Question: Why has Sen. Obama received a National Rifle Association “F” rating in the past?

Answer: Because those ratings were based on actual votes, not campaign rhetoric.

The May issue of the NRA Magazine (page 9) points out that twice in the Illinois State Legislature he voted against your right to defend yourself and/or your family with a gun in your own home! (Illinois S.B. 2165 3/25/04) Isn’t that a big reason why over 80 million Americans own at least one gun? My question is, will the Obama campaign sponsor a hunting safari to a battleground state the day before the election? Answer: Maybe if he’s behind the opinion polls. Yes, gun owners remember Sen. John Kerry in Ohio in 2004!

Finally, if he’s on our side, why is he on record as opposing the Illinois right-to-carry legislation? (“Chicago Tribune” April 17, 2004)

John Holley

Ironton