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by UpTheIrons
Mon May 03, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: Gun and/or Self-Defense Related Political Issues
Topic: Senate panel on Guns and Terrorists. May 5
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Re: Senate panel on Guns and Terrorists. May 5

Actually, Rep. Peter King (R) of New York, whose district is part of Long Island, is a pretty hawkish guy. Of course, his previous ties to the IRA might be what got him on the panel. Well, that or his seat on the Committee on Homeland Security in the House of Reps.

His personal stance on guns seems a bit schizophrenic (from ontheissues.org):
Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Then there's this gem on his house webpage. That stupid Frank Luntz poll that says the NRA supports gun control:
http://www.peteking.com/NRASupportsKing ... fault.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now I don't know what to think... :headscratch

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