My opponent has made several misrepresentations about issues in our campaign. I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.   First is his assertion that I do not support the 2nd amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I support the second amendment and the right of individuals to keep & bear arms.  There are now & have always been firearms in my home.  My family is fortunate to own a farm where target shooting & hunting can be done safely.    A public safety issue came before me as a member of the Emergency Services Committee of the Oldham County Fiscal Court in which my position has been mischaracterized as anti-gun.  Nothing could be further from the truth.     The issue was raised by homeowners in a community of small lots where people were target shooting in small backyards while neighboring children were outside playing.  Parents had asked for help from the police who indicated that there was no regulation preventing the discharge of a firearm in such close proximity to other homes.  With input from the Oldham County Police and the Oldham County Attorney's Office an ordinance was drafted and after several revisions submitted to the entire Fiscal Court for consideration.  After hearing input from the public and police departments we determined that it would be impossible to enact an ordinance which would not infringe on individuals' 2nd amendment rights.     My opponent seems to think that listening to both sides of an issue prior to making a decision is the wrong way for an elected official to act.   Although I did not serve in the armed forces, I am proud to say my husband Don served in the United States Navy and my father served in the United States Army during World War II.  I support the Disable American Veterans in honor of my father who was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received fighting in Europe to preserve our freedom.  I also support the Veterans of Foreign War through regular contributions to both organizations. Finally, my opponent has placed a posting on the internet chastising me for campaign signs placed on right of ways. His assertion that I feel that the law does not apply to me is rather comical considering the source. I will not sink to the mud slinging. Instead, I will allow his actions to speak for him.  All one has to do to see more of his temperment & how the law applies to him is GOOGLE his name.