[fallingblock]

Here's the reply to my letter urging the sunset of the AWB:


July 28, 2004


Dear {fallingblock},

Thanks for contacting me in opposition to the reauthorization of the
1994 Semi-Automatic Weapons Ban. I, too, am opposed to an extension of
the ban.

I support common-sense gun legislation but I intend to avoid the
temptation to pass legislation that is politically popular but will not
prevent crime. With some 20,000 gun control laws currently on the books
nationwide, we must see to it that existing law is enforced before we pass
additional legislation that will not be enforced. For example, the two
students who killed fellow students at Columbine High School were not
deterred by at least 19 gun and explosives laws they violated when
obtaining the weapons they used.

I have voted to repeal laws that are unnecessary or which violate our
cherished Second Amendment rights. For instance, I voted to prevent the
government from creating a nationwide registration system for gun
owners. In addition, I voted to repeal the semi-auto ban in 1996. This
year, I also voted to limit frivolous lawsuits aimed at the firearms
industry.

Again, I appreciate hearing from you and please let me know if you'd
like more information.

Representative Mark Foley

[ClonaKilty]

Foley rocks. Sooooo glad he's my rep, and not just RKBA issues. Told him so in an email yesterday.

[xm15]

I'm glad to see that reply from Rep. Foley, but I think I will still send him the letter I was planning on..

[fallingblock]

It helps our cause when the congresscritters get significant response....

At least some of them look at the numbers and think: "voters".:D