The 2000 Scuzzidential race has already started. Dozens of people have already put their brag sheets on the net. I include them all here for your amusement - and yes, they will remain up at least until it's over. If you're disgusted with your options (and you should be) I want to remind you of what could have been.
L. Neil Smith's Webley Page declares that a candidate's position on guns is the key determinant of his attitude towards The People. Against gun ownership? Doesn't trust the people. Favors controlled gun ownership? Still doesn't trust The People. So why should you trust him?
To settle the question for you, I am posing it to all of them. Today I have written a letter to all of their campaign chiefs asking the simple question:
What is your candidate's position on guns?
This says all it needs to say and is ambiguous enough that they can't tell what my position is, and so can't give me a tailored answer. The answers will be posted below each candidate's link - if they answer. The date of reply and number of times I had to repeat the question will also be posted.
Today is Sunday, May 2, 1999.
for your consideration
website does not mention guns as of May 2, 1999
"My gun control philosophy is simple: before we go passing new gun control laws, let's use the ones that are already on the books. I supported the original assault weapons ban, but before we amend it or expand it we should properly enforce the laws we already have on the books and look to emply innovative solutions when addressing gun-related crimes.
"I'm excited about the success of Project Exile in Richmond, Virginia, where under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Attorney's Office if the police catch a criminal with a gun during a crime the criminal forfeits their right to remain in the community, faces immediate prosecution and stiff mandatory Federal prison sentences.
"The program is endorsed by the NRA and Sarah Brady on behalf of Handgun Control Inc. And more importantly, homicides in Richmond were reduced by 40% and armed robberies by 30% just a year after Project Exile was instituted. Project Exile has been such a success that Rochester, NY and Philadelphia, PA have adopted similar programs and Baton Rouge, LA, Birmingham, AL and San Francisco, CA are ready to begin similar programs."
-- Alexander quote supplied by Brian Jones, Alexander Campaign Staff
on Monday, May 3, 1999
website says he will "defend human life" but does not mention guns - 02 May 99
wesite does not mention guns - 02 May 99
website does not mention guns - 02 May 99
website says he "Toughened penalties for selling guns to kids. The penalty for selling or giving a handgun to a minor was increased from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony" - 02 May 99
This is listed as an "accomplishment."
( NOTE: a similar URL is less enthusiastic about George W. Bush. )
website does not mention guns - 02 May 99
"We must retain a ban on assault weapons.
You don't need an AK-47 to defend your family."
-- Dole, May 2, 1999, Manchester, NH
website does not mention guns - 02 MAy 99
website says he believes in "strong and sensible gun cotrol" and "banning violent juveniles from owning guns for life."
( How about owning guns for death? -- JSK )
website does not mention guns - 02 May 99
website claims, "I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment." Curiously, website also brags that he used to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Social And Economic Council and Assistant Secretary Of State for International Organizations.
website does not mention guns - 02 May 99
website does not mention guns - 02 May 99
website says he "continues to support the Constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners" - 02 May 99 )
Senator Hillary?
e-mail | the final word | contents |intro | outro
this page has been visited times since April 1, 1998
This page hosted by 
Get your own Free Home Page