Posted: 3/4/2009 6:49:29 PM EDT
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enators to Attorney General Holder: Stay away from our guns
Baucus And Tester Send Warning Shot To Protect 2nd Amendment Tuesday, March 3, 2009 (Washington D.C.)- Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester sent a simple and clear message to Attorney General Eric Holder today: any new gun restrictions are a non-starter. In a letter to Holder, Baucus and Tester emphasized the need to enforce current laws on the books instead of passing additional laws which could infringe on Montanans’ 2nd Amendment rights. “We oppose reinstating the ban on the sale of assault weapons, and we call on the Department of Justice to enforce existing laws before it considers imposing any new restrictions on gun ownership,” Baucus and Tester wrote. The letter continued by explaining Montana’s proud outdoor heritage and how important gun ownership is to that heritage. “We value our outdoor heritage, and a large part of that is our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Passing this heritage down from one generation to the next is a sacred part of being a Montanan, and something that we will always fight to protect,” the letter states. The Senators’ letter was prompted by recent comments that Holder made about wanting to introduce new gun restrictions. Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock applauds the stand that Baucus and Tester have taken. "Max and Jon are exactly right—we need to be enforcing the laws that we have on the books," Bullock said. "These one-size-fits all gun laws might be popular in some parts of the country, but they don't work for Montana." As senators, Baucus and Tester both are members of the Congressional Sportsmen Caucus, which consists of Senators and Representatives working together to protect public lands so future generations can hunt, fish, hike and enjoy other outdoor activities. Baucus is a past Chairman of the caucus, and Tester is the current Vice-Chairman. -Letter Pasted Below- Dear Attorney General Holder: This letter is in regards to your recent comments suggesting the reinstatement of the ban on assault weapons. We oppose reinstating the ban on the sale of assault weapons, and we call on the Department of Justice to enforce existing laws before it considers imposing any new restrictions on gun ownership. Your comments noted increased violence among international drug traffickers as a reason to reexamine the ban on assault weapons within this country; however, this statement fails to acknowledge laws already in place that work to address this issue. Under current law, both transferring a firearm to someone knowing that it will be used to commit a violent or drug-trafficking crime as well as possessing a firearm in furtherance of a Federal drug trafficking crime are already federal felonies punishable by imprisonment. We will strongly oppose any legislation that will infringe upon the rights of individual gun owners. We value our outdoor heritage, and a large part of that is our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Passing this heritage down from one generation to the next is a sacred part of being a Montanan, and something that we will always fight to protect. In the light of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling of District of Columbia v. Heller, affirming the Second Amendment right to bear arms as an individual and constitutionally protected right, we urge you to avoid any legislative proposals that would jeopardize the Constitutional right of law-abiding Americans to own firearms. Sincerely, U.S. Senator Max Baucus U.S. Senator Jon Tester Press Release Archive >> |
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Wow, 2 whole pro-gun democrats! Well hell, I guess the DNC ain't that bad after all!
Oh, wait. The President the DNC gave us is as anti-gun as you can get. The Vice President the DNC gave us is so anti-gun he authored anti-gun bills himself. The House leader and the senate leader the DNC gave us are both rabidly anti-gun. The entire DNC leadership is anti-gun. Virtually all anti-gun bills introduced are authored and sponsored by just democrats. How many pro-gun democrats switched votes and gave us the 94 ban? (written by democrats btw) Fuck the DNC. A democrat wants to be pro-gun? Then he needs to find a new party, because I ain't buying it if he has a D after his name. |
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Wow, 2 whole pro-gun democrats! Well hell, I guess the DNC ain't that bad after all! Oh, wait. The President the DNC gave us is as anti-gun as you can get. The Vice President the DNC gave us is so anti-gun he authored anti-gun bills himself. The House leader and the senate leader the DNC gave us are both rabidly anti-gun. The entire DNC leadership is anti-gun. Virtually all anti-gun bills introduced are authored and sponsored by just democrats. Fuck the DNC. Not saying that this means anything for the future, but Harry Reid's record is fairly pro-gun. Hopefully that continues |
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this is definitely good to hear - two Dem Senators telling Holder to go to hell! Time to get the rest to rally behind them!
I think I'll send letters of thanks/support to Baucus and Tester, and then send letters to my two Senators and say "see these two guys, they're GOOD senators!" 
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It's fun to rip on Democrats, but please try to keep your facts straight. Harry Reid (D): Voted Yes to Require background checks on all firearm sales at gun shows, even private sales. Used a parliamentary maneuver to cut off debate on 2 pro-gun bills less than two months ago (national reciprocity and John Ensign's DC gun ban repeal). He has a few pro-gun votes, but also a few anti-gun. Sorry, that doesn't fucking cut it. There is a reason the Gun Owner's Of America considers him to be anti-gun. Or were you wanting to argue that Pelosi, Biden and Barry are really pro-gun too?! LMAO! 
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In a letter to Holder, Baucus and Tester emphasized the need to enforce current laws on the books instead of passing additional laws which could infringe on Montanans’ 2nd Amendment rights.
I don't agree with the "need to enforce current (firearms) laws" part. 99% of current firearms laws are violations of the 2nd Amendment. |
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It's fun to rip on Democrats, but please try to keep your facts straight. Harry Reid (D): (snip) There is a reason the Gun Owner's Of America considers him to be anti-gun. (snip) That (D) behind Reid's name is all the reason you need to consider him anti-gun. |
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In a letter to Holder, Baucus and Tester emphasized the need to enforce current laws on the books instead of passing additional laws which could infringe on Montanans’ 2nd Amendment rights.
I don't agree with the "need to enforce current (firearms) laws" part. 99% of current firearms laws are violations of the 2nd Amendment. Truth!!!! 
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