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I just got this e-mail. These People are DISGUSTING!!!!
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"This is a college Columbine." -Virginia Tech Student, Fox Television News, April 16, 2007
Dear Lou,
Yesterday, we witnessed America's worst mass shooting on the campus of Virginia Tech. Thirty-three students and faculty were killed, including the gunman. At least fifteen more were wounded.
How many deaths and injuries must we endure before our nation's elected officials act to end gun violence? We must ask our leaders: "What are you going to do about it?" What are you going to do to make our schools, workplaces, and communities safe from gun violence?
President George W. Bush said yesterday that schools should be a place of "safety and sanctuary for every student," but he and other national leaders do nothing to ensure that safety. They provide condolences, and then do nothing to stop future tragedies.
Eight years ago this week, we watched in horror as students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado fled a mass shooting. Twelve students and one teacher were killed. Just seven months ago, five girls were gunned down in a school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
These aren�t isolated incidents. February 12, 2007, Salt Lake City: A teen opens fire in a mall killing five and wounding four. On the same day in Philadelphia: Three men fatally shot and a fourth wounded at a board meeting. January 11, 2007, Indianapolis: A man shoots four fellow employees. The list goes on and on.
There are common threads in all of these tragedies � it is much too easy for the wrong people to get high-powered, deadly weapons and our leaders fail to do anything about the problem.
It is urgent that you email or call your elected officials today. They must hear that you want action to keep guns out of the wrong hands.
Please make as many of these phone calls as you can:
President George W. Bush 202-456-1414 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi 202-225-0100 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid 202-224-5556
The message for all three calls is simple:
It is much too easy for the wrong people to get deadly weapons in this country. It is time for you to take steps to end gun violence to prevent tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech. If you can't make the calls, you can click here to send an email, which will go to the President, the Speaker, the Majority Leader, as well as your U.S. Senators and Representative. One click will email all six of them.
The Brady Campaign is working nonstop to get the message out that there are solutions to gun violence. We can ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips that make it so easy to kill quickly . . . we can require Brady background checks for all gun sales, including at gun shows . . . we can stop large-volume gun sales that supply illegal gun traffickers. These are just some of the steps we can take to make it harder for the wrong people to get guns.
We are building a crescendo of public outcry to ensure that action is taken. We are aggressively rallying support among allies for our solutions. And we need your continued support to make it happen. Please make a contribution now to keep the momentum going. When you do, a generous donor will match your gift.
Gun violence is a solvable problem. We know it won�t be easy. But we can make it harder for the wrong people to get their hands on guns through strong gun laws.
It is time for our nation�s leaders have courage to say "no" to the gun lobby's mantra of any gun, anywhere, at anytime for anyone, while wrapping it in distortions about "freedom" and "liberty."
Americans have the right to live free from the constant fear of gun violence. Please take a moment to forward this email to friends and families.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely, Your Friends at StoptheNRA.com
Back in the heartland, Thank God!
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Back in the heartland, Thank God!
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Les,thanks for the phone numbers.I'll bet my message will wad Sarah's panties. Do you think they have a clue as to how usefull these numbers can be?(grin)
Doug Burche Gun coating with Dyna Coat and CeraKote Dyna Bore Coat,Because barrel cleaning SUCKS. www.dynamicfinishes.com
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The Brady's and their ilk are idiot's!! But, you knew this was going to happen after the Virginia Tech debacle.
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Man, I had a whole rant typed out about gun violence and punishment and scum sucking pigs and making examples and all such things, but I deleted it cause all it did was get me wound up.
"Doing right isn't always easy but it is always right."
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I did a quick Google search for "causes of death in America" The #1 reason was Tobacco and related heart diseases for a total of 430,700 people, followed by alcohol in #2 spot with 110,640 deaths. #3 was a surprise,Adverse reactions to drugs, well, maybe not prescription drugs..32,000 people gone. Suicide was in the #4 spot at 30,575 deaths by willing people. Guns/Homicide came in at #5 at a weak 18,272. It doesn't seem to me that guns are as much a problem as smoking is or drinking. Even suicide is pushing 2 times as many people as are killed by guns. Maybe the politicians need to go after the main causes first and worry about guns a lot later.As soon as they clean up society in general.
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My response:
Subject: Enough Is Enough: I Demand Strong Self-Defense Laws
I am outraged by this week's tragedy at Virginia Tech. It is time for you to take steps to end gun violence to prevent tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech.
I support strong self-defense laws such as allowing law-abiding citizens to exercise the right to self-defense guaranteed under the 2nd Amendment; such as allowing the the inalienable right to carry a weapon to defend themselves and others; such as enacting castle laws and a nation-wide reciprocity for valid concealed weapon permit holders.. So should you.
What are you going to do to stop gun violence in America, by allowing us, THE CITIZENS, to defend ourselves?
Feel free to use it; here's the link: link
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I believe abortion contributes about 1.3 million deaths a year in America now. The Brady Bunch ignores that, as do all liberals.
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I just got this e-mail. These People are DISGUSTING!!!!
How many deaths and injuries must we endure before our nation's elected officials act to end gun violence? We must ask our leaders: "What are you going to do about it?" What are you going to do to make our schools, workplaces, and communities safe from gun violence? Answer: Arm as many honest citizens as possible!
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My response:
Subject: Enough Is Enough: I Demand Strong Self-Defense Laws
I am outraged by this week's tragedy at Virginia Tech. It is time for you to take steps to end gun violence to prevent tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech.
I support strong self-defense laws such as allowing law-abiding citizens to exercise the right to self-defense guaranteed under the 2nd Amendment; such as allowing the the inalienable right to carry a weapon to defend themselves and others; such as enacting castle laws and a nation-wide reciprocity for valid concealed weapon permit holders.. So should you.
What are you going to do to stop gun violence in America, by allowing us, THE CITIZENS, to defend ourselves?
Feel free to use it; here's the link: link
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Much better worded than mine, but you are a lawyer, me, I tend to blow first then say, Ah crap, that wasn't very well thought out. Les
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Send another... for your wife... your daughters... your dog...
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Theres a darn good idea. Les
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Figures... The USMC still showin' you the way...
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Sean---I need you to write my ex-wife a letter!
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward
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Yeah fer a bit, gotta have us hard grunts do the real heavy work though, you guys are great at making beach heads. Les
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The retainer for that, would be pricey...
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The price of a bow or a flyrod?
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. William Arthur Ward
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Add a few zeros... Or, a nice job offer...
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