Now this is a U.S. Senator, mind you

[Coot47]

I've elected to copy and paste a response I received from the U.S. Senate regarding gun control legislation. If this wasn't such a pertinent issue, it would be funny. The same, recycled, inaccurate buzz words - 'weapons of war', 'gun show loophole', 'common sense', etc. I would expect this dialog from the news media. How do we expect to have a legitimate debate on gun legislation, when we are forced to wade through such inaccuracies and misrepresentation? I know, I'm preaching to the choir. Here's the text:

Dear Mr. ******

Thank you for getting in touch with me concerning gun safety. I appreciate you sharing your views.

Episodes of mass shootings in America have become far too common. And I refuse to believe that we are helpless in preventing senseless attacks of this nature from occurring again. As legislators, we cannot truly say we are doing what it takes to keep Americans safe until we are willing to pass commonsense laws to keep weapons of war out of the hands of terrorists and violent criminals.

I have always respected the Second Amendment rights of hunters, collectors, and other law-abiding gun owners, and no one is trying to take away their guns. But when Americans are not safe in their schools, movie theatres, and dance halls, it's clear something has to be done to curb gun violence.

I supported the original federal assault weapons ban in 1994, and I voted to renew it after the Sandy Hook tragedy, which took the lives of 20 innocent children and 6 adults. Weapons of war do not belong on our streets. I've supported legislation to close loopholes in our background check system so that people who buy guns on the internet or at gun shows have to go through the same background checks as law-abiding gun owners who buy their guns at stores in Ohio. And I support the bipartisan Fix NICS bill to strengthen our background check system by requiring federal agencies to better report information to the database.

I've also supported legislation to prevent people on the terrorist watch list from buying guns, because if you're too dangerous to get on an airplane, you're too dangerous to buy a deadly weapon.

While legislation will not prevent every shooting, commonsense changes will certainly save lives and reduce the risk of future mass shootings. As firearms related legislation comes before the Senate, I will keep your thoughts in mind.

Thank you again for contacting me on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Sherrod Brown
United States Senator

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Started to reply, then thought about the probable "ding" I would receive from the good forum moderators.

MUST CONTROL THESE URGES! MUST CONTROL MY TONGUE! MUST KEEP MY FINGERS OFF THE KEYBOARD WHILE THINKING OF THESE THINGS!

 

[mike from st pete]

Information on K-12 and University Shootings Deaths: The number of deaths has been declining over time - Crime Prevention Research CenterCrime Prevention Research Center

School shootings on the decline.

 

[Old_Cop]

And another US Senator from my state, PA. They must have the same memo to quote from.

Dear Mr.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Second Amendment and the regulation of firearms. I appreciate hearing from you.

Pennsylvania has a rich tradition of hunting, and I support the Second Amendment right of law-abiding Americans to own guns for protection, sporting and collection. But, like many Americans, in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, I believe we need commonsense gun legislation that will help to prevent such tragedies.

The Sandy Hook massacre affected me deeply. The shooter used a military-style assault weapon with magazines containing up to 30 rounds of ammunition. Realizing that he chose this weapon because he wanted to inflict the most damage in the shortest amount of time, and that he would have tried to kill hundreds of children if he could have, led me to reevaluate how we approach gun violence as a Nation. After careful study, I decided to support legislation to close loopholes in the existing background check system, as well as legislation to institute a federal ban on military-style assault weapons and to restrict high-capacity magazines. I voted in favor of these measures, as well as efforts to close a loophole allowing known and suspected terrorists on the Terrorist Watchlist to purchase firearms, when they came before the Senate for consideration in 2013, 2015 and 2016. None of these measures gained enough support to pass the Senate.

As a public official, I believe my colleagues and I have an obligation to enact commonsense reforms that will keep Americans safe and reduce the likelihood of gun violence incidents. We are a Nation of people who come together, roll up our sleeves and solve difficult problems. We can pass smart measures to reduce gun violence while fully respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Please be assured that should the Senate consider legislation affecting firearm regulation, I will have your views in mind.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.

