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Originally Posted by dc_dux
Once agaiin, Obama's position is being distorted by the NRA, Op eds and ace.
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Poor Obama, he seems to always have his position distorted. This one is simple. He or you can set the record straight.
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It should be more accurately described as supporting state/local options to enact their own legislation to limit or restrict gun ownership that meet a Constitutional test.
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Please give a source.
How do you reconcile the above with national gun control legislation he has supported? In 2005 Obama voted for legislation that would have had the impact of banning almost all rifle ammunition.
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The only restriction that I believe he supports at the federal level is a return of the ban on semi-automatics that had bi-partisan support when first enacted in the 90s but not enough to overcome a Republican filibuster when it was up for reauthorization several years ago.
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I don't want to be accused of repeating talking points because the only information I have seen on this issue has come from a small number of sources (I have looked for Obama's positions and could not find much), so I will simply state that Obama has not answered questions on this issue, perhaps partly because the biased media has not asked him questions but regardless he has not done it. At this point he wont clarify his position, and I think it would be foolish for any "gun rights" person to vote for Obama.
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
Obama's position on gun control is only inconsistent if taken out of context.
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Give his position. My context is as follows: I want the right to purchase and own handguns and rifles. I want to purchase ammunition. I don't want excessive taxes on guns and ammunition. I want the right to qualify for conceal carry. I want the right to protect my family and my person using lethal force if necessary.