Barack Obama, "Greatest Gun Salesman in America"

[Atypical Liberal]

97. No, again you are completely incorrect.

You're really that fascinated by putting a bullet through some paper? You don't understand the implications of refining this skill? Just admit it - guns can be used to kill people and animals and you like them for that reason. That is the reason they appeal to you. Being proficient with firearms makes you feel powerful in that you are able to exercise a destructive capacity. This is a different proposition than liking a hammer because you can build a table. It is is the difference between a warrior and a carpenter.

No, again, you are completely incorrect and completely misjudging my motives, and, obviously, the motives of all gun owners.

There is a word for this behavior: prejudice.

I really am that "fascinated" by putting a bullet through some paper. It's difficult and requires excellent coordination and self-discipline. It is exactly the same thrill as shooting darts (I have also shot darts competitively).

I don't enjoy firearms because they can be used to kill people and animals. I hardly ever hunt and have not been hunting in several years and the only reason I went then was to spend time with my father. Hunting is too much work for the reward - I'd rather go to Kroger and pick up a steak. And I've never killed any people with guns or otherwise.

But I've done a ton of target shooting, including competition shooting.

Again I ask you: Do you think that all Olympic competitors in archery, shooting, shot put, and javelin enjoy their sport because of feeling powerful by wielding a weapon?

So sometimes you vote against Democrats when they disagree with you on a single issue such as guns?

Yes.

Please, don't vote against Obama even though, yeah, he would pass gun control if possible

And the fact that I feel it is impossible is why I feel comfortable voting for him. If I thought he had a shot at touching the second amendment I would have to reconsider voting for him. I was reasonably certain that he would not move against the second amendment in his first term and it looks like I was correct.