Posted on 02/12/2013 6:43:15 PM PST by truthfinder9
This is the response Senator Casey is sending his constituents in regards to the "gun control debate." Notice he claims to be a "strong" supporter of the 2nd Amendment only to regurgitate the anti-2nd Amendment talking points he has been given and states he will support Dianne "I Hate Freedom" Feinstein's gun ban proposals. He even admits that mental health is at issue here, but seems to think gun bans will stop mental people from going nuts. Mental people don't buy their guns legally. These bans effect the millions who legally buy their guns and don't kill anyone.
The main talking point of anti-gun crusaders is, "Why do you need 'assault' weapons?" The real questions should be, "What is it to the government what law-abiding citizens buy? Why are the politicians afraid of law-abiding, armed citizens?"
At no time in the recent history of Pennsylvania have we had such a mindless senator that ignores the wishes of his state and does whatever the people funding his campaigns tell him to do. Forward this to all PA residents and show them that we have another politician that does whatever he wants and apparently thinks adhering to Constitutional law is optional and your human right to self-defense from criminals and government is debatable. Then write Mr. Casey and tell him to support our law and rights.
Sorry, Mr. Casey, the 2nd Amendment had nothing to do with hunting. Open your history books.
Dear :
Thank you for taking the time to contact me about recent proposals related to guns. I appreciate hearing from you about this issue.
As you know, on December 14, 2012, an individual in Newtown, Connecticut forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School and opened fire on teachers and staff in the building. In total, the perpetrator murdered 20 students between the ages of six and seven years old, as well as six adults, many of whom heroically sought to stop the shooter and save the lives of children. Like many Americans, I was deeply affected by the scope and brutality of this act. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
The motives that led to this senseless massacre will likely never fully be comprehended. However, I believe that all public officials have a responsibility to work to prevent such an event from occurring again. This incident reflects a complex problem that requires a comprehensive strategy, including funding for law enforcement officers and the mental health care system. Too many individuals with mental illness are not receiving the services they need and tragically, sometimes a small number of these individuals turn violent. I have supported access to affordable and accessible mental health services for all Americans and I will continue to review proposed solutions to improve our mental health system. As lawmakers consider an appropriate response to this challenging issue, we should consider all of the factors that could prevent such heinous acts.
As you may know, I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Pennsylvania has a fine hunting and sporting tradition, and I will defend the right to bear arms as it is enshrined in our Constitution. I will continue to back the right to bear arms for purposes of self-defense, recreation, sporting and collection. However, I also believe that the attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School highlights very serious dangers posed to public safety by the misuse of certain weapons and technology originally developed for warfare. According to reports, the shooter was able to kill many children and adults very quickly because he possessed a military-style semiautomatic weapon. He also allegedly used magazines containing up to 30 rounds of ammunition and carried hundreds of rounds more. After much reflection and careful study of the issue, I have decided to support a federal assault weapons ban as well as legislation restricting high capacity magazines. In light of what occurred at Sandy Hook, these are two measures that will lessen the chances that this will happen again. Before supporting such a law, I would first and foremost ensure that it did not unduly abridge the right to bear arms as established by the Second Amendment.
Our Nation has already begun a critical dialogue as we examine what steps must be taken to prevent this type of tragedy in the future. On January 17, 2012, President Obama unveiled a package of proposals to reduce gun violence, which included strengthening the system of background checks, reinstating the assault weapon and high-capacity magazines ban, improving school safety and expanding access to mental health services. I look forward to reviewing these proposals in detail and to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address this complex issue.
On January 24, 2013, Senator Dianne Feinstein of California introduced S. 150, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2013. This legislation would explicitly permit the possession of affected firearms that were owned prior to the bill’s enactment; firearms that are manually operated; firearms used by military, law enforcement and retired law enforcement; and antique weapons. Further, this legislation lists 2,258 hunting and sporting rifles and shotguns that are entirely exempt from the ban.
This legislation would ban the sale, transfer, manufacturing and importation of all semiautomatic rifles that can accept a detachable magazine and have at least one of seven specified military features. S. 150 would further ban semiautomatic pistols that can accept a detachable magazine and have at least one of certain listed military features, as well as ammunition magazines that can accept more than 10 rounds. The Assault Weapons Ban would also regulate the transfer and storage of permitted, grandfathered weapons and allow local law enforcement to use certain federal funds for voluntary gun buyback programs. The Assault Weapons Ban was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, of which I am not a member. Please be assured that should this legislation come before the full Senate for consideration, I will have your views in mind.
Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.
For more information on this or other issues, I encourage you to visit my website, http://casey.senate.gov. I hope you will find this online office a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.
Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator
There should be no debate at all; the 2nd Amendment is “the supreme law of the land”. Anyone trying to deny me that right is trying to steal a right that is MINE. It’s time to start “ stomping back” on these aholes!
Specter was an embarassment that Casey has taken it to a whole new level.
Mental health is an issue. Senator Casey’s.
That's the bottom line.
Well the next time this clown is up for reelection at least it will be a non-Presidential year. Hopefully the GOP will have someone good to run against him.
Don’t forget, in Pennsylvania you can own a semiauto, but you can’t hunt with one. PA’s mostly rural but it is dominated by Philadelphia & the politics of “Fast Eddie”. Casey & Specter are just symptoms of the larger condition.
Anti-gunners have 2 talking points:
“I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment”
“Why would anybody need an assault weapon?”
I have them because I want them, and that’s nobody’s business.
This is the do-nothing nobody who was given an office because he has the same last name as his daddy.
Right after PA proposes legislation to protect the 2nd Amendment in PA, this spineless POS turns out with Stuttering Plugs to help the gun-grabbers take away our means of defending ourselves against tyranny and cops gone crazy.
This is the do-nothing nobody who was given an office because he has the same last name as his daddy.
Right after PA proposes legislation to protect the 2nd Amendment in PA, this spineless POS turns out with Stuttering Plugs to help the gun-grabbers take away our means of defending ourselves against tyranny and cops gone crazy.
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