Republicans acting like hillbillies

Are Republicans completely out of touch or just dumb?

Looking at the recent election, the clear answer is both. Many things contributed to their recent losses and they need to quit acting like hillbillies if they want to be elected again. The obvious problem is their inability to understand the First and Second amendments.

The First Amendment discusses the separation of church and state. Republicans consistently try to bring religion into government. When good old Sarah Palin was asked if she opposed abortion, even in the cases of rape and incest, she exposed just how out of touch the Republican views are. If you think that religion should be running governments, take a good look at Iran.

The Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms. The problem with this amendment (which ironically means “change”) was that it was written more than 200 years ago when our founders couldn’t envision the types of weapons we have today.

Do I have the right to own rocket-propelled grenades and mustard gas (just in case I need them)? In the United States, we consistently have the highest murder rate and have Columbine-type massacres nearly every year. Every hunter I know prefers the challenge of using a more primitive weapon rather than using an AK-47 to hunt from a helicopter.

Believe me, you only need a shotgun to protect yourself, and little old Billy will have a much harder time sneaking it into school.

Jack Ashe

Albuquerque, N.M.