Mark Udall responded to my email about the Cyber Security gun control amendment.
I wrote him an email letting him know that he will not be recieving my vote if he supports this infringement in 2A rights. Here is his response. The important part is bolded.
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Dear Sam,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (S.3414). I appreciate you taking the time to express your views on this important legislation.
This bipartisan and comprehensive bill would address the immediate and growing threats to our nation's computer networks, power grids, dams, nuclear power plants and water supply, along with other critical infrastructure. Because over 85 percent of our nation's infrastructure is owned by private U.S. companies, the cyber threat is one that can only be addressed by the public and private sectors working together. This bill would create a voluntary system of industry-driven security standards, with a goal of protecting networks and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Though this collaboration promotes the sharing of cyber threat information, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 is not overly intrusive and is designed to ensure that privacy and civil liberties are protected.
As a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, I am keenly aware of the threats facing our country, including cyber threats. We must remain vigilant against these threats while striking a balance between securing our nation's infrastructure and protecting the privacy interests of American citizens. The authors of S.3414 have achieved such a balance.
However, no piece of legislation is perfect. I have introduced three amendments to S.3414 that will make this bill even stronger. The first would require the administration to provide a detailed plan on how it will develop a highly trained federal cybersecurity workforce. The second would establish permanent faculty positions to train the next generation of military cyber leaders at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Finally, my third amendment addresses the strategic stockpile of extra high-voltage transformers, which are vital to our nation's power grid and would take months or years to replace if destroyed by a cyber attack. These common sense amendments would strengthen both the bill and our national security.
As you know, Senator Frank Lautenberg introduced an amendment to the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. This amendment would make it unlawful for a person to sell, transfer or possess a large-capacity ammunition magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition. I am committed to protecting the Second Amendment rights of citizens to own firearms for personal protection, hunting, collecting or for other legal purposes. That said, I am also reminded of the tragedies at the Aurora movie theater; Columbine High School; Virginia Tech and in Tucson, AZ. These horrific events are national tragedies that should concern us all as we continue to debate gun control policy.
Although I support the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, on August 2, 2012, the U.S. Senate failed to gather the 60 votes necessary to move to a final up-or-down vote. Please know that as the Senate continues to examine cybersecurity issues, your thoughts and concerns will provide important guidance. To see my speech on the Senate floor in support of this bill, please visit http://www.markudall.senate.gov/?p=video&id=2616.
I will continue to listen closely to what you and other Coloradans have to say about matters before Congress, the concerns of our communities, and the issues facing Colorado and the nation. My job is not merely about supporting or opposing legislation, but also about bridging the divide that has paralyzed our nation's politics. For more information about my positions and to learn how my office can assist you, please visit my website at www.markudall.senate.gov.
Looks like he won't be getting my vote! (like he would anyways)
