Is NRA's executive vice-president LaPierre really Delusional reguarding Obama's Gun Control Measures or is it really creative Blogging

Is Wayne LaPierre the executive vice-president of the National Rifle Association beginning to become delusional regarding his views on Obama and his gun control measures? Or is this cleaver blogging by Elise Foley of the Huffington Post? Her Blog titled 'Obama is 'trying to take away America's guns'.  (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/03/wayne-lapierre-obama-guns_n_2610763.html?utm_hp_ref=huffpolitics-blog)  In her blog she noted an interview with Chris Wallace and LaPierre that the interview was tense. When discussing the video that the NRA put out accusing Obama of wanting security for his children but not others. It appears that LaPierre's delusion is leaving one to believe that the Presidents children are at the same risk as all of the other school children in America. How can LaPierre really believe this when there has been many threats on Obama and family since he took office. Wallace's response was  to the mind set of LaPierre was "Its ridiculous and you know it." Foley went further in discussing that LaPierre has now withdrawn support for background checks at gun shows. This was a proposition that he initially supported calling it "reasonable," furthermore he is blaming mental health lobby in that gun laws wont work, that law enforcement needs to have more severe laws against gangs. So I guess the problem with the world is our gangs not the guns that are on the street, Which if there was background checks it may make it more difficult for some of the gangs to get the guns. What really made me take notice was when she blogged his quote on "Measures such as regulating certain semi-automatic weapons would have dire consequences" going on further to quote "If you limit the American public access to semi-automatic technology, you limit there ability to survive." Honestly how does regulating certain semi-automatic weapons have dire consequences on Americans? It does not, and it absolutely does not limit our ability to survive or protect our families. Finally she pointed out in the interview with Wallace, LaPierre stated that Obama was not going to take our weapons away and now LaPierre truly feels that Obama is changing his campaign promise, that Obama is "trying to take all 3 of them away" . This blog utilizes snippets from the interview with Wallace as well as recent comments made by LaPierre in my opinion the target audience is the Democratic Party. The point of view that she is writing this from is to get the target audience to believe that LaPierre has become delusional in regarding Obama's true intentions with the proposed gun laws. In reading her blog as is I agree LaPierre may need mental help of his own, that his delusions are clouding reality regarding Obama and gun control measures. However if she made the whole transcript available perhaps then it would give it more of a Republican slant which would be unworthy of the Huffington Post.  

Is Colorado going to Pot? Literally?

Upon reading the editorial Colorado Marijuana Muddle by Frank Bruni (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/opinion/bruni-colorados-marijuana-muddle.html?ref=columnists) left me unsure who the intended audience was, the continued use of slang words of pot and weed is clearly sarcastic, however he does not appear to be either pro legalization or anti legalizations of marijuana  He does acknowledge that it will not be an easy road for both Colorado and Washington. There is still a lot of procedural and legal issues regarding how it will be handled. He also did bring up a point that both of the states will be able to pick up some tax revenue in the process. 

A few things that did catch my attention is how will Colorado establish intoxication standards. In order to do such blood or urine samples will have to be taken, and what level will they consider someone intoxicated. However short of catching a person when smoking & driving it's going to be tough to prove under the influence of marijuana while driving. Marijuana is a fat soluable drug, meaning it will show up in blood test & urine tests days after ingestion or smoking. I also did not however know of all the ways that marijuana could be served up, in different strengths, fragrances, and hues. Nor was I aware that marijuana had so many different delivery systems such as; marijuana cola, marijuana baklava and marijuana bath salts.I found that quite interesting. It will be interesting if the laws will regulate the delivery devices, or strengths of he marijuana. 

I do agree with legalizing marijuana, I feel that it is less harmful than alcohol.

Colorado has had legalized medical marijuana, which requires a doctor's prescription, since 2000. Marijuana has many medical uses with great success, such as preventing nausea and maintaining an appetite during chemo, and pain relief, and many more conditions - without any the dangerous side-effects of pharmaceuticals. The medical marijuana policy has worked pretty well in Colorado (with clinics from upscale and professional to stoner-style decor) At least some of the dispensaries (maybe all?) must grow a good percentage of their crop. What has just passed this past November is legalizing marijuana for personal, not medical use, or at least, without needing a doctor's prescription. It's also a small step towards dismantling the 'war on drugs' at least on the marijuana front, and concentrate on the illegal drugs that are causing harm ie cocaine, meth, salvia,and heroin just to name a few. It may finally  take a bite out of big pharm./FDA. No one has ever died from an overdose of marijuana, but hundreds of thousands die every year from taking pharmaceutical drugs as prescribed.

Obama's Plan for gun control vs What the NRA would like you to believe

Tonight I was reading an article titled “Obama Unveils Gun Plan, Concedes Tough Fight Ahead” in Time Magazine (http://nation.time.com/2013/01/17/obama-unveils-gun-plan-concedes-tough-fight-ahead/ ). This article discusses Obama’s plan on gun control, calling for a ban on assault riles, as well as placing a limit on the size of magazine clips, and including orders to make more federal data available for background checks. I find it rather interesting that the NRA would like for Americans to believe that Obama is attempting negate our second amendment rights, they completely disagree with Obama’s measures. However that is not the truth, our second Amendment rights will remain intact, he is only limiting the types of weaponry allowed, and how many rounds those weapons will hold. We as Americans can still defend ourselves with 10 rounds or less in a clip, with a shotgun, or pistol. Contrary to NRA belief an AP Poll revealed that 84% of Americans back broader background checks, with 6 out of 10 want stricter gun laws, as well as a majority favoring a nationwide ban. I find this article interesting in that it refutes almost everything the NRA is wanting Americans to believe

Politically Speaking, who am I

Politically speaking who am I? I am the son of a mixed political family. My father is a born bread raised Republican. My mother comes from the other side of the fence, she is a Democrat. So what does that leave me? Well that leaves me in the middle as an Independent. I believe there needs to be some control on guns, ammo and magazine clips. We don't need assault rifles and high powered magazine clips to protect our families. I feel that people are responsible for their own actions not a community. With that said I am pro death penalty. If you kill you shall be put to death. I am pro-choice feeling that abortion is a woman choice, however under certain circumstances ie rape, potential harm or death to the mother. Growing up in Austin I am very pro-gay rights. I feel that the gay and lesbian community deserves the same rights as a heterosexual couple. When it comes to environmental controls, government needs to have some controls to protect our environment, however they don't need to go overboard spending excessive money to protect it. I believe in saving and not overspending. I am an Independent