Sunday, February 17, 2008

Guns in National parks

Republicans in Congress are trying to push a bill through that would allow guns to be carried and accessible in National Parks. One of the co-sponsors of the bill is Presidential hopeful John McCain. Seems to me that since the 2nd Amendment is a guaranteed "right" then the ban on carrying guns in National Parks is unconstitutional, since by definition, National Parks are the land of the people. It also seems odd that Senator McCain, often a signer of anti-gun laws, would co-sponsor this pro-gun bill at a time when even Republicans are saying McCain isn't a real Republican. Seems that this is a safe way to support a Republican party plank, 2nd Ad, without ticking off the anti's too much.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330888,00.html

One day, I would just love to see a politician do something for the right reason rather then a political one. When that day comes, Social Security and tax laws will get fixed, too.