News reports indicate that early voting turnout has been poor. Once again, a lethargic electorate is on the verge of letting
other people control the legislative process, leaving only themselves to blame. . .
This election could very well turn on which candidate can mobilize their base the best - - and the best may not have to be all that good.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel reported today on some issues they
surveyed the candidates on. I will touch on one, the 'guns on campus' question.
A bill before the legislature would allow citizens (specifically campus employees) with carry permits to carry handguns on college campuses.
Their responses to the News Sentinel Survey go like this,
DeFreese said she supports that. Roddy and Massey said they favor letting administrators of each campus decide the rules.
These survey answers point to major differences among the candidates. Roddy and Massey, understanding that left-leaning college administrators are unlikely to authorize campus carry at all, indicate support for the status quo disarming of victims.
Defreese's response indicates that she understands what fundamental rights are all about.
At a recent
Examiner column, I noted DeFreese's responses to a gun rights questionnaire, and the other candidates's failure to respond.
I noted in that column that Roddy favors disarming women in some locations such as parks, and now we know she includes college campuses.
Massey's web site indicates support for the Second Amendment
in the home. Her response to the News-Sentinel question indicates she also favors disarming adult voters on college campuses. The question is, where does she stand on right to carry in other venues?
A recent look at
campaign disclosures showed Massey and Roddy way ahead on fund raising. It seems like DeFreese's best chance of winning this race is mobilization of her supporters.
With such a low turnout in early voting, if voters will look for the candidate with core beliefs; who supports the right to life of unborn children; who supports the right to personal defense; the answer becomes clear.
DeFreese is the only choice!
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Disclaimer: The information and ideas presented in this column are provided for informational purposes only. Gun rights, like all other Constitutionally recognized rights, must be exercised responsibly. Firearms, like cars, kitchen knives and life itself all can be dangerous. You should get professional training as part of any plan to use firearms for any purpose. I have made a reasonable, good-faith effort to assure that the content of this column is accurate. I have no control over what you do, and specifically accept no responsibility for anything you do as a result of reading my columns. Any action or lack of action on your part is strictly your responsibility.
