This idiot also doesn't get it....

[Norton]

I suspect that this is an anti in sheep's clothing......besides, repeat after me.....the 2nd amendment is NOT about hunting




Contact the Harrisonburg, Virginia Daily News-Leader at [email protected]

>>>Letter of the Day

Kerry Is No Threat To Sportsmen

It seems than an organized campaign is being waged to convince sportsmen and gun owners through letters on this page to not vote for John Kerry on the grounds he is "anti gun."

Many of the complaints about Kerry’s record on gun issues stem from his support of the Assault Weapons Ban that Congress failed to renew last month. This law was favored by 77 percent of voters polled nationally, by most police organizations and four former presidents including Reagan and Ford. President Bush said he supported the ban but did nothing to encourage its renewal by the Republican leadership in Congress.

Reasonable people can disagree on some aspects of gun laws, such as regulation of gun show purchases by unlicensed sellers or waiting periods required for gun purchases. Kerry’s record on gun issues may not please everyone but there is nothing to suggest he favors elimination of traditional gun rights in this country.

Agitators on this issue are trying to convince sportsmen and gun owners to support a candidate based on gun issues alone. There are other vital concerns that we face as a nation. Sportsmen would do well to consider the environmental policies of the Bush administration that threaten wilderness areas, clean air and water, and encourage more energy exploration at the expense of conservation.

Defending the rights of gun owners is very important to sportsmen. Nothing John Kerry has said or done threatens the rights of law abiding citizens to own a firearm if they choose to do so. Sportsmen, like all citizens, should consider the entire platforms of the candidates when they go to the polls in November.

Ben F. Fordney
Harrisonburg <<<<

 

[JesusCow]

i hate it when they say "Bush said he supported the ban, but didnt do anything" as if, he's for criminals getting "assault weapons"

come on, if they'd just think logically, they'd notice (among other things) that criminals dont care if a weapon is banned

i hate this topic

i hate kerry

maybe i just hate patronizing-gun-grabbers

 

[Ash]

Logic has nothing to do with it, save for the logic of scaring the public in order to ban firearms.

Ash

 

[Ash]

And, since there is also a conterted effort to ban sniper rifles as they are "too accurate", then that leaves nothing else. All hunting rifles, by definition, are sniper rifles. So, that would leave us with pump-action and single shot shotguns to hunt with (since they want to ban semi-autos of any flavor). And, when some nut hoses down a McDonalds with an 870, we'll be down to single-shot shotguns. And, since those really aren't humane to hunt anything bigger than a white-tail, then most hunting will be banned. And, since there is no real use to hunting as food is readily available, then squirrel, rabbit, and deer hunting will be out the door. And, if you don't believe me, then ask the brits about Fox hunting!

Ash

 

[buzz_knox]

He's not an idiot, he's a liar. Kerry voted to ban most centerfire ammunition, and I suspect this guy knows that. But just as he claims there are agents spreading lies against Kerry, he proves there is at least one agent spreading them about Kerry.

 

[Carlos Cabeza]

Forget what John Friggin' Kerry says, His voting record speaks volumes about who and what he stands for.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Another shameless liar heard from.

 

[Norton]

Don't be afraid to send a letter to the editor refuting the author's claims.....they won't get published but we have to let the editors know that they are printing lies.

 

[GLOCKME]

And Kerry supports the 2nd amendment (as interpeted) ??

 

[P95Carry]

Nothing John Kerry has said or done threatens the rights of law abiding citizens to own a firearm if they choose to do so.

Yeah ... right! I might laugh - if this were not so danged serious.

 

[magsnubby]

Think Skerry and his cohorts don't want your deer rifle?

www.armedfemalesofamerica.com/crosshairs/maine.htm

Scroll down to "Nobody Wants Your Deer Rifle Either"

 

[Harry Tuttle]

I appoligize beforehand for writing you this way, but I have to express my extreme disappointment in your publication of the letter from Ben F. Fordney of Harrisonburg. Mr. Fordney is a well known, very active member of the Democratic Party here in the Harrisonburg area

http://www.catholicvirginian.org/2004vol79iss23/letters.htm

Ben F. Fordney
... is the Director of the Institute. He has taught American, western, and world history at James Madison University, Bridgewater College, and the Blue Ridge Community College. He is the author of Stoneman at Chancellorsville. The Coming of Age of Union Cavalry and articles about Union General George Stoneman in America’s Civil War, Military History, and Civil War magazines. His biography of Stoneman will soon be published by White Mane Books.
http://www.shencivilwar.org/aboutus.htm

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY & CITY OF HARRISONBURG VIRGINIA Democrats
Secretary: Ben F. Fordney
http://home.rica.net/alphae/r2dems/

State Central and Steering Committees
Mr. Ben Fordney
CD 6 Harrisonburg
http://www.vademocrats.org/Who_We_Are/Central_Committee.asp

 

[liljohn]

I went to school at James Madison in H-burg

and the people of Harrisonburg will not be influenced by this weasel's op ed piece.

With the exception of the university, the area is VERY conservative, and strongly favors gun ownership. In fact, the Wal Mart there has a good supply of reloading tools and components, there used to be four gun shops in town (of only about 30,000 people), and there are two outdoor and two indoor shooting ranges.