Replacing Cynthia McKinney

[FTF]

Catherine Davis is the Republican candidate running against Hank Johnson. You may know this particular race since the (in)famous Cynthia Mckinney was the previous holder of this office. This district (GA 4th) is a historically democratic holdout (for the life of me, I don't know why). In November, we basically have two entirely new candidates for office. I sent Mrs. Davis an email asking her opinion on 2a and civil liberties in general. Here is her response. I also heard her on the local radio station just yesterday, and she stated how she was probably going to buy a gun as a result of a recent news story here about a man being held captive as his wife was raped in front of him. I emailed Mr. Johnson about the same issues (not just guns, I'm big on civil liberties), and have heard nothing in response.

Here is her email back to me.

I support the 2nd amendment and I guess I would be considered a strict constructionalist when it comes to the Constitution. I do not know enough about GA gun laws to comment on them, but some of my friends who are NRA members were surprised at how lax the law is here in that there is no requirement to even learn how to use a gun properly before you are licensed to carry one.

I am currently exploring the purchase of a gun and have sought their counsel and when I asked them about the state's requirement for me to take a class I was surprised that there is none. There is not even a recommended list of where I can go to find a top notch class to learn how to shoot. So if I were at the state level or asked to comment, I would probably look toward the state requiring some classes or something for novices like me. I certainly don't want to shoot my own foot off!

In terms of assault rifles, I often ask these same friends why anyone would need one but I am not willing, at this time to recommend any restrictions for the sake of having them. I don't know of any evidence that waiting periods make a difference since it does not seem to the be the law abiding citizens who are using these guns to kill people. It is those who are doing it illegally as I understand it and a waiting period is not stopping them.

I hope that helps you understand where I am on the gun issue and I would apprecaite your support to be the next Congresswoman from GA. Thanks you for taking the time to contact me and if there are other questions I can answer for you, please feel free to let me knmow.

Catherine

I'm not saying I agree with 'everything' she says... but for the most part, I do. This is a unique situation as there is no incumbent. The election is only a few months away and I'm thinking there "may" be a chance we might get a good guy(woman) in here. Coincidentally, I've volunteered for her campaign weeks ago with no response. She sounded optimistic when being interviewed on the radio. A GOP win here would be CRAZY... this is a district with over half a million people! It can happen!

Just wanted to mention it.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I do not know enough about GA gun laws to comment on them...

Better ignorance than antagonism, I suppose, but where's she been all this time?

 

[FTF]

Better ignorance than antagonism, I suppose, but where's she been all this time?

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She's been here a long time. This is not the first time she's run for this district. I know a lot of you (including me) hate McKinney, but she's been unbeatable for some time. Even when she lost, she still got her seat back by default.. but you all know this.

I doubt that Mrs. Davis knows all the nuances of GA gun law... but she is trying to purchase one for defensive purposes. I would venture to say that to protect herself against circumstances she talked about on the radio (rape) that she is probably glad she can get a gun sooner rather than later. For the record, I replied and listed all of the NRA certified instructors in this area.

This is a BIG county (Dekalb)... I think I've been here long enough to venture an educated guess on why it's so f'ed up.... no, I really have no idea why. All I can think of is most of the people who actually vote are still voting on dem lines from the JFK days. From what I SEE here, it is an affluent area, and pretty red. I think the closeness to ATL threatens it all. Being close to a big city nowadays seems to put you in that blue camp.

I dunno... at least she answered the question. I'm def voting for her and if they don't call me back on me volunteering.. I'm still going door to door in my best suit reading her immigration policy vs that of Hank... at least she HAS one.

 

[SomeKid]

Honestly admitting to not knowing much shows a certain decency that after McKinney would be an excellent thing.

So she isn't a raving pro, big deal. Considering who she is replacing, this is like having Bill Frist replace Hillary Clinton.

 

[joab]

In terms of assault rifles, I often ask these same friends why anyone would need one

but some of my friends who are NRA members were surprised at how lax the law is here in that there is no requirement to even learn how to use a gun properly before you are licensed to carry one.

I asked them about the state's requirement for me to take a class I was surprised that there is none

I have no dog in this fight, but I feel that these comments, at the very least, work against her.

I would be considered a strict constructionalist

Not in my book

 

[FTF]

Honestly admitting to not knowing much shows a certain decency that after McKinney would be an excellent thing.

So she isn't a raving pro, big deal. Considering who she is replacing, this is like having Bill Frist replace Hillary Clinton.
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My point exactly. When interviewed today she even knew the phrase "RINO" and was perfectly willing to explain why she wasn't one. She's not perfect... but at least she's not a gun grabber. She wants to put more cops on the beat and punish criminals... who can argue with that? She didn't cop out the blame and push new laws.

I'm just saying that it's a unique situation this election. She really could win... nobody knows this Mr. Johnson except that he is not McKinney. A Republican winning here would be HUGE... we already have good 2a and 1a laws... she might actually be able to do something besides maintaining the welfare status quo as Mr. Johnson will do. We have a growing illegal problem here as well.

Maybe she got thrown off my volunteering since I mentioned the 2a. How am I supposed to get involved if nobody wants me? I won't even mention 2a.. I just want someone who will put criminals in jail and keep them there... what do I do now? Just put a sticker on my car?

Funny... I did write her back... explaining why I disagreed with the 'strict constitutionalist' statement... but in THIS district, with her views.. it would be welcome.

I guess you have to live here (in this district), and see how GA is against you. I can't shoot here. I can't buy a gun here without paying 20% more. This state is so close to being like FL but we lose one of the biggest districts to people like McKinney who are lucky to get a D from the NRA.

 

[JCampGCO]

we already have good 2a and 1a laws...

