McCAIN ON GUNS

Sen. John McCain

      An August 17 Los Angeles Times piece highlights some confusing remarks by GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain (Ariz.).

      After a speech to the Anti-Defamation League, McCain told reporters, "Look, my dear friends, don't think that gun control is the answer." So far, so good.

      When pressed for whether, as President, he would sign a bill banning "assault weapons," McCain's response was a curt "No." Chalk another one up for the Senator.

      Later that day, though, McCain commented that, as a Senator, he would be open to voting for an "assault weapon" ban depending on the specifics. "I will be willing to consider any reasonable proposal."

      Of course, the question always is what one considers "reasonable."

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