Posted: 1/10/2013 2:50:28 PM EDT
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I knew this would be his response. Dear Mr. TRS: I am writing in response to your communication regarding the recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. As a father and grandfather with many educators in my family, this tragedy touched me deeply. We are all keeping the Newtown families in our thoughts and prayers. But I believe we owe these families more – we owe them thoughtful and effective gun reforms so that other families may be spared the same pain. The facts from incidents in Newtown, Aurora, Fort Hood, Tucson and Blacksburg are clear: the more powerful the gun and more ammunition it has, the more people it can kill. The Newtown shooter, the Columbine killers and the gunman in Aurora all used assault weapons designed for our troops on the front lines of war. The gunmen in Tucson, Fort Hood, Virginia Tech and Newtown were all armed with high-capacity magazines. In fact, the Newtown shooter was armed with enough ammunition to kill every student in the school. With less powerful guns and less bullets, perhaps more lives would have been saved. I have always relied on the counsel of Maryland's law enforcement leaders when it comes to my positions on various gun control policies. I believe strongly in the right to bear arms, but this right comes with reasonable limits. For example, I do not believe that private citizens should be able to purchase assault weapons designed for warfare that can out-shoot our police officers. It's for that reason I cosponsored legislation to continue the ban on assault weapons in 2004. I have also supported efforts to ban large-capacity ammunition magazines, such as those used during the Newtown tragedy. I will continue to support these reasonable limits as Congress renews its examination of our country's gun laws in the days ahead. There are other common sense steps we can take, such as creating smart technology that renders a weapon useless if loss or stolen. We can improve background checks on gun owners and more carefully monitor third-party gun sales. And, I believe, our country's efforts to identify and treat the mentally ill must be part of the discussion. Please do not hesitate to contact me again in the future if you have any questions or comments. To receive additional information about issues that are facing Congress, Maryland, and the Nation that may affect you and your community, please visit my Web site at www.dutch.house.gov and sign up for my periodic e-mail newsletter. Sincerely, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger Member of Congress |
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At lease you got a response. Bad as it was. I haven't gotten a response from anyone. Gov. Lt. Gov any federals. Probabably because I start every correspondence with "You took an oath to uphold the Consistution" Im sure they don't like being reminded. I haven't got any back from our senators, ya know the bull dyke and the do nothing. |
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At lease you got a response. Bad as it was. I haven't gotten a response from anyone. Gov. Lt. Gov any federals. Probabably because I start every correspondence with "You took an oath to uphold the Consistution" Im sure they don't like being reminded. Good point. Has anyone in any state recieved a response stating that a senator or congressman is completely OPPOSED to a ban on magazines over 10 rounds? Seems like even the congresspeople who once supported us are, at best, keeping quiet. I have a bad feeling about this. |
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Same exact carbon copy bullshit I got. Fuck him
But on another not Glenn glass said he is pro gun and will fight to prevent any infringement on the second amendment at the state level. My Dear Constituents,
Today I was appointed to the prestigious House Judiciary Committee. I am extremely happy about this move because it will give me the opportunity to stand up for our 2nd Amendment rights. I firmly believe, in accord with the founders, that our right to own firearms stands next in importance to the constitution itself. Firearms represent our liberty and are the keystone to our independence. I believe that an atmosphere of armed citizenry restrains evil — and deserves a place of honor and respect in our society. I absolutely uphold the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a right which antedated the Constitution, and was solemnly confirmed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. I have always supported and defended the law-abiding citizen’s God-given right to gun ownership because self-defense is the key to maintaining life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As your Delegate, I will continue to call for the protection of such fundamental individual rights as recognized in the Supreme Court's decisions: District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago, which both codified our right and responsibility to safely use and store firearms. As long as I am able, I will support our fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, and I support all legislation that expands the exercise of that right, by allowing those with state-issued carry permits to carry firearms for their protection. Your Delegate and Servant, Delegate Glen Glass |
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At lease you got a response. Bad as it was. I haven't gotten a response from anyone. Gov. Lt. Gov any federals. Probabably because I start every correspondence with "You took an oath to uphold the Consistution" Im sure they don't like being reminded. Good point. Has anyone in any state recieved a response stating that a senator or congressman is completely OPPOSED to a ban on magazines over 10 rounds? Seems like even the congresspeople who once supported us are, at best, keeping quiet. I have a bad feeling about this. I've gotten no response from the half dozen emails I have sent. |