Are you kidding me?

Have you looked at the Georgia Code past the public gathering law?

Out of all the states that issue licenses to carry, Georgia has the most restrictive laws as to where you can legally carry. It's really rediculous.

You and your aspiring senator really need to visit this site and learn how draconian GA laws really are.

http://www.georgiapacking.org

 

[FTF]

Are you kidding me?

Have you looked at the Georgia Code past the public gathering law?

Out of all the states that issue licenses to carry, Georgia has the most restrictive laws as to where you can legally carry. It's really rediculous.

You and your aspiring senator really need to visit this site and learn how draconian GA laws really are.

I know the site. I check it often, but don't post. Malum is our most ardent supporter.

I hate to get off topic.. but GA isn't THAT bad. People like to think we're the only state where you can't take your piece if they serve alcohol. In SC, apparently, it's up to 3 years in jail if you carry in the same situation... at least here it's a misdemeanor and 6 mo.

Yes, public gatherings are BS. There is too much left up to the individual LEO. BUT.. it is well documented that wal-mart, the mall and most public places are exempt. Bottom line... you're not going to have to worry about it if nobody sees it.. if someone in LE 'does' see it, and you have a permit, you're most likely going to get away with it.. .unless you're waving your peice around like a turd.

And as far as picking an aspiring senator... please get Hank Johnson to respond to anything regarding the 2a. I'm happy for a response and an open mind. NOTHING will get done in the 4th as far as gun rights go with Hank Johnson at the helm. Put your name in for a pistol license in Dekalb and you will get it in 6 mo... unless you call twice every week after 60 days like I did... look at how long it takes the counties to issue, and Ms. McKinneys county is at LEAST a month over the time given.

Of course, I wish Ms. Davis was all for machine guns, supressors, SBR's, AOW's and RPG's.. but I'll take logic over laws at this point. At least she seems to acknowledge the need for self defense... come on now.

 

[Jim March]

What's Diebold's opinion?

 

[Skibane]

I doubt that Mrs. Davis knows all the nuances of GA gun law... but she is trying to purchase one for defensive purposes.

Judging from the previous behavior of her 'entourage', I'm surprised that she feels any compulsion to arm herself. At the first sign of trouble, I'm guessing that the number of handguns on display would rival some small-town gun shows...

 

[GeorgiaGlocker]

First of all Cynthia McKinney was and is a disgrace to the state of Georgia. You won't find any gun owners crying over her loss. And it is true that GA has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the US. I was able to take a 5 hour gun class from the gun range I use which helped me alot with the basics of handlings guns, ammo, etc. So, there are claases out there you just have to find them. I am also a CCW holder.

 

[Bubbles]

OMG you have a great opportunity here! She is ignorant, knows it, and wants to be educated (unlike the anti's, who are ignorant and don't care to be educated). Find this woman an instructor pronto!

And while you're at it, find someone to teach her about assault weapons. If she doesn't leave the range with "NFA grin", y'all haven't done your job properly.

Heck, she could even combine it with a fundraiser if you can find a private landowner in the district with enough room for an outdoor range.

 

[seeker_two]

What's Diebold's opinion?

Well said, Mr. March....

Right now, the chances of her election in McKinney's district would go up dramatically if only Diebold was bought out by Halliburton....

 

[RangerHAAF]

Catherine Davis is the token candidate that the Republicans run every other year. She was/is a senior officer of some kind with Sprint or Cingular.

Like the majority of people in the 4th district she has no strong opinion one way or the other on the 2nd Amendment. She has a solid conservative philosophy overall but is completely ignorant and uncaring about the 2nd.

I don't think she's a RINO but I don't think she's a "true believer" either.

 

[Aguila Blanca]

So if I were at the state level or asked to comment, I would probably look toward the state requiring some classes or something for novices like me. I certainly don't want to shoot my own foot off!

This does not qualify her as a strict constructionist.

She may very well be better than the other guy, and Pinocchio would be better than McKinney, but the 2nd Amendment does not say anything about classes. If I have to take a class before I can carry a gun, my RKBA has been infringed. What doesn't Ms. Davis understand about this?

"Strict constructionist" my ... foot.

 

[pictoblu]

I'm here in Dekalb County, GA, and the bottom line, IMHO, is that we have no "real" candidate of the people. We have images of candidates.

As for the diebold comment, I agree, 100%.

Yes, we have severe laws in this state, but our legislature just loosened up one portion of the laws and now we can use deadly force to defend ourselves and our property. That's Georgia Senate Bill 396, for anyone who wants to review it. Was passed this July.

IPC_juggalo, I know what you are talking about-no concealed carry in a crowd, no weapons, period (includes knives), carried loaded in a crowd even with ccp, cause here in GA, a crowd is any gathering of 6 people or more. It's the pitts, no doubt.

PTL, they have not shut down Eastman, nor that other show (pitiful as it may be), and for that, I surely am grateful.

I deal in high end switchblades and other collectible cutlery, and believe you me, whenever I am transporting merchandise to customers and to the shows, I also have with me business license, business cards, AND copies of Georgia Code.

Now, the grapevine, from some of my regular connections at the shows, is that we had better stock up on ammo, etc., now. They are telling me that after the Nov. elections, the stuff will hit the fan and lots of changes down the pike. Every show I go to the price of ammo has increased.

I hope the grapevine is mistaken on this.

Cynthia orchestrated her own demise this time, no campaigning except in "certain" churches. She is a racist, and everyone knows it.

I am not impressed by either candidates, and so, once again, I'll vote for the candidate whom I perceive to be "the lesser of 2 evils". Pitiful, isn't it?

And FTF, thanks for writing those 2 candidates and for posting the info.