This is but one reason why I will not vote for Tony Sanchez for Texas governor.  Not that I like Rick Perry (I think he’s pretty sleazy as well).

I noticed that Tony Sanchez is trying to show himself as a believer in gun ownership but he couches it in terms of supporting the rights of “sportsmen.”

Sportsmen’s Rights
“Hunting and fishing is a way of life. It’s how to teach our children values. In Texas we have to protect our way of life. For me, a big part of that is protecting the rights of sportsmen. We don’t need more gun laws. Instead of going after law-abiding citizens, let’s vigorously enforce the laws on the books and go after the criminals. (More… )

Any time a politician uses sportsmen to show his support for gun ownership, it leaves me wrinkling my nose at the foul odor of “must support X to get elected regardless of what I feel” politics.  The right to keep and bear arms ain’t about duck hunting.  Anyway, he’s a Democrat.  I don’t trust them on this issue no matter how much they proclaim to support gun owners.  Their party leadership is so far to the left on guns that you can’t find them without a high-power spotting scope.

This Texas governor’s race is turning into a pretty nasty business.  The attack ads have been flying fast and furious the past week.  However, the only effect they’ve had has been to turn me off on both of the major party candidates.