CeaseFirePA's 2010 Voters Guide

[Devrbd]

16 page guide in PDF format. To sum it up:

Tom Corbett - F (failed to respond to CeaseFire's questionnaire or calls)
Joe Hoeffel - A
Dan Onorato - B+
Sam Rohrer - D
Jack Wagner - C+
Anthony Williams - A-

Link To "Guide":
http://ceasefirepa.org/files/gov_rac...guide_2010.pdf

[NikeBauer21]

So in this case, it actually is good to earn a lower grade on the test. I love how Corbett just decided not to waste his time too.

Where do the Candidates Stand on Gun Violence?

What is that supposed to mean? This subheading is a little misleading. Just about everyone is against violence...

[B2Luv2Hunt]

Are Guns Violent?

[NikeBauer21]

Are Guns Violent?

According to the always credible BradyBunch, guns have been known to become very violent when around children, and when they are provoked. There is currently classified video evidence of a cop-killing Glock jumping out of it's holster, and killing 6 children at a local store. The Glock is still under investigation as to whether it had intentions of killing or not. However, sources say that the Glock will plead insanity.


Wait....

[BenP]

“It is rare to find a measure with such pervasive support, with nearly unanimous support from all
parties (96%) and nearly nine in ten Republicans (88%), Democrats (89%), and Independents
(91%) all strongly supporting the proposal. Even among gun owners, an overwhelming 92%
favor this measure to enhance public safety.”
(Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, Nov. 19, 2007)

Why does this poll about lost and stolen laws seem to be bogus to me? 92% of gun owners?

[Nullifidian]

Why does this poll about lost and stolen laws seem to be bogus to me? 92% of gun owners?

Yes, I find that interesting. Because close to 100% of PAFOA members are against them by last count.

[B2Luv2Hunt]

Yes, I find that interesting. Because close to 100% of PAFOA members are against them by last count.

You must not have heard. It is because We are those extremist Gun Nuts.

[-JD-]

Sooo much fail!

Just one gem:

5. Stronger penalties for individuals found to be illegally in possession of handguns.
Many crimes committed with handguns are committed by
individuals who are prohibited from possessing handguns,
including: individuals convicted of a felony, juveniles, people
restricted under a protection from abuse order, or people suffering
a mental illness. Too often, gun charges are dropped or not taken
fully into account during sentencing. Stronger penalties for illegal
possession of a handgun will discourage trafficking and illegal
possession.

I can't believe the number of times that they make clear that their own requests are not going to fix the problem. If the problem is that the law is not being enforced, how does increasing the (admittedly un-enforced) penalty deter anybody?



As for Lost and stolen - I want to see the actual question that was used.

There is a big jump from: "Should a gun owner who's firearm is lost or stolen report it to the police?" to "Should a gun owner who's firearm is lost or stolen be compelled by law report it to the police?"

[DonSmithnotTMD]

Ack! You beat me to it.

Anybody else wonder if Corbett's refusal is to just eliminate a paper trail?

BTW when is a straw purchase a loophole? I thought it was a crime.

[eXceLon]

So in this case, it actually is good to earn a lower grade on the test. I love how Corbett just decided not to waste his time too.

I've actually been wondering about this.

I can certainly understand the desire to dismiss this organization entirely, and not answer any of their questions. On the other hand I don't see what's wrong with going on the record, even if your answers would all be in opposition.