For more information on this or other issues, I encourage you to visit my website, U.S. Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania. I hope you will find this online office a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator

 

[Muss Muggins]

I'm more disturbed that the staff of two Senators from different states don't know that "common sense" is two words . .

 

[Coot47]

I'm more disturbed that the staff of two Senators from different states don't know that "common sense" is two words . .

In the 'big picture', I would have to agree that this is most troubling.

 

[fordson]

At least you guys get a response from your Democratic Senators.

 

[rog8732]

I'm mystified. Do these people want to control inanimate objects, or murderers ?

 

[crstrode]

I'm mystified. Do these people want to control inanimate objects, or murderers ?

Neither.

The Bourgeoisie desires is to control the Proletariat, Comrade

 

[moralem]

Write them back, thanking them for articulating their position on the 2A and let them know that since it is not in line with your views that you won't be supporting them at the next election.

 

[Coot47]

Write them back, thanking them for articulating their position on the 2A and let them know that since it is not in line with your views that you won't be supporting them at the next election.

^THIS^ - I've been considering a point by point repudiation of the so called 'facts', but should have more attention explaining Daylight Savings Time to my cat. However, they will know my vote.

 

[les.b]

"Explaining daylight savings time to my cat"

I love it.... That is a very apt analogy!! As a cat owner, I understand perfectly!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[jag312]

My Springfield Model 1873 Cavalry Carbine is a weapon of war. Actually I have three, but one is documented as being at Wounded Knee. My Poly Technologies AK-47S was never designed, intended for, or used in a war. We have got to get these murderous Springfield Cavalry Carbines off the streets to protect society.

 

[Hawker800]

He says: "I refuse to believe." No room there for facts that would support his stupid belief.

 

[PALADIN85020]

"I refuse to believe" that an inanimate object can cause anything. Believing that it can is called animism and that train of thought went out of vogue in the 12th Century. "Evil" and "assault" are thoughts and behaviors, not objects.

"Common sense" requires logic, facts and clear thinking instead of wild-eyed knee-jerk emotionalism. Sadly, common sense is uncommon among politicians and mob-mentality high schoolers (whose brains are mostly not yet fully developed) these days.

If only a fraction of 1% of the U.S. population is deranged enough to commit atrocities, that means that there are thousands of people out there who may in the future translate the bizarre concepts of their twisted minds into action. It is impossible to know in advance how most of them may or may not act, and it's impossible to legislate against them. Laws do not deter law-breakers. The tools they might use could be kitchen knives or pickup trucks, yet banning these tools (or guns) would be patently ridiculous.

Bad people with guns are dangerous. Good people with guns are dangerous only to bad people. Thank God there are a lot of good people with guns right now. May it ever be so.

Help out. Join the NRA, GOA, and/or the CCRKBA. Vote. Be informed, contribute, and act when called upon. If things go south and you have not done these things, you have only yourself to blame.

John

 

[touchoneoff]

Started to reply, then thought about the probable "ding" I would receive from the good forum moderators.

MUST CONTROL THESE URGES! MUST CONTROL MY TONGUE! MUST KEEP MY FINGERS OFF THE KEYBOARD WHILE THINKING OF THESE THINGS!

I know what you mean....

 

[mg440rt]

Politicians being quoted in a thread , and being responded to , seems political in nature...no ?

 

[vigil617]

I'm more disturbed that the staff of two Senators from different states don't know that "common sense" is two words . .

Check Merriam's, Muss. "Commonsense" as an adjective, the way it is used in both letters, is correct as one word.

 

[SMSgt]

I'm more disturbed that the staff of two Senators from different states don't know that "common sense" is two words . .

Actually, it should have been "common-sense," seeing as the two words were being combined as an adjective.

Either way, they are bonehead responses.

 

[bushmaster1313]

People above seem to be behaving
But it has inspired me to coin a new term:

"Ding Bait"

Update:
Alas, I Googled "Ding Bait" and got hits
But not in the context of getting dinged by Moderators