Kansas Gov Cand. Kobach criticized after riding into parade on jeep with massive mounted replica gun

[sunonmars]

http://www.kansascity.com/news/article212408904.html

Kris Kobach made his way through a parade in Johnson County Saturday morning, waving from an American flag colored jeep with a large gun mounted in back.

The sight of Kobach, a Republican candidate for Kansas governor, in the vehicle at the Old Shawnee Days parade stunned some onlookers and quickly sparked criticism on social media.

“It was pretty shocking," said pastor Johnny Lewis of Shawnee Community Christian Church. "There were audible gasps from the folks we were sitting by.”

Lewis said he respects the views of people on both sides of the Second Amendment debate, but found the display inappropriate in a crowd filled with kids at a time when many of them, like his 6-year-old daughter, are scared that they might be victims of a school shooting.

"Why was that necessary sir?" Lewis said on Facebook, directing his comments at Kobach. "My child didn’t need that today."

Kobach's campaign was quick to defend the candidate's decision to wave at the crowd standing next to what appeared to be a .50 caliber machine gun.

"The gun is a replica," Kobach spokeswoman Danedri Herbert said in a text message.

"The Secretary says those who use the excuse of school violence to restrict the right to bear arms are deeply misguided. We need to stand up for our Second Amendment rights and recognize the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."

Kobach's ride was among 115 entries in the parade down Nieman Road and Johnson Drive, which began at 10 and finished a little more than 90 minutes later.
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I'm glad it went down like a sack of shit. That douchebag needs to go down in flames.

[lapfog_1]

1. I used to ride my horse in that parade

as part of an equestrian group as a child. It used to be fun.

[riversedge]

2. Kobach looks like he is in a war zone in the mideast

[sunonmars]

3. This guy would be upfront in signing on with the gestapo. He's pure evil.

[marble falls]

4. Looks like slammed a couple of beers first. Tone deaf SOB isn't he?

[Blue_true]

6. Or on a Somali technical. What a fool. nt

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

5. Where's his bible?

Gun - check

Flag - check

Bible - ?

[struggle4progress]

7. Shawnee issues apology over Kris Kobach's parade entry

KMBC 9 News Staff

... "We want to apologize for the concern and frustration involved with Mr. Kris Kobach's parade entry at the Old Shawnee Days Parade on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

"In no way does this or any parade entry or float directly reflect the views and values of the City, the Old Shawnee Days Board or the Old Shawnee Days Society.

"Again, we apologize and understand the concern this caused. We have reached out to Mr. Kobach's media contact in an effort to get answers.

"Please know that the safety of our residents is always our highest priority and we apologize if this made anyone feel unsafe or unsettled. We will be taking steps in the future to try to ensure something similar does not happen again" ...

http://www.kmbc.com/article/shawnee-issues-apology-over-kris-kobachs-parade-entry/21059618

[BannonsLiver]

8. I wonder if his middle name starts with a K as well.

[MagickMuffin]

9. "The gun is a replica,"

SO! That doesn't negate the fact that Kobach rode in a PARADE with a gun attached to the jeep!

[demtenjeep]

10. this dude needs to go down HARD

he has always been an asshole

[demtenjeep]

11. if he becomes our gov we will be in worse shape then when we had brownstain

I wish Paul Davis would run again-I believe his election was stolen


Jim Ward was a viable D but he suspended his Gov run.

our bench is shallow right now.

[riversedge]

13. should be a Dem campaign slogan/chant. What is worse that Brownback? answer Kobach!!

[demtenjeep]

14. That is great

when he shows up at 4th of July parades, I will yell that!

[Scurrilous]

12. K&R