We must push Congress to reauthorize weapons ban
By SPECIAL TO CITIZEN-TIMES
Aug. 31, 2004 6:47 p.m.
Only five working days remain after the August recess for Congress to reauthorize the assault weapons ban (AWB).
Looking over the list of 136 supporters of HB3831, Rep. Charles Taylor is missing. His disappearance is surprising considering Republican Rep. Michael Castle (Del.) is a co- sponsor and President Ronald Reagan was an enthusiastic supporter of the current AWB. In a handwritten note to Rep. Scott Klug (R-Wis.)
President Reagan said, "I am convinced that the limitations imposed in this bill are absolutely necessary. I know there is heavy pressure on you to go the other way, but I strongly urge you to join me in supporting this bill. It must be passed."
Can Taylor ignore the pressure from the National Rifle Association that has given him more than $42,150 in campaign cash since 1989?
If not, expect the following, "...one assault weapon manufacturer's sales and marketing director told us, `When the AWB sunsets, which I fully expect it to do, we will be manufacturing pre-ban-style weapons and shipping them to the general public through distribution systems and dealers the very next day without doubt. We look forward to Sept. 14 with great enthusiasm.'"
Do you?
Eva L. Ritchey,
Hendersonville
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I think I'll fire off a rebuttal to this one. Anyone care to offer some ideas or suggestions for a response?
By SPECIAL TO CITIZEN-TIMES
Aug. 31, 2004 6:47 p.m.
Only five working days remain after the August recess for Congress to reauthorize the assault weapons ban (AWB).
Looking over the list of 136 supporters of HB3831, Rep. Charles Taylor is missing. His disappearance is surprising considering Republican Rep. Michael Castle (Del.) is a co- sponsor and President Ronald Reagan was an enthusiastic supporter of the current AWB. In a handwritten note to Rep. Scott Klug (R-Wis.)
President Reagan said, "I am convinced that the limitations imposed in this bill are absolutely necessary. I know there is heavy pressure on you to go the other way, but I strongly urge you to join me in supporting this bill. It must be passed."
Can Taylor ignore the pressure from the National Rifle Association that has given him more than $42,150 in campaign cash since 1989?
If not, expect the following, "...one assault weapon manufacturer's sales and marketing director told us, `When the AWB sunsets, which I fully expect it to do, we will be manufacturing pre-ban-style weapons and shipping them to the general public through distribution systems and dealers the very next day without doubt. We look forward to Sept. 14 with great enthusiasm.'"
Do you?
Eva L. Ritchey,
Hendersonville
**************
I think I'll fire off a rebuttal to this one. Anyone care to offer some ideas or suggestions for a response?