My message I sent to Congresswoman Dina Titus (http://www.dinatitus.com),
And here is the reply I recieved...
Now, does this sound like a genuine response from the REAL Dina Titus, or a generic automated response? I sent this message to 7 or 8 politicians (Rep and Dem, pro and anti gun) and this is the only sort of reply I recieved.
It sounded like a feel-good response overall, but it's clear that she wouldn't oppose new gun control bills when she/he/it said...
Yeah... it's the kind of response I expected.
Obviously, you can't, Ms. Titus.
Billy XXXXX
XXXX W. XXXXXXX rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89130-2001
March 31, 2009
Dear Representative Titus,
I respectfully urge you to oppose any new anti-gun legislation AND old gun
control laws. I ask that you support pro-gun bills. Anti-gun legislation
only serves to disarm law abiding citizens and increases the likelihood
that citizens will not be able to defend themselves against those who do
not obey the law and oppose the constitution. Firearm ownership never has
and never was about "sporting purposes", the founding fathers set forth
the 2nd amendment so that citizens who had no intention of breaking the
law could defend themselves from those who intend to oppress and break the
law, including criminals and tyrannical governments. 2.5 million times a
year in the United States, firearms are used to prevent crime, if firearms
are restricted more than they currently are, only the criminals, the
people who don't obey the law and WILL get firearms one way or another,
then those who obey the law will have sticks and stones to defend
themselves. Is that the outcome we want to achieve? A country where it's
illegal for citizens who follow the law to defend themselves from
criminals or possibly a government who doesn't trust it's citizens? The
American government is here to serve the people, not protect itself.
There is no "compromising". No form of 2nd amendment restriction or
prohibition is "acceptable".
I expect you to support the Second Amendment, without exception.
Sincerely,
Billy XXXXX
And here is the reply I recieved...
April 1, 2009
Mr. Billy XXXXX
XXXX West XXXXXX Road
Las Vegas, NV 89130-2001
Dear Mr. Logan,
Thank you for contacting me about your support for the Second Amendment.
The Second Amendment guaranteeing the right to bear arms is a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights that must be protected for all law-abiding citizens. The United States has a strong tradition of hunting and responsible gun ownership that must be preserved. However, I also believe that we must do all we can to keep guns out of the hands of convicted criminals and registered offenders.
I believe that it is the responsibility of Congress to strengthen enforcement of existing laws while finding a strong balance between safety and individual rights when enacting new ones. Please know that I will always fight to uphold the Constitution.
Thank you again for taking the time to get involved. Please do not hesitate to contact me again if I can ever be of service.
Sincerely,
Dina Titus
Member of Congress
Now, does this sound like a genuine response from the REAL Dina Titus, or a generic automated response? I sent this message to 7 or 8 politicians (Rep and Dem, pro and anti gun) and this is the only sort of reply I recieved.
It sounded like a feel-good response overall, but it's clear that she wouldn't oppose new gun control bills when she/he/it said...
finding a strong balance between safety and individual rights when enacting new ones.
Yeah... it's the kind of response I expected.
Please do not hesitate to contact me again if I can ever be of service.
Obviously, you can't, Ms. Titus.