Write, please.

[Shodown]

Just sent mine too.

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The text of my letter (Federal Version):

I am writing you today to voice my opposition to any new "gun control" legislation. As you are probably aware, criminals, BY DEFINITION, do not obey the law. Therefore, it stands to reason that any new restrictions on firearms would only be heeded by those already inclined to abide by the law. Thus, new laws would have essentially no effect on crime rates. Please do not seek to capitalize on the tragedies of the last several months to further a demonstrably failed policy. I ask instead that you choose to uphold the oath you swore to "protect and defend the Constitution", including the Second Amendment. I am an unaffiliated voter, and pay close attention to how my representatives align themselves with the issues. Rest assured, I, and many like me will concentrate considerable resources to defeat in the next election those that attempt to abridge our freedoms. Conversely, we will support those that choose to be representatives of their constituents, as well as holding steadfast to the values that our Founding Fathers held dear.


Thank you for your time and attention.

[Milt]

All very nice, but if writing to those assholes is all we ever do, we might as well sell our guns while we can and take up knitting. With the recipients of some sort of government largess now outnumbering the members of the productive class, it has become mathematically impossible to vote out way to Liberty.

[DavieD55]

Dont forget to include your county sheriff as well.

[johngraves2]

I wrote to all my federal elected officials and all my state officials (both old districts and new ones that go in to effect this term, the re-districting switched my reps.) Vicki Marble wrote me a good note back:

"Thank you, John, I appreciate your email and could not agree with you more. I promise your voice will be heard.I can assure you that my votes will be cast in favor of gun owners and their right to own any type of firearm and clip they wish to possess.
I will not advocate for criminals, and the criminally insane, by taking away the gun rights of law abiding gun owners.
Our focus should be on the mentally ill.
Keep your sites clear and your ears open.
Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
Vicki Marble
Senator Elect"

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"Keep your sites clear" Now I know what all the sheeple must have felt when Obama said "Hope and Change" she was speaking my language.
I added a line to what seems to be my boilerplate letter to my congress critters. "While this sort of law seems to poke its head out everytime an unrelated tragedy happens. I want you to know that I support my right to own weapons now and in the future. That will not change."

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Responses from our State Representatives and Senators so far:

Senator Greg Brophy:

James, thanks for writing.



You can count on me to vote to protect the Second Amendment.


When the bills are finally introduced, you should write your Senator and Representative individually and ask them how they plan to vote on the specific bill(s). I don't think you need any other statements, just tell them where you live and that you want to know how they will vote.


You also should try to go to any town meetings that they have and ask them in person in front of everyone.

Greg B.
Spelling errors are Apple's fault, I own the grammar.

Representative Beth McCann :

Thank you for contacting me about your views on gun safety legislation. It appears that we disagree about the need for additional legislation, but I appreciate your taking the time to send your thoughts. Rep. McCann

Representative Ray Scott:

Thank you Mr. Fleischaker, agreed! Happy New Year

Representative Spencer Swalm:

I assure you that I too respect the Constitutional right to bear arms. Moreover, data indicate that gun-control legislation does not prevent tragic shootings. I fully expect a great deal of pressure from those who want control over all facets of our lives. In the hope of balancing that pressure, you may want to attend hearings and, if you are willing, speak as you have written. Thank you for your message and your defense of our treasured Constitution. Respectfully, Representative Spencer Swalm

And Representative Chris Holbert (Member here )

James, The Second Amendment exists to protect us from tyranny and I will not compromise on that issue. If you have time, please take a look under "Rocky Mountain Gun Owners" at my web site: http://www.holbert4house.com/Recognition.html Respectfully yours, - Chris

[johngraves2]

Response from Senator elect Saine:

Hello John,


Consider what John Lott Jr. observed:


"There were seven movie theaters showing the premiere of the Batman movie within a 20-minute drive of the killer's apartment. Only one banned guns, posting signs warning permit holders that their guns weren't allowed. Yet, the killer didn't go to the theater that was closest to his home. Nor did he go to the largest theater. He went to the single one where he didn't believe that others would be able to protect themselves."


This example here at home and other recent instances seem to strengthen the evidence that the advertisement of gun-free zones serve to empower the murderers; whereas encouraging concealed carry has been the only public policy proven to have either proactively deceased or severely curtailed public shootings while in progress.


Thank you for addressing this important concern. There are many ways you can help us fight gun control legislation at the captiol and I can send you information when those opportunities arise.


Thank you,


Lori Saine
Representative-Elect
Colorado House of Representatives House District 63


then a same old response from Bennet that im sure everyone got.

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I love when I write my "Rep." Dianne Degette. I tell her what I want and she replies with (and I'm paraphrasing) I enjoy my position and nobody is going to get me out of office and my dogma and a slave to my idiology that I learned growing up in a communist community teaches me that your constitution doesn't matter and that I shouldn't recognize it. I don't care about your guns I am to busy being a socialite and going to parties and other functions where I have body guards to protect me with guns but they are well hidden because I don't like them. Please send me money. I look forward to your response. But not really I just have to say that.

Dianne Deggete, Congress Critter.

My reply is usually shorter.
How do you sleep at night you commie bitch you are not my rep. Again I am paraphrasing.

[asmo]

Response from Senator elect Saine:

Hello John,


Consider what John Lott Jr. observed:
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Holy hell she quoted John Lott. Serious win.