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80% of Chicago’s murders are gang-related. But in 1999 when a bill came up in the Illinois State Senate to charge anyone carrying out a firearm attack on school property as an adult, a law that would have largely affected gang members, the future leader of Obamerica voted present. Had he not voted present, it is doubtful that he would have been reelected in an area where gang leaders wield a great deal of influence.

I had almost forgotten Obastid's dismal record of voting 'present'.

 

 

FLASHBACK: In 1999, Obama wouldn’t support tougher prosecution for school shooters

In 1999, State Senator Barack Obama voted “present” on a bill that would require adult prosecution for discharging a gun in or near a school.

That legislation came as a response to the tragic Columbine High School shooting that year.

SB 759 provided that anyone 15 years of age or older charged with aggravated battery with a weapon in school or within 1,000 feet of a school would be charged as an adult.

It passed the Illinois State Senate in a 52-1 vote, with 5 members voting present — including Obama.

That vote followed a trend for the young lawmaker, whose controversial votes on crime legislation often raised eyebrows.

A Chicago Tribune editorial even accused Obama of being a “gutless sheep” for missing a vote on crime legislation in late 1999.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2013/01/16/flashback-in-1999-obama-wouldnt-support-tougher-prosecution-for-school-shooters/#ixzz2IM1oNwmL

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That point Greenfield made about Present Obama was so good, I went looking for more. And guess what? Greenfield nails it again!

 

Obama Failed to Support Illinois Bill Charging School Shooters as Adults
Front Page Mag ^ | 01/17/2013 | Daniel Greenfield
 

Posted on Friday, January 18, 2013 1:05:05 PM by Responsibility2nd

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“In 1999, State Senator Barack Obama voted “present” on a bill that would require adult prosecution for discharging a gun in or near a school.”

That is a factoid I hadn’t heard before. What a cynical piece of work he is.

[tanknetter]

“Gutless sheep”?

Phenominal.

If the NRA doesn’t run an ad based on that they’re idiots.