My canned response from Mark Udall

[Sparky]

Can he dodge the issue any better. Vague response is vague.

Dear Neil,

Thank you for contacting me regarding Second Amendment rights. I appreciate that you took the time to write on this important topic.
Responsible gun ownership is an integral part of our Western heritage. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides for an individual right, and I am dedicated to protecting the rights of citizens to own firearms for personal protection, hunting, collecting or for other legal purposes.
We can all agree that the shootings at Columbine High School; Virginia Tech; in Aurora; Tucson, AZ; Newtown, CT and other instances in which terrible crimes have been committed with guns are national tragedies that should concern us all. No single policy is going to be adequate in preventing gun tragedies in the future. We need comprehensive solutions that examine our culture's glorification of violence, the effectiveness of our laws, our ability to enforce those laws and access to firearms, especially those designed for the battlefield. We must do everything we can - consistent with the Second Amendment - to keep weapons out of the hands of criminals, the mentally ill and those who would turn them against their community. As legislation related to Second Amendment rights is debated, I will carefully examine its intentions and impacts and use your thoughts to help guide me.
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.

Warm regards,

[islandermyk]

I got the same letter from Udall... and this is what I got from Michael Bennett

Dear Michael:
Thank you for contacting me regarding some of the different gun proposals that have been introduced during the 113th Congress, including S.2 introduced by Senator Harry Reid, S.150 introduced by Senator Diane Feinstein, and the proposal put forth by President Obama. I appreciate hearing from you.
The numerous tragedies that our nation has had to face over the past year have been staggering. My own family, like all Americans, has been repeatedly shocked and deeply saddened by the violence we have witnessed, and my heart continues to be with the victims and their families. As Coloradans, we know how this type of tragedy can shake a community to its core and in the aftermath of these abhorrent acts our priority should be on supporting the survivors and families, and healing our communities.
We must have a real discussion in this country about finding ways to stop these senseless shootings. I believe a combination of improved access to mental health services, restrictions on certain weapons intended for warfare, and elimination of the gun show loophole are sensible steps that can protect our communities and particularly, our children. In Colorado, we support the right to bear arms and the ability of people to recreate, hunt, and protect their homes, and we want to keep the wrong weapons out the hands of the wrong people. I believe we can have a civil discussion that addresses these issues and as the recommendations by the President's task force are considered in Congress, we will ensure that Colorado's voices are heard.
In addition to the bills referenced above, there are a number of different legislative proposals on gun policy currently before Congress. I am evaluating all of the different bills, and I will keep your thoughts in mind as we work on this issue in the Senate. Let us all continue to keep the communities affected by these tragic acts in our thoughts and prayers.

I value the input of fellow Coloradans in considering the wide variety of important issues and legislative initiatives that come before the Senate. I hope you will continue to inform me of your thoughts and concerns.
For more information about my priorities as a U.S. Senator, I invite you to visit my website athttp://bennet.senate.gov/. Again, thank you for contacting me.

Sincerely,

Michael F. Bennet
United States Senator

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[Wiggity]

We have a bunch of shitheads for senators

[Adawg38]

I got the same response. These Dildos put no thought into their copied and pasted emails.

[TheGrey]

I got the same canned responses. I especially like how Senator Bennet states, "I believe a combination of improved access to mental health services, restrictions on certain weapons intended for warfare, and elimination of the gun show loophole are sensible steps that can protect our communities..."and yet follow that up with, "I will keep your thoughts in mind" as though he hadn't already determined how he was going to vote.

[Great-Kazoo]

I got the same canned responses. I especially like how Senator Bennet states, "I believe a combination of improved access to mental health services, restrictions on certain weapons intended for warfare, and elimination of the gun show loophole are sensible steps that can protect our communities..."and yet follow that up with, "I will keep your thoughts in mind" as though he hadn't already determined how he was going to vote.

and elimination of the gun show loophole are sensible

I sent them a REPLY to the e-mails i received highlighting this and mentioning Co already has a law regarding BG checks at gun shows.
GUESS WHAT?
My reply SEND e-mail was bounced back with NOT A VALID E_MAIL ADDRESS! Typical .gov rep Not valid.

[UrbanWolf]

I've got a slightly different email from Bennet, he claims that deadly rounds like 556 NATO shouldnt be in civilian hands, just use less deadly rounds like the 308 NATO.

[Gman]

I find that hard to believe.

.308 Winchester is a civilian loading. 7.62 (x 51) is the NATO side of the equation.

...and only an uneducated individual would come to the conclusion that a varmint caliber is more deadly than one used for taking medium and large game.

[Tinelement]

Could be worse......

You could spell your name with an a instead of an i.

At least he spelled your name right!.........or did he!??

[iquack08]

FYI, those e-mails are almost always written by staff members. They are, however, directed by the elected individual. I highly doubt they will ever be read by the person in charge in most cases, especially, regarding members of Congress.

I'm not saying that writing letters is useless because the elected individual WILL be told about the amount of e-mails he's receiving on an issue. This gets his attention and applies the pressure.

Don't ask me how I know this. I'm just explaining why those e-mails are standard and vague.