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Marcy Kaptur of Ohio supports an Assault Weapons ban. Below is the entire letter as it was sent to me in the mail. I have voted for her in the past. Done with her.
Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts about gun ownership. As a strong defender of the U.S. Constitution, I have continuously voted to protect the Second Amendment rights while also ensuring that firearms do not end up in the hands of those dangerous to society.
Recent tragic events have renewed the debate about the role of guns in our society and what is the best way to reduce unnecessary gun violence. First and foremost, we must improve our mental health services. Today, less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. This is inexcusable. Ensuring that our mental health services are available and effective could have an important role in preventing dangerous situations involving guns from occurring.
While I believe we must focus on improving our mental health services, Congress may consider numerous proposals related to reducing gun violence. Proposals suck as banning military-style automatic assault weapons, banning high-capacity magazines and strengthening the background check system have been discussed. No proposal has been put forward that would result in guns being confiscated and I would oppose such a measure. During these upcoming debates, I will keep your thoughts in mind. We must find appropriate means to protect both the safety and the rights assured to all Americans.
As your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, I strive to represent your concerns and interests. Please do not hesitate to contact me again on this or any other issue, and do not forget you may always visit our online Congressional office at http://kaptur.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Marcy Kaptur.
(419) 259-7500
Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts about gun ownership. As a strong defender of the U.S. Constitution, I have continuously voted to protect the Second Amendment rights while also ensuring that firearms do not end up in the hands of those dangerous to society.
Recent tragic events have renewed the debate about the role of guns in our society and what is the best way to reduce unnecessary gun violence. First and foremost, we must improve our mental health services. Today, less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. This is inexcusable. Ensuring that our mental health services are available and effective could have an important role in preventing dangerous situations involving guns from occurring.
While I believe we must focus on improving our mental health services, Congress may consider numerous proposals related to reducing gun violence. Proposals suck as banning military-style automatic assault weapons, banning high-capacity magazines and strengthening the background check system have been discussed. No proposal has been put forward that would result in guns being confiscated and I would oppose such a measure. During these upcoming debates, I will keep your thoughts in mind. We must find appropriate means to protect both the safety and the rights assured to all Americans.
As your voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, I strive to represent your concerns and interests. Please do not hesitate to contact me again on this or any other issue, and do not forget you may always visit our online Congressional office at http://kaptur.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Marcy Kaptur.
(419) 259-7500