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Quoted: Quoted: You need to write back and politely inform him that his response was incomplete. It was missing the most important fact: The Phoenix, Aurora and Newtown shooters all had known and demonstrated mental problems. Wouldn't do any good. I want to see the response. |
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I got no responses except for this one:
Hello Subject,
I appreciate your concern over gun control. The events in Newtown, Connecticut are devastating. There is nothing like bloodshed of innocent lives – especially children – to wake up a nation to address a major issue. Maryland should not be exempt from this wake up call in this upcoming session. Several pieces of legislation are expected to be introduced in both the House and the Senate regarding gun control. My goal is to remove automatic weapons from the wrong hands. I will focus on legislation that aligns with this goal. Sincerely, Karen S. Montgomery Senator Karen S. Montgomery The Senate of Maryland District 14- Montgomery County 301-858-3625 410-841-3625 James Senate Office Building 11 Bladen Street Annapolis, MD 21401 |
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I got no responses except for this one: Hello Subject,
I appreciate your concern over gun control. The events in Newtown, Connecticut are devastating. There is nothing like bloodshed of innocent lives – especially children – to wake up a nation to address a major issue. Maryland should not be exempt from this wake up call in this upcoming session. Several pieces of legislation are expected to be introduced in both the House and the Senate regarding gun control. My goal is to remove automatic weapons from the wrong hands. I will focus on legislation that aligns with this goal. Sincerely, Karen S. Montgomery Senator Karen S. Montgomery The Senate of Maryland District 14- Montgomery County 301-858-3625 410-841-3625 James Senate Office Building 11 Bladen Street Annapolis, MD 21401 
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You need to write back and politely inform him that his response was incomplete. It was missing the most important fact: The Phoenix, Aurora and Newtown shooters all had known and demonstrated mental problems. Wouldn't do any good. I want to see the response. Screw it, I'll do it. |
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I did. i also added "IF GUN LAWS WORKED THEN WHY ISNT DC AND CHICAGO THE SAFEST CITIES IN AMERICA?"
to which another bullshit cut and paste response came. FUCK HIM. why does he keep getting voted in? why do any of them. EVERY PERSON I KNOW IN MD is not happy with the people in charge, yet they somehow stay there. |
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Here's what I just sent him:
I recently contacted you and was not pleased with the response I received for many reasons. There were many factual errors and I would like to address a few of them.
You mentioned the tragic shootings in Newtown, Aurora, Fort Hood and Blacksburg. You were so quick to blame the weapons used instead of the killers themselves. You only mentioned the mental state of the killers as a closing remark with little explanation. The guns are not the problem. A person determined to kill will do it with any available weapon, be it a knife, car or bomb. Next, you claimed that the Columbine killers used "assault weapons designed for our troops on the front lines of war." They did not. In fact, they used two shotguns, a semi-automatic handgun and a semi-automatic rifle. It is clear that you do not know what you are referring to when you speak about firearms. You swore to defend the Constitution, but you appear to be selectively defending the parts you agree with. Let me remind you of a key part of the Second Amendment: "shall not be infringed." I am a registered Maryland voter. I am paying attention to your actions. If you support any new gun control legislation I will give my vote and financial support to your opponent in the next election. |
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Same exact carbon copy bullshit I got. Fuck him But on another not Glenn glass said he is pro gun and will fight to prevent any infringement on the second amendment at the state level. My Dear Constituents,
Today I was appointed to the prestigious House Judiciary Committee. I am extremely happy about this move because it will give me the opportunity to stand up for our 2nd Amendment rights. I firmly believe, in accord with the founders, that our right to own firearms stands next in importance to the constitution itself. Firearms represent our liberty and are the keystone to our independence. I believe that an atmosphere of armed citizenry restrains evil — and deserves a place of honor and respect in our society. I absolutely uphold the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a right which antedated the Constitution, and was solemnly confirmed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. I have always supported and defended the law-abiding citizen’s God-given right to gun ownership because self-defense is the key to maintaining life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. As your Delegate, I will continue to call for the protection of such fundamental individual rights as recognized in the Supreme Court's decisions: District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago, which both codified our right and responsibility to safely use and store firearms. As long as I am able, I will support our fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, and I support all legislation that expands the exercise of that right, by allowing those with state-issued carry permits to carry firearms for their protection. Your Delegate and Servant, Delegate Glen Glass Just got that message from Glen Glass. 
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