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robinsre · 03-12-2007, 11:10 PM

I was justifiably satisfied with this response.

Im still waiting to hear from Nevada's other Senator as well as my Congressman

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March 12, 2007

Mr. Ryan Robinson
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Dear Mr. Robinson:

Thank you for contacting me about the Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act (H.R. 1022). I appreciate hearing from you.

Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) re-introduced the Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act on February 13, 2007. This legislation would ban the transfer, possession, or manufacture of semiautomatic assault weapons and high capacity ammunition feeding devices for a ten year period. It has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review.

I do not support the reauthorization of the assault weapons ban because studies have not demonstrated that it has any effect on reducing crime. I voted against the original assault weapons ban when it came before the Senate in 1993. I also voted against an effort to reauthorize the ban in 2004. Please be assured that I will keep your concerns in mind should I have the opportunity to review H.R. 1022 or related legislation in the Senate.

As a gun owner, I believe that law abiding citizens have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. We must work to protect this right by enforcing gun safety laws that keep guns away from terrorists and criminals. The rights of responsible gun owners should not be compromised by individuals who use firearms to commit crimes. The overwhelming majority of Nevadan gun owners use their guns safely, and you may be certain that I will use my leadership position to work in a bipartisan fashion to preserve their rights.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. For more information about my work for Nevada, my role in the United States Senate Leadership, or to subscribe to regular e-mail updates on the issues that interest you, please visit my Web site at http://reid.senate.gov. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

My best wishes to you.

Sincerely,
A
HARRY REID
United States Senator

HR:sn

**Old School** · 03-12-2007, 11:13 PM

Although I don't agree with the man on many issues, this is a good response. You should be happy.

OS

jednp · 03-13-2007, 12:44 AM

well, I do enjoy the fact that he is a high ranking well known politician. So to have him taking this stance on that bill, is great. When higher ups in the party take a certain stance, the lower people tend to follow the lead. Lets hope more and more have this opinion.

WAZX3DRVR · 03-13-2007, 12:48 AM

I'll trade ya Reid for Cantwell, how 'bout that?

StanMac · 03-13-2007, 12:50 AM

Its good to know that there is someone out there who will fight to keep all those gun grabbers from getting their hands on my AR

BBunin · 03-13-2007, 01:37 AM

SEE?
I SAID that the no good so and so was good for SOMETHING!

Seriously, I've been telling everyone that this was his position and that he wasn't going to go along with the Democratic line on this issue. It's too important to too many of his constituents.

ab8mi · 03-13-2007, 06:33 AM

I don't often have anything good to say about Harry Reid, but nice to his atance on the gun issue.

slugger6 · 03-13-2007, 06:36 AM

Senator Reid is to be commended for taking this position. It's good to know.

XD Horse · 03-13-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by robinsre

I was justifiably satisfied with this response

Hmmm...perhaps it is just my inherent distrust of politicians, but it might be an interesting exercise for someone to create an alter-ego to send a letter in support of 1022 to these government types who say they stand for freedom and the Second Amendment. Why? To see if they are consistent in their views or if they are just pandering to their constituents. If they are consistent, send another note admitting the ruse and thanking the politician for doing the right thing. If they aren't....well....

Just a thought.

slugger6 · 03-13-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by XD Horse

...it might be an interesting exercise for someone to create an alter-ego to send a letter in support of 1022 to these government types who say they stand for freedom and the Second Amendmen

What a great idea...then post the results, good or bad.

03-12-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
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03-13-2007, 12:50 AM	#5
StanMac XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 150	Its good to know that there is someone out there who will fight to keep all those gun grabbers from getting their hands on my AR __________________ A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works. ~Bill Vaughan XD9 High Standard HSA-15 Remington 870 more....

03-13-2007, 01:37 AM	#6
BBunin XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,029	SEE? I SAID that the no good so and so was good for SOMETHING! Seriously, I've been telling everyone that this was his position and that he wasn't going to go along with the Democratic line on this issue. It's too important to too many of his constituents. __________________ . When seconds count, the police are only five minutes away. ------------------------------------ MY PARTIAL TOY LIST XD-9 5" (Production) XD-40 5" (Limited10) SA 1911 Loaded (Limited10/SingleStack) STI Spartan (Limited10/SingleStack) Kahr PM9 (CCW) KT P3AT (CCW) Remington 11-87 (Trap) Remington 870 Express (HD/Trap) Misc Rifles for fun and hunting

03-13-2007, 06:33 AM	#7
ab8mi XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eden, VT Posts: 179	I don't often have anything good to say about Harry Reid, but nice to his atance on the gun issue. __________________ "No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. - - - Ronald Reagan Wayne XD-45ACP Service Model IDPA Member NRA Endowment Life Member

03-13-2007, 12:44 AM	#3
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	well, I do enjoy the fact that he is a high ranking well known politician. So to have him taking this stance on that bill, is great. When higher ups in the party take a certain stance, the lower people tend to follow the lead. Lets hope more and more have this opinion.

03-13-2007, 06:36 AM	#8
slugger6 XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,299	Senator Reid is to be commended for taking this position. It's good to know.

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