Obama Backs Away From Assault Gun Ban


	Obama Backs Away From Assault Gun Ban

wiccantexan

4-16-2009 11:41 PM

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4-17-2009 12:43 AM

darkeforce

The US Constitution guarantees Americans access to guns, not the right to own military hardwear that violates many human rights laws. Obama really dropped the bucket on this one. No civilian needs an assault rifle for any reason.

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