I thought I would share the response I received from my house representative Ric Keller, 8th District Florida. It may be a form letter, but it's nice to hear a rep that's pro-rights.
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Thank you for contacting my office regarding the Second Amendment. We are in complete agreement on this issue as I am a strong supporter of our Second Amendment rights. The right to bear arms must be protected.
It is my view that enforcing the existing laws already on our books will do far more to reduce gun violence in America than the passage of any new laws or regulations. We need to focus on swift, certain and severe punishment for those who commit crimes with guns rather than on efforts which do not have a real and significant impact on deterring violent crime.
In addition, I do not support the use of taxpayer dollars for lawsuits against firearms manufacturers. That's why I supported H.R. 1036, "The Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2003" which would put an end to these frivolous lawsuits. Not only do these lawsuits compromise our Second Amendment freedom, they also fail to effectively address the root of the gun violence issue. The only way to curb gun violence is to hold criminals directly responsible for their crimes, and to strengthen the enforcement of current laws.
As the great colonial patriot George Mason once said, "To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them..." Likewise, I have always been, and will continue to be, a firm supporter of Second Amendment rights.
Thank you again for contacting my office. I look forward to hearing from you on future matters of interest or concern.
Sincerely,
Ric Keller
Member of Congress