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I said I was going to stick to CHL and gun related issues only. So, I will try to relate this to guns as much as I can.

I remember not long ago when the Democrats ran to other states to try to avoid votes on conservative issues. They made a big deal out of it and the media ate it up. I think if we elect a Democrat for Governor we will see that form of radical governing in Austin. We will see attacks on CHL and Texans civil rights relating to firearms in general. Mr. Bell would be a radical change not only in what we are accustom to from the Governors office. But, also the Legislature, from the Democrats aggressive pursuit of a liberal agenda. I think they would be convinced Texas had gone to the left and oppose every conservative issue to include CHL and self-defense. Also, we would see a vast difference in how the Texas AG interprets laws. Something that has been very favorable under Gov. Perry because of his requests to clarify issues. I don't believe we would see that under Mr. Bell. On top of that, a Democrat Governor in Texas would signal a shift national politics that could elect radical leftists in today's more moderate states. I don't believe we should risk our gains for the purpose of change. And if Mr. Bell is almost as good as Governor Perry we still lose in the "almost".

This is a board about CHL and Pro-Second Amendment so I will keep it in that scope. Perry is a proven supporter of our rights. Like was said, he is not perfect. But, he is so much better than the loons and liberals that the choice seems clear for myself.

I will not support losing our gains in trying to elect someone that cannot get enough votes to win. Doing that(H. Ross Perot) will elect leftists every time. It is not about who claims to be the most "pro-gun". It is who is the most pro-gun owners rights and can get elected. Otherwise, we divide ourselves and help elect the worst choice.