A President's life is completely staged, which is exactly why it seems suspicious that the picture in this post was recently released by the White House. Obama claims that he has a new hobby, skeet shooting. The photo was released just two days before the President left to promote his gun-control proposals, so clearly there was some motive behind the photo. In an interview, Obama claimed that he skeet shoots "all time time," but based on his stance and position of the gun, the National Skeet Shooting Association pointed out, Obama is definitely a beginner.
This article in the New York Times quotes Obama saying, "I have a profound respect for the traditions of hunting that trace back
in this country for generations. And I think those who dismiss that out
of hand make a big mistake.” The word that stands out to me here is "respect" because Obama, by releasing this picture, is seemingly trying to gain respect from gun rights supporters in an effort to ban gun rights. The National Rifle Association is not buying it, though. They do not think that skeet shooting proves someone, even the President, as being a supporter of the second amendment.
It seems pretty clear that this photo being released was no coincidence. This picture could have been put out months ago and it would have made it seem a little bit more realistic, but instead it just so happens to be released just as Obama is heading out to talk about gun control. It was never even mentioned that Obama had ever shot before, which makes it even more unrealistic. What do you think the motive of releasing this picture was? In what ways, if any, would this picture have affect on defenders of the Second Amendment?
To answer your first question, I do think the motive of this picture was to show Obama believes in the 2nd Amendment. However, he believes that people should be allowed to use guns safely for hunting or skeet shooting and not more dangerous weapons. Unfortunately, this picture has upset both supporters and opposers of the 2nd Amendment. Democrats are upset at the fact Obama may be "giving in to Republicans" by showing gun support. Republicans think the photo suggests false beliefs in guns by the President. Overall, it is interesting to see that no matter what the President does to show his stance on an issue, he is attacked by both parties.
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