April 6, 2008
Death of a President
Charlton Heston was a president; he was MY President. As figurehead of the NRA he said what members of America's gun culture wanted to say to those who blamed them for the crimes of others:
“Mr. Clinton, sir, America didn’t trust you with our health care system. America didn’t trust you with gays in the military. America doesn’t trust you with our 21-year-old daughters, and we sure, Lord, don’t trust you with our guns.”
Last night this American icon passed away. Rest in peace, and give my best to John Wayne and Ronald Reagan. May there be new cowboys born today to replace you.
Current Events Gun Rights Posted by JohnGalt at April 6, 2008 11:12 AM
Amen.
I joined the NRA when Mr Heston was elected, and just recently did I finish the last installment of my life-membership.
Rest in Peace, Sir.
Posted by: AlexC at April 6, 2008 12:19 PM"Oh Captain, my Captain!" Heston his supporters should take great comfort in the advancement of rights during his tenure.
Gun control forces have been in political retreat for a decade, and with a good decision in Heller, might make huge advancements before President Obama tries to dismantle them.
Posted by: jk at April 6, 2008 12:43 PMAnd Clinton never took his guns from his cold, dead hands.
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