Rev. Jeremiah Wright was correct — Barack Obama will say whatever he needs to say to become President. We have many examples of this depending on his audience and whether he’s pandering to the public or to a closed-door group of fellow travelers. Furthermore he has a very thin resume and public record. Consequently, we have no way to know what he believes or what he will do if he is President.
But looking at his actions (and specifically his votes in the Illinois legislature) we can say with confidence that in much the same way that he does not understand America beyond the liberal academy and radical left wing politics, he does not believe in the 2nd Amendment in any meaningful way. It it is merely an inconvenient vestige of a bygone era and most certainly does not include the right of self-defense.
So while the President doesn’t make legislation, he does appoint federal judges and he does sign or veto federal legislation like the Assault Weapons Ban. Voters who know that the 2nd Amendment allows them to protect their homes and families are entitled to know where he stands.
Based on his record and his unwillingness to acknowledge it, I already know.
