WASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani demonstrated his support for a constitutional right to bear arms by shooting an unnamed Vietnamese man during his address to the National Rifle Association on Saturday.
Giuliani, who once referred to the NRA as "extremists," sought to eliminate any doubts about his pro-gun stance by his bold act. The shooting was believed to be unprecedented, even for an NRA event. A few audible gasps were heard following the shot, then stunned silence, and finally a standing ovation for the ex-New York City mayor. Someone in the crowd yelled, "We love you, Rudy!"
But some Asian-Americans thought Giuliani's demonstration to the powerful lobbying group may have gone too far. "I'm thinking maybe he could have shot some other minority," said Lee Ho Fuk, spokesman for the Asian Anti-defamation League.
Giuliani immediately fled the country following the shooting. He is allegedly hiding in Italy under the protection of Don Tommassino, where he expects to remain until after he is elected President.
