I wrote all three campaigns and asked questions on three issues I find most important. Life (protection of the unborn), Liberty (RKBA) and Pursuit of Happiness (protection of home education). The rest of the issues are far less in importance to me. In the RKBA inquiry I asked,
Though not addressing every sub-text completely the campaign person Gina Rodriguez did have this to say:As governor of Texas, what would you do to promote a freer exercise of the right to keep and bear arms?
Would you reduce the administrative barriers and fees facing concealed handgun license applicants and renewals?
Would you promote the addition of open carry in Texas?
Would you promote the elimination of the CHL requirement for carry by law abiding citizens?
Would you be willing to attach liability (should a preventable attack occur) to commercial interests that will restrict entry by licensed/lawful holders of weapons while allowing unfettered access to the general public?
Also the personal response came in less than two hours. I have not heard from the other campaigns but will post as I do. I am inclined to believe Ms. Medina deserves a good looking over.Debra is a strong advocate of the right to keep and bear arms and believes that the CHL is an infringement of that right. She would support open carry legislation but has also stated she would support repeal and/or interposition (state action to reject federal mandates) of requirements to register weapons. She believes that law-abiding citizens should be able to purchase, own, trade, possess and use a gun without having to take a course or fill out a licensing or registration form. She does not oppose CHL, she does not however believe it should be required to carry a weapon. The right to protect life, liberty and property is an inalienable right--can not be taken away. She will work with the Texas legislature to implement these policies and she will encourage all Texans to "buy a gun, learn to use it and keep it with you."
Dragonfighter - Thanks for the heads up.
