Posted: 9/9/2004 8:48:43 AM EDT
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Dear Friend: Thank you for contacting me to express your thoughts on the semi-automatic assault weapon ban. It is an honor to serve you in the Senate and a privilege to respond to your concerns. Gun control is a controversial issue. People acting in good faith will very often disagree on the most effective way to address violent crime while recognizing the rights of law abiding gun owners, and I respect the diversity of views on this important matter. I have long believed that further federal regulation of gun ownership is not the best answer to preventing violent crime, and I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Our enemy is the criminal, not the weapon. A person intent on committing a violent crime will not be stopped by more gun control laws. Instead, Congress and the States should work to ensure that violent crimes are vigorously prosecuted, to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and to better enforce our existing laws. Through this common sense approach, we can continue to reduce violent crime across the nation and protect the rights of law abiding gun owners. Again, thank you for contacting me. As the Senate continues to face many complex and challenging issues, I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your thoughts and advice. Sincerely, William H. Frist, M.D. Majority Leader United States Senate |
I posted that last night.
This is refreshing to hear from a man in his important position. |
NEW for letter? this is the second time I've recieved this letter! |
| I recieved that letter also. It says similar wise on his website. I think that his stance on the second amendment is solid! He is a very busy man so he would'nt be able to send a hand written(typed?) response to EVERYONE who contacted him. That he says he is a strong supporte on his website for EVERYONE to see is good enough for me! OOOHHHRAAAA FRIST!!! |
I have half a dozen copies of that letter in my inbox. |
