George Bush gave America's fallen police officers a nice speech...
"President Bush paid tribute on Sunday to 156 law enforcement officers killed last year while making traffic stops, arresting criminals, investigating crimes and performing other duties...
..."All of these men and women served the cause of justice," Bush said at a memorial service on the Capitol lawn. "Our nation stands in admiration and gratitude for their service, and we ask God's blessings for the families and friends they have left behind." from: Bush honors slain police officers - 156 officers died in line of duty in 2004.
Ahhh, the police officer's get God's blessings (and don't get me wrong, they deserve them). But who gets George Bush's obedience? The NRA and it's fellow "any gun is a good gun" followers. I don't claim to be an expert on the gun control issue, however I believe the police officers who have to face guns everyday on the streets are experts...
"Law enforcement officers visiting Washington for National Police Week sent a message to Congress today: It's getting more dangerous for police on America's streets, not safer, because of new, deadlier firearms...
...Two police officers who have been victims - one who was shot and nearly killed, another whose police officer son was murdered - joined representatives of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the National Black Police Association and the National Latino Peace Officers Association in urging Congress to restrict weapons like the 50 caliber sniper rifle and the Five-Seven "Cop Killer" handgun. They were joined by Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), whose husband and son were victims of gun violence. "Congress should help the police, by keeping guns like 50 caliber sniper rifles and the Five-Seven handgun out of the hands of criminals and terrorists," said Ken McGuire, a former officer who retired after being nearly fatally shot." from: POLICE URGE CONGRESSIONAL ACTION AGAINST DEADLY NEW GUNS.
Tell me, do you think the man who would rather "err on the side of life" is going to even question the need for guns with the advertised ability to shoot through the bullet proof vests commonly worn by police men? I bet the NRA will get more than a nice speech, I bet they will get complete obedience from George Bush on this issue no matter what the cost to Police Officer safety. The NRA tells George that the second amendment somehow says that EVERY SINGLE TYPE OF GUN must be available to everyone with the absolute minimum of registration. Congress can try and demand more national security with standards for getting drivers licenses, but apparently selling guns made for shooting through cops police vests is just not a concern...
Police Officers will just have to settle for the empty words...
Big Time Patriot