robertcolorado2009
12-22-2012, 17:15
I have sent this message via email to both of the Colorado senators Bennet and Udall. I hope it helps, and I think we ALL need to do something/anything to get them aware of how we all feel about banning assault rifles that we all love for legal uses. If you want to copy it please feel free. I know it's not the best but it is short and succinct. And there are better out there, but it is what I sent. Here it is:
Senator Bennet, in light of the recent event in Connecticut, I want you to understand my opinion on this issue. The NRA suggested a VERY rational fix to the problem of the "lone gunman syndrome". You cannot legislate morality and by banning a weapon used by the "lone gunman" you deprive the law abiding citizens of the country, freedom. The freedom to own the weapon of their choice. If the lone gunman wants to put his/her agenda, to kill innocent children into play, the idea that a certain type of gun is banned will not make any difference to that person. To begin with "murder" is illegal, what makes anyone think that a ban on any type of gun will make him/her say to themselves, "What was I thinking, it's illegal to buy an assault weapon, I can't murder them using this banned gun, I have to rethink my plan". I own an AR-15 and am fully legal in all senses, I have a CCW permit and respect the laws of the land. I am asking you to please not vote for or approve any type of ban of this weapon or ammunition. We need better mental health care in this state and country, not more controls of the law abiding citizens. please think rationally, not knee jerk.
Thank You for Your Time,
Robert
720.xxx.xxxx
Senator Bennet, in light of the recent event in Connecticut, I want you to understand my opinion on this issue. The NRA suggested a VERY rational fix to the problem of the "lone gunman syndrome". You cannot legislate morality and by banning a weapon used by the "lone gunman" you deprive the law abiding citizens of the country, freedom. The freedom to own the weapon of their choice. If the lone gunman wants to put his/her agenda, to kill innocent children into play, the idea that a certain type of gun is banned will not make any difference to that person. To begin with "murder" is illegal, what makes anyone think that a ban on any type of gun will make him/her say to themselves, "What was I thinking, it's illegal to buy an assault weapon, I can't murder them using this banned gun, I have to rethink my plan". I own an AR-15 and am fully legal in all senses, I have a CCW permit and respect the laws of the land. I am asking you to please not vote for or approve any type of ban of this weapon or ammunition. We need better mental health care in this state and country, not more controls of the law abiding citizens. please think rationally, not knee jerk.
Thank You for Your Time,
Robert
720.xxx.xxxx