There's no question this is in response to his response to the Tucson shooting. He was decidedly cool, calm and non-partisan which appeals to independents.
Good for him. I've never been terribly concerned about his reelection and while two years is eternity +1 in politics, his in pretty good shape.
I wish, however, he hadn't been quite so "presidential." This incident screams for attention that it will not get:
- Gun control - A person kicked out of college for being mentally disturbed should not be able to get a gun... or at the very least there should be some sort of check. Also, why should any normal, law-abiding citizen be able to purchase a gun with a rapid-fire clip?
- Treatment of the mentally ill - Many in the US can't pay for treatment for physical illnesses and many more cannot pay for treating mental illness.
In oh, so many ways Obama has turned into Clinton 2.0. More, I think, than Hillary would have.
I have images of Brady's gun control crusade running through my head.
ReplyDeletePsychos are psychos are psychos...take guns away from everyone and only the psychos will have guns.
I personally own 5 firearms. I use them for hunting and I am NOT a fan of hand guns, I am also not a fan of abortion but I would never say no one can have either.
Karey