2nd Ammendment Responses

[AZStickman]

I have received the following responses from AZ Representative Matt Salmon and AZ Senator John McCain respectively:

From Representative Matt Salmon:

Thank you for contacting me with your concerns over the recent debate about gun control. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.

Our country is mourning the recent shocking and senseless murders in Aurora CO and Newtown CT by lone individuals seeking to do unspeakable harm to their fellow Americans. In response, it is natural for us as a country to reflect and try to identify solutions and policies that will ensure such horrific events never happen again. Unfortunately, those who have long-sought increased gun restrictions are using these tragedies to once again try and limit the constitutionally guaranteed rights of law abiding Americans to own and operate firearms. It is never more important to fight to protect the rights of individual citizens than in the wake of a tragedy that tempts us with easy "solutions" that limit the rights of all.

As a gun owner and avid target shooter, I exercise my right as an American to keep and bear arms. I have enjoyed participating in various target shooting activities and value the safe-handling of firearms. I also believe that this natural, God-given right ought to be safeguarded as the Founding Fathers intended when they enshrined it in the Bill of Rights. The Second Amendment exists as a bulwark against those who would deprive the American citizen of his life, his liberty, or his property. This is the essence of the Second Amendment. As a result, I remain very concerned about the Obama Administration's plan to implement gun ownership restrictions. As a result, I join millions of Americans who refuse to allow my rights to be limited because of the action of a few; that is not America.

Going forward, I will stand as I have always stood, in the defense of all American's constitutional rights and I will continue to advocate for responsible firearm ownership and stand ready to defend against any encroachments on our right to bear arms.

Thank you again for contacting me. As we take up debate on this important issue, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind as we work on solutions that will protect our families. If you have any additional comments or questions, please feel free to contact me or my office at 202-225-2635.

Sincerely,
Matt Salmon
Member of Congress



From Senator John McCain:

Thank you for contacting my office regarding the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and its impact on federal gun legislation. I appreciate your taking the time to share your views with me.

As you know, on December 14, 2012, a mentally unstable gunman committed a senseless atrocity by murdering twenty students and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut. While many Americans continue to try to rationalize this tragedy it remains clear that the inhumane and depraved actions of this individual gunman appear to be motivated solely by his extremely disturbed mental state.

On January 16, 2013, President Obama and his administration introduced a twenty-three point plan which lays out both executive and legislative proposals that would attempt to prevent future violence. As the details of the President's proposals become more clear, I look forward to reviewing them, and working with my colleagues to find sensible solutions that respect the Second Amendment but also help us prevent these type of horrific events from ever happening again.

While I am an unwavering supporter of the Second Amendment, please know that I will seriously consider all reasonable public safety legislation that comes before the Senate.

Thank you once again for contacting my office. Please do not hesitate to do so on this or any other issue of concern.



Sincerely,


John McCain

United States Senator

 

[philthy]

Lucky you. Here are the responses from Representative Lujan-Grisham (D) in District 1 NM, and Senator Martin Heinrich (D), who was Pelosi's lapdog from District 1 before becoming Senator:


Thank you so much for contacting my office about gun violence prevention. The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in which 20 children and 6 adults were murdered reminds us about the incredible personal toll that gun violence takes on the lives of Americans. Approximately 33 Americans are murdered with guns every day-that is more than 12,000 people every year. Gun violence is truly a nation-wide problem and it prompts us to re-examine both our country's mental health system and how we can keep guns from falling into the hands of dangerous individuals.

This is an extremely complicated issue, and the vast majority of gun owners are law-biding and responsible. However, I believe that we can do more to stop criminals from getting guns while also protecting the rights of citizens to freely own them. I firmly believe that both Republicans and Democrats can work together to find common-sense solutions that will decrease gun violence without compromising the Second Amendment.

For example, did you know that around 6.6 million guns or 40% of all guns sold in the U.S. are sold without a criminal background check? Criminals, felons, people suffering from serious mental illness, and other potentially dangerous individuals can easily purchase firearms without a criminal background check, if they buy it from a private seller. I think that most Americans would agree that this puts our families and loved-ones at risk, and I support a universal criminal background check system.

It is my honor to serve the 1st Congressional District of New Mexico, and again, thank you for contacting me. Your thoughts and comments on this issue are important to my work as your representative in Congress. As I conduct my legislative business in Washington, D.C., I think about constituents like you every day. I hope to stay in touch with you on this issue, and please contact my office if I or my staff can assist you in any way.

Sincerely,

Michelle Lujan Grisham
Member of Congress

Maybe I have a "little" more faith in the Senator:

Thank you for contacting me about the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and federal regulation of the ownership and use of firearms. I appreciate knowing your thoughts and concerns on this important issue.

As a lifelong sportsman, I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Owning and using firearms responsibly is a central part of the history and tradition of the American West -- a tradition I am proud to share with my father and sons. But as a parent, I can't watch the events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut and not be deeply affected.

On January 16, 2013, President Barack Obama released a Plan to Protect our Children and our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence. I will be taking a serious look at all of the legislative proposals in this plan aimed at preventing horrific tragedies and intervening early where mental health is a concern. I'll base my support for any legislation on whether it can realistically reduce the violence while still protecting the constitutional right to bear arms.

It is my hope that we can make some pragmatic changes to our nation's firearms laws that will keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and limit their impact when firearms are used illegally.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please rest assured I will keep your thoughts and ideas in mind as I consider legislation. I hope you will continue keeping me informed of the issues important to you.

For more information, please visit my website, http://heinrich.senate.gov.

Sincerely,

MARTIN HEINRICH
United States Senator

 

[MaineFlatlander]

Maybe a quick note back to your Rep..while still high the numbered of murders is.closer to 8,000 I believe. I guess a 50% margin of error is about right for congress

 

[AZStickman]

Phil:
Thanks for taking the time to voice your opinion to your political representitives and thanks for sharing their responses with us here........ Anyone else receive a response?..... Terry

 

[ZIGGER]

I got one from her too....mine was a little different though....


Dear Jefre:

GFYS.......I have reported you to Homeland Security.


Sincerely yours,


Dianne Feinstein
United States Senator

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[AZStickman]

LMAO.... Let me know if you need somewhere to hole up for a bit..... We have lots of areas along the border here that homeland security never gets to...... Terry