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I guess that's an answer. Look forward to Salazar working for the gunban 
lobby/

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Subject:        	Re: Here comes Ken Salazar

Have a nice day

>>> "melissa@dimensional.com" <melissa@dimensional.com> 11/9/2004
5:56:58 PM >>>
One of the less fortunate Democratic wins in this election was Ken
Salazar. I understand NRA gave him a "D" rating compared to Pete
Coors'
"A"? ( anyone have a cite for that? )

Here's his position:
http://www.salazarforcolorado.com/the_issues/other_issues.html 

"2nd Amendment * My philosophy and views regarding guns is based in
large part on my upbringing, as well as on the law. I believe that the
individual right to use firearms for protection, hunting, and recreation 
should be protected. I learned to use and respect firearms growing up on a 
ranch in the San Luis Valley, 5 miles from the nearest town, and often 
slept alone with a .22 rifle next to my bed for protection."

That says a lot about him I suppose. A .22 for protection? Against
what? Jackelopes?

"I believe we must have stronger enforcement of our existing gun laws,
and I supported closing the gun show loophole. I support longstanding
restriction on the possession of firearms by felons, instant background
checks, a ban on specific automatic weapons and assault weapons..."

Notice he grouped "assault" weapons in with automatic weapons, the
latest Democrat socialist trick to fool the public.

" to protect the health and safety of the public and importantly law
enforcement officials."

Oh yeah, and "for the children" too, I suppose.

"Necessity is the plea of every infringement of human freedom. It is the 
argument of tyrants, it is the creed of slaves." - William Pitt

At
http://www.galleryofguns.com/shootingtimes/Articles/DisplayArticles.asp?
id=6310

David Kopel said:

" Colorado: Democratic Attorney General Ken Salazar (rated D by the NRA) 
replaced retiring Republican Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who was usually pro-
gun. Salazar will likely vote wrong on any close issue, but will sometimes 
cast easy pro-gun votes."

It's interesting to note the attempt at deception in the interview at
http://www.collegian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2004/10/20/4175ecde0b166 

"Q: What is your position on gun control?

A: I support the Second Amendment."

Sure, so did Bill Clinton, Al Gore and John Kerry, along with ted
Kennedy and Diane Feinstein, only NOT as an individual inalienable
human RIGHT.

"I don't believe in gun registration."

Whatever THAT means, when he supports background checks that leave a
paper record.

" I believe those of us who use guns for self-protection and hunting
should have a right to use guns in that way."

I suppose that's a minor victory, at least he said self-protection.

"I also believe there are some weapons, like machine guns, which have
been banned since the 1930s,"

BZZZZZ! WRONG! They've been registered, licensed and taxed since then!

"... that they should be banned and I also believe we should have the
kind of background checks that we have in Colorado to keep guns away of
felons and other people who should not have them."

Like anyone the government says should not, which could be expanded to
everyone?

If he tries to work with the Democratic majority that won our
legislature this time, to repeal our concealed carry law now, we are
gonna have some VERY upset RKBA folks here!

-- 
Yours In Liberty,  Melissa  - Colorado, U.S.A.
http://melissasliberty.blogspot.com/

The last best hope for liberty, to give the world its first Bill of 
Rights:  http://www.UPAlliance.org/billofrights.htm