Oregon Resolution on Guns
Over at BlueOregon.com, prominent rural Democrat Steve Bucknum has the story - the Democratic Party of Oregon has approved a resolution acknowledging the Second Amendment. It's another step in helping the Democrats develop a nuanced position on gun ownership - that respects hunters while reducing urban gun violence.
Speaking for myself, it was a great relief that this passed, as the perception of the Democratic Party being "anti-gun" is one of the most prevelent false beliefs stated by those that have left the Democratic Party to vote elsewhere.
Of course, it's generally lots of heat - as many progressives believe in a stronger gun-control position. Check it out.
What do you think?
Kari Chisholm | July 19, 2005 | Comment on This Post (1 so far) |
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I agree with the Democratic Party of Oregon. Howard Dean should latch on to this as part of his message to the gun toting Americans. I am a rabid Democrat and I own an AK-47 and it is not for hunting either. I support the Second Amendment of the Constitution as should the Nation wide Democratic Party. Go for it Howard!
Posted by: Jimmy Porter | Jul 22, 2005 8:18:58 AM
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