Letter from congressman

[skeeter]

My congressman calls me at home and says " hi Johnny it is Gene"

From there it usually goes down hill fast.

Gene Green?

[captainsling]

This was the response I got today from Gov. Perry's office.

Thank you for sharing your opinion with the Office of the Governor. It will be forwarded to the appropriate staff member.
This message has been automatically generated. Please do not respond to this email.

[Tye]

Got this today




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Dear Mr. ........:
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Thank you for contacting me regarding federal firearms laws. *I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this matter.
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As a strong proponent of the Second Amendment, I believe it is essential to safeguard the law-abiding citizen's constitutional right to own and use firearms designed for legitimate purposes such as hunting, target shooting, collecting, and self-protection. *Restricting this right runs counter to the intent of our Founding Fathers, who expressly guaranteed that citizens would retain the right to keep and bear arms. *
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It is encouraging that the Supreme Court has upheld the will of our Founders and re-affirmed the ideals our country was established upon. *The Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller provides a greater guarantee that Americans' Constitutional rights remain secure from federal government intrusion. *I was proud to sign an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in that case stating an individual’s right to bear arms is fundamental. *This historic ruling continues to have implications far beyond the District of Columbia. *In 2010, the Supreme Court decided in McDonald v. City of Chicago to strike down the arbitrary gun ban in Chicago—and thereby affirm that the Second Amendment safeguards against state and local encroachments on the fundamental right to keep and bear arms.
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As a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General, I have firsthand knowledge of crime-fighting policies that work, and I believe that citizens' Second Amendment rights should not be restricted because of the actions of criminals. *Rather, we must focus our attention on the source of violent crime: criminals who use firearms to commit crimes. *I believe that strictly enforcing the law—and meting out tougher sentences for career criminals and those who use firearms when committing crimes—will reduce crime more effectively than gun or equipment bans, which primarily serve to take firearms away from law-abiding citizens.
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I appreciate the opportunity to represent Texans in the United States Senate, and you may be certain that I will continue working with my colleagues to protect our Second Amendment rights. *Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
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Sincerely,
JOHN CORNYN
United States Senator
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517 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-2934
Fax: (202) 228-2856

http://www.cornyn.senate.gov

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[mikeb1206]

January 18, 2013





Dear Mike,



Thank you for contacting me about potential threats to your Second Amendment rights. It is very important when considering issues to know the views and concerns of my constituents. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on this matter.



The shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary school on December 14, 2012 was a very tragic event, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of all the victims. Many opponents of firearms turn to gun control measures that could limit the freedoms of all Americans. The problem our society is facing is not the absence of law, as we already have significant regulation of firearms, but a lack of respect for human life. Additional gun control measures will have little impact on criminal activity and will have a significant adverse effect on law-abiding citizens.



I strongly support the Second Amendment and have worked to protect this core right of Americans. Because of my work to protect this right, I have been awarded a lifetime National Rifle Association rating of an "A." The Second Amendment clearly delineates the right of citizens to own firearms in defense of themselves, family, property, and nation. To deny law-abiding citizens these rights in any way would be unacceptable. I will continue to stand against any attempt to curtail the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, and urge my colleagues to do the same.



Again, thank you for sharing your concerns with me. I greatly value your opinion and encourage you to contact me with your thoughts and questions. Please visit my website, www.marchant.house.gov, and sign up for my e-newsletter to stay updated on how I am serving you and the 24th District of Texas. It is an honor to represent you in Congress and I look forward to hearing from you again soon.








Sincerely,

Kenny Marchant
Member of Congress