Opponents of gun violence back Obama for president

Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:03 PM EDT

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Barack Obama and Joe Biden won the endorsement Monday of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

The group is named after Jim Brady, the press secretary to former President Reagan, who was gravely wounded by a gunman who tried to assassinate Reagan in 1981.

Paul Helmke, the organization's president, said Obama and Biden would strengthen background checks on gun purchasers, get assault weapons off the streets and give law enforcement more tools to stop illegal gun trafficking.

"The Obama-Biden ticket will work with law enforcement, gun violence victims and ordinary citizens who want to do more to protect themselves, their families and their communities by making it harder for dangerous people to get dangerous weapons," Helmke said in a written statement.

Helmke said Republican presidential nominee John McCain once led on gun violence prevention issues, but has since "pandered to the gun lobby whose opinions he once disdained."

"His erratic approach to gun violence prevention leads to our concern about whether a President McCain would remember and follow the leadership shown by Senator McCain in 2000 and 2004 and take steps to help reduce gun violence," Helmke said.

Last week, the National Rifle Association endorsed McCain despite differences with the Arizona senator on gun-show rules and campaign finance restrictions.

McCain has voted against a ban on assault-type weapons but in favor of requiring background checks at gun shows. The Republican has also voted to shield gun-makers and dealers from civil suits, while Obama voted to leave gun-makers and dealers open to suit.

As an Illinois state lawmaker, Obama supported a ban on all forms of semiautomatic weapons and tighter state restrictions generally on firearms.

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LIAMD

As an Illinois state lawmaker, Obama supported a ban on all forms of semiautomatic weapons and tighter state restrictions generally on firearms.

Thanks for posing a seed to show all the Obama fans who believed he is anti-gun who he really is.

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3 votes

#1 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:35 PM EDT

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kpr37

"Opponents of gun violence back Obama for president"

Guns are nothing more than a piece of metal. People on the other hand, have in fact been known to be violent.This is why I have a gun

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4 votes

#1.1 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:12 PM EDT

{"commentId":3463117,"authorDomain":"LIAMD"}

LIAMD

The problem is again we have a group who fails to understand personal responsibility.

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3 votes

#1.2 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:17 PM EDT

{"commentId":3480464,"authorDomain":"wmolaw"}

wmolaw

KPR:

It is bizarre, isn't it. Blame the gun! Hell, put a loaded gun, off save on the dinner table and leave it there and, guess what, it won't kill anyone!

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1 vote

#1.3 - Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:40 PM EDT

{"commentId":3664598,"authorDomain":"ejgross"}

Elsbeth

People who own a gun want to kill. The fact that you own a gun says that you believe killing is OK. I believe that no human being has the right to take someone else's life. That goes for criminals as well as "law abiding" citizens. If no one has a gun, no one will get shot. Eliminate ALL guns and the world will be a better place. No wars, no shootings, far less crime. You people scare me.

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#1.4 - Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:16 PM EDT

{"commentId":3463078,"authorDomain":"kpr37"}

kpr37

Opponents of gun violence back Obama for president

Gun are not violent.Guns are nothing more than a piece of metal. People on the other hand have been known to be violent . This is why I have a gun

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1 vote

#2 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:15 PM EDT

{"commentId":3463386,"authorDomain":"metryboy"}

metryboy

kpr37...You are 100% correct, that's why I have a gun also..

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2 votes

#2.1 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:31 PM EDT

{"commentId":3463525,"authorDomain":"LIAMD"}

LIAMD

You only have one, you need to catch up.

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1 vote

#2.2 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 3:38 PM EDT

{"commentId":3467518,"authorDomain":"PartysOver"}

PartysOverDeleted

{"commentId":3467812,"authorDomain":"kpr37"}

kpr37

I won't need one then I will be dead defending my right as an American to keep and bear arms.As they say you can have MY firearm when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

Many brave men DIED protecting the America, people such as you, I am sorry to say will never comprehend.

You have my sympathy, YOU MAY NOT HAVE MY GUNS

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1 vote

#4 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:00 PM EDT

{"commentId":3469007,"authorDomain":"deortrious81"}

Deortrious

Banning Guns is stupid! Teenagers can get weed easier than they can get Alcohol. Its Illegal. So now the drug dealer orders a gun with that pound of weed.

Have you been to the countries that ban guns. They have Stabbings every day worse than gun shots in America.

But Obama want guns gone, so when a Tyrant decides to take over the country you will have nothing to fight for your rights with.

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2 votes

#5 - Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:46 PM EDT

{"commentId":3469092,"authorDomain":"PartysOver"}

PartysOverDeleted

{"commentId":3480507,"authorDomain":"wmolaw"}

wmolaw

The lib/lefties/dems want all citizens to be completely and absolutely beholden to them and government for everything, even your and your family's physical safety.

Then they can really control you, make you dance to their tune!

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1 vote

#5.2 - Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:42 PM EDT

{"commentId":3664780,"authorDomain":"ejgross"}

Elsbeth

Killing is wrong, people. All you who are saying "kill the (criminal, guy next door who insults you, whatever)" are really saying "I want to kill someone."

THOU SHALL NOT KILL Ever heard of that?

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#5.3 - Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:27 PM EDT

{"commentId":3668317,"authorDomain":"kpr37"}

kpr37

reality grasp it Elsbeth. I've never killed a person and I've been well armed for many years.While you may not chose to hunt and let others do your killing for you, I feel I have more respect four what I eat than a person who does not see where the food they eat comes from. You chicken Mcnuggets did not if fact commit suicide.

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#5.4 - Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:07 AM EDT

{"commentId":3473942,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

Profchaos

you think this group was waiting to see who the NRA backed before they made thier announcement?

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#6 - Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:34 AM EDT

{"commentId":3476382,"authorDomain":"PartysOver"}

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{"commentId":3480526,"authorDomain":"wmolaw"}

wmolaw

What I love is so many Obamaniacs saying that Obama is NOT for gun control!

By the way, the Brady Bunch are actually for gun prohibition, period, in private hands.

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1 vote

#8 - Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:43 PM EDT

{"commentId":3668336,"authorDomain":"kpr37"}

kpr37

the Brady Bunch are Anti American

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#9 - Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:09 AM EDT

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