun issues. (Apr 2000)
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Jesse Ventura on Gun Control
- Gun responsibility goes with gun rights. (Jul 2000)
- Guns are designed to kill; respect them. (Jan 1999)
- If youre going to own a gun, know what youre doing. (Jan 1999)
- Concealed weapons OK if you can pass safety exam. (Nov 1998)
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John Ashcroft on Gun Control
- Unequivocal individual gun rights, but restrictions ok. (Jul 3)
- Cut record-keeping to one day for background checks. (Jun 29)
- Tough penalties for gun crimes, but allow concealed carry. (Dec 2000)
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John Hagelin on Gun Control
- More restrictions on purchase, possession, & use of guns. (Jan 2000)
- Gun control is reasonable, but wont solve all crime. (Jul 1996)
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John McCain on Gun Control
- Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999)
- Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999)
- Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999)
- Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999)
- Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999)
- Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999)
- Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998)
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Lamar Alexander on Gun Control
- Supports assault weapon ban; enforce existing laws. (Jul 1999)
- Project Exile: criminals must do time, then leave town. (May 1999)
- Supports trigger locks, background checks, & age limits. (May 1999)
- More gun laws wont prevent another Littleton. (Apr 1999)
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Pat Buchanan on Gun Control
- Stop using heinous crimes to take away 2nd amendment rights. (Nov 1999)
- Faithfully protects 2nd Amendment, except for felons. (Jun 1999)
- Gun laws didnt stop Littleton shootings. (Jun 1999)
- Columbine shootings due to Hollywood, not guns. (May 1999)
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Ralph Nader on Gun Control
- Support Brady Bill & thoughtful gun control. (Jun 2000)
- Supports trigger locks, licensing, & banning some guns. (Jun 2000)
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Ross Perot on Gun Control
- No right to own machine guns. (Jul 1996)
- Enact strict gun control laws. (Nov 1992)
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Rudy Giuliani on Gun Control
- All gun owners should pass written test. (Mar 2000)
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Sierra Club on Gun Control
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Steve Forbes on Gun Control
- Concealed carry OK; gun issues are local. (Jan 2000)
- Prosecute crimes done with guns; not buying guns. (Dec 1999)
- Key is to enforce 40,000 laws we have about guns now. (May 1999)
- Supports Second Amendment rights, with limits. (May 1999)
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Tommy Thompson on Gun Control
- Zero tolerance for guns, violence, drugs in schools. (Jan 8)
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posted on
08/04/2002 1:04:54 PM PDT
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vannrox
To: vannrox
Great post. Thanks!
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08/04/2002 1:15:12 PM PDT
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SoDak
To: vannrox
Jagdgewehr's Requirement of all Assorted Political Figures Do not infringe upon my right to keep and bear arms by any means or in any manner and/or degree.
To: *bang_list
To: vannrox
Who is Jesse Gordon?
To: *bang_list
Record Bump.
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posted on
08/04/2002 1:45:52 PM PDT
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vannrox
To: vannrox
Good job!
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posted on
08/04/2002 3:27:17 PM PDT
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goodieD
To: vannrox; BOBWADE
SUPER!!!!!
Puts it all in one place.
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posted on
08/04/2002 7:21:29 PM PDT
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zip
Comment #9 Removed by Moderator
To: zip
Excellent post!
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