Responses from CO Legislators Thread

[DeusExMachina]

This piece of work is my rep (I live in Denver, you can send me condolences), and when I send him emails regarding legislation he comes back with short responses that give off the scent that he knows better than his constituents. This is the first response I got to Ruger's email:

Dear Phillp,

Thank you for your email. I too am saddened by the events at Newtown
and agree that we should do more to strengthen and expand mental
health programs and NCIS background checks. In addition, I believe
that the 2nd Amendment is an integral part of the Constitution and
guarantees one of our basic civil liberties. In my interpretation of
it, however, there needs to be a balance between respecting firearm
owners’ rights while also protecting our communities, and the 2nd
Amendment clearly states that the right to bear arms may be “well
regulated.”

There will likely be bills introduced to ban assault rifles and large
ammunition magazines. I will be supporting those guns safety bills.
I will thoughtfully consider any other proposals which come forward
this year, and I appreciate your input.

You are also welcome to stop by my office at the Capitol, room 307.

Thanks again.

Sincerely,
Paul Rosenthal
Colorado State Representative

I sent him another email today after the stupidity was introduced, and this is all he had to say:

Hi Philip,

I support the package of gun safety bills which were proposed today.

Best regards,
Representative Paul Rosenthal
Work: 303-866-2910
Cell: 720-529-9787

This was my response:

Mr. Rosenthal,

I would be happy to hear, from your perspective, what manner of safety
these bills offer the law abiding public. To me they offer more
funding for a defunct and redundant fiscal leech on the state of
Colorado, as well as a "gun tax" on citizens for this program. They
also offer lame duck restrictions that are proven ineffective, but
seem to be a go-to measure to restrict lawful firearms owners. This is
among directly violating federal acts and limiting the right of self
defense to certain places and certain people.

As a voting constituent of your district, I ask you to reconsider your position.

Thank you,

Phil

His response:

Hi Phil,

I suspect that on this issue, we'll have to agree to disagree.

Best,

Representative Paul Rosenthal
Work: 303-866-2910
Cell: 720-529-9787

He's a very active person in the Jewish community, it appears, so I'm trying to get the JPFO on him.

Just wanted to vent.

[MarkCO]

There is a small group of fairly high profile folks meeting with them on Friday, we will do our best.

[Teufelhund]

In my interpretation of
it, however, there needs to be a balance between respecting firearm
owners’ rights while also protecting our communities, and the 2nd
Amendment clearly states that the right to bear arms may be “well
regulated.

I've only heard this particular statement from the dumbest of libs. Is he even qualified to hold public office with this obvious lack of reading comprehension?

[motohooligan]

I've spent the past 6 years living in countries that don't allow guns (Japan & England). I never thought after coming back to Colorado I would have to fight so hard to keep them.

[Circuits]

Need to ask him when he's instituting common sense voter regulation - like fees to register, and background checks to ensure voters aren't mentally ill, or not actually citizens.

[vossman]

Good job engaging the reps. Looks like it doesn't matter though. All I've seen are form letters, copied statements from websites and "I'm gonna do what I want" replies.
Frustrating as heck.

[Ronin13]

Need to ask him when he's instituting common sense voter regulation - like fees to register, and background checks to ensure voters aren't mentally ill, or not actually citizens.

Throw it right back in their faces! I love it.
This guy seems like a big time douche, and idiot- like Teufelhund said, he can't read worth a damn... nothing in the 2A says regulating firearms, it's a "well regulated militia." Stupid liberal fvcks!

[liberty19]

There is a small group of fairly high profile folks meeting with them on Friday, we will do our best.

I wish you all the best in your meeting. We trust you will represent us well. And thank you.

[streetglideok]

Perhaps this turd needs to become the subject of a recall election?

[JVC]

I just received this email from Rep. Spencer Swalm, who is on our side. I have to work tomorrow and Wednesday, but if you can attend the hearings, please do. That said, please dress professionally or business casual and be polite. The Dems will find fault at anything, so let's just take that card out of their hands. And, please be mindful of gun laws, there is no carrying in the Capitol building, to my knowledge. No need to make a scene, the bigger issue is to be there to voice our disapproval of these poorly conceived legislative proposals.

Now, back to Rep. Swalm:

Dear friends,

As many of you know, I do not support additional restrictions to the 2nd Amendment rights. Specifically, I believe that restricting law-abiding citizens will not stop criminals from committing crimes.

With that being said, I would like to ask you to come to the state Capitol on Tuesday, February 12, and Wednesday, February 13, to show your opposition and speak against the following anti-gun bills:

- On Tuesday, February 12, House Bill 13-1224 and House Bill 13-1229 are scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee in the Old Supreme Court Chamber in the Capitol upon adjournment of the House. HB13-1224, sponsored by state Representative Rhonda Fields (D-42), would ban magazines that hold more than ten rounds. HB13-1229, sponsored by state Representatives Rhonda Fields D-42) and Beth McCann (D-8), would prohibit and criminalize the private transfer of firearms.

- On Wednesday, February 13, House Bill 13-1226 will be heard by the House Education Committee upon adjournment in the Old Supreme Court Chamber, and House Bill 13-1228 will be heard by the House Finance Committee at 1:30 pm in the Old Supreme Court Chamber. HB13-1226, sponsored by state Representative Clare Levy (D-13), would repeal the current right to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense on a college or university campus. HB13-1228, sponsored by state Representative Lois Court (D-6), would require law-abiding citizens to pay a fee (or gun tax) for a background check when purchasing a firearm.

I encourage you to tell state legislators, especially those serving on these committees, to vote NO on HB13-1224, HB13-1226, HB13-1228 and HB13-1229. Without your direct help this week, these anti-gun, anti-Constitution bills have a strong chance of passing into law. Please come to the state Capitol in Denver to respectfully protect your rights.

Thank you for the honor of serving as your Representative.

Sincerely,
Spencer Swalm