Here's his response. Help me with a reply!
Note how he suggests that gun ownership or restriction is about protecting law enforcement and not a RIGHT of every citizen.
Note the use of "common sense restrictions."
Who are these law enforcement agencies that love the Brady Law and AWB bans?
And notice the only use for guns being hunting or sporting but NOT self-defense.
February 3, 2009
Mr. xxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx Street
xxxxxxx, IL 62946
Dear Mr. xxxxx:
Thank you for your message about gun control. I appreciate knowing your views on this important issue.
I am not against the possession of guns. Americans are entitled to own and use guns in a responsible fashion. Strong penalties for violent crimes involving firearms should be part of any effort to reduce gun violence. I have consistently supported tough crime control and prevention initiatives since coming to Congress.
Enforcing our nation's existing gun control laws must remain a high priority. I support efforts that address illegal possession and use of firearms. Common sense restrictions such as the Brady Law and the Assault Weapons Ban are supported by law enforcement officials who must patrol our streets. These laws help protect people from crime and violence without infringing on legitimate hunting and sporting uses of firearms.
I will continue to support efforts that help ensure our nation's gun laws are vigorously enforced. Thank you once again for contacting me.
Please feel free to stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator
Note how he suggests that gun ownership or restriction is about protecting law enforcement and not a RIGHT of every citizen.
Note the use of "common sense restrictions."
Who are these law enforcement agencies that love the Brady Law and AWB bans?
And notice the only use for guns being hunting or sporting but NOT self-defense.
February 3, 2009
Mr. xxxxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx Street
xxxxxxx, IL 62946
Dear Mr. xxxxx:
Thank you for your message about gun control. I appreciate knowing your views on this important issue.
I am not against the possession of guns. Americans are entitled to own and use guns in a responsible fashion. Strong penalties for violent crimes involving firearms should be part of any effort to reduce gun violence. I have consistently supported tough crime control and prevention initiatives since coming to Congress.
Enforcing our nation's existing gun control laws must remain a high priority. I support efforts that address illegal possession and use of firearms. Common sense restrictions such as the Brady Law and the Assault Weapons Ban are supported by law enforcement officials who must patrol our streets. These laws help protect people from crime and violence without infringing on legitimate hunting and sporting uses of firearms.
I will continue to support efforts that help ensure our nation's gun laws are vigorously enforced. Thank you once again for contacting me.
Please feel free to stay in touch.
Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator