Turn Your RNC Donation Letter into a Demand to Allow the AW Ban to Expire (ctext)

http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78587&highlight=politicians ^ | 06/27/2003 | NYPatriot

[thorshammer]

With the 04 elections right around the corner, I'm sure many of us are receiving donation letters from the Republican National Committee, asking us for our hard-earned money in order to stave off the Democrat onslaught.

This is all fine & good, except for one thing... with Pres. Bush's stance on the AW ban, and without any real assurances from Republican lawmakers that the ban will be allowed to wither away & die, I'm not really in the giving mood!

Thus, when I received a letter in today's mail from the RNC's Treasurer Mike Retzer, I decided to enclose a friendly little note, rather than the check that I usually stuff into the postage paid envelope that they send...

quote: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dear Mr. Retzer,

I am enclosing this note to inform you that I will not be donating anymore money to President Bush’s, or any other Republican’s election fund until America’s gun owners receive a public assurance that the so called "Assault Weapons" ban will be allowed to expire without renewal or replacement come September of 2004.

The Republican Party currently controls the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, in large part, due to the support and efforts of the gun owning public. Any reauthorization of the blatantly unconstitutional "Assault Weapons" ban by Republican lawmakers will be viewed as a betrayal of our God given rights, and as a selling out of the Republican Party’s ideals and core constituency.

As a life long Republican and former financial contributor to the RNC, I sincerely hope that President Bush reconsiders his support of a renewed "Assault Weapons" ban. I also ask that all Republican lawmakers be put on notice that how they handle this matter will greatly effect the future voting and donating habits of many Americans who have, heretofore, considered themselves loyal Republicans.

Yours truly,

[Blood of Tyrants]

Good idea. I get a couple of requests a month.

[c-b 1]

until America’s gun owners receive a public assurance that the so called "Assault Weapons" ban will be allowed to expire without renewal or replacement come September of 2004.

A public assurance. That is not good enough, I will NOT donate until it has expired, and maybe not then. If there is any chance McCain will get one cent of what I donate, it won't happen.

[BOBWADE]

ping!

[ErnBatavia]

And then they can wonder why they will lose the midwest.

To who?

[El Gato]

I would be opposed to adding guns that are not purely designed to kill two legged game, and they better not mess with currently legal handguns or some damn insurance pool that I heard someone advocate.

I will be all over their butts.

Then you ought to be on their butts now, not after they pass the thing, here's the House versions handgun ban language.

`(F) A semiautomatic pistol that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine, and has--

`(i) a second pistol grip;

`(ii) a threaded barrel;

`(iii) a barrel shroud; or

`(iv) the capacity to accept a detachable magazine at a location outside of the pistol grip.

`(G) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.

Let's see, the (F)(iv) language bans most Olympic style target pistols.

The bill is HR 2038 (That's the GPOs PDF file)

They added the AR-15, and the Bushmaster XM-15, plus an Olymic Arms version. Since lots of folks compete with those weapon, I don't think you can say they are "purely designed to kill two legged game". There really is no such thing anyway.

[Dan from Michigan]

To the DEMS. Why? Cause those union members will vote dem if the GOP'ers is anti-gun..dem workin' man...

[Recovering_Democrat]

I disagree, respectfully. The Republican Party is the party of the gun owner. The fact that we have a few whack job gun control nuts in the Party is not worrisome. I support the Republican Party, as a former Democrat, I know that the party of Algore and TheBentOne is not a party of friendship to the gun owner.

[c-b 1]

Sure don't need a mini or streetsweeper.

The last time I checked it was the "Bill of Rights," not the bill of needs.

I would be opposed to adding guns that are not purely designed to kill two legged game

What part of "Shall not be infringed," do you not understand?

You obviously don't understand incrementalism.

[c-b 1]

I see no reason to trash him if he signs a renewal on that particular bill.

If he can not trust you with the firearm of your choice, how can you trust him with your freedom?

[Constitution Day]

BTTT!

[Cold Heat]

I sympathize in part with your feelings about the fed's irrational actions regarding this stuff, but the facts are that these companies are marketing a gun that makes the average joe shake his head and say "what the heck would anyone need that for!"

As to the competition angle, that fact just doesn't mitigate the purpose of the device that they are selling and it causes people to be highly skeptical of the motives of the pro gun lobby.

It is a emotional issue and it really doesn't make much sense, but the reality is the emotion.

I just don't think that beating your head up against that brick wall is helping the gun issue with the average non gunner or recreational hunter.

I see your point, believe me. And I hope you understand why I sense that this fight may cause more of a rift between people on both sides of this issue.

[Cold Heat]

Ok folks, here we go with the fun and games.

I am hitting the sack. Have a good night.

[ErnBatavia]

#27 pretty much says what I meant...The Union thing is a "blue duck" as my Aussie buddies categorize such things as 'past history'....they may have their leadership goons, but the lads have learned that there's a curtain when they punch the ballot.

Not to worry.

PS - neighbor lady (quite elderly) is flying out to Michigan over the weekend; anything below the 118 degrees we hit today would be mucho appreciado, on her behalf....it was so hot today that the BBQ preheat only took half the time, since the Weber thermo started at 160 degrees on the interior of the lid.

[thorshammer]

"The Republican Party is the party of the gun owner"

We will see in 2004, that is for sure!!!

[Dan from Michigan]

""118 degrees we hit today"""

I think 104 is the hottest I've ever seen here, although the humidity is worse here than the Mojave Desert.

We complain in Michigan when it hits 90.(ducking) :)

[TLBSHOW]

BUMP

[Richard-SIA]

I began getting pleas for moey from the RNC months ago.

I responded very much as posted, and will continue to do so until they publicly commit to killing the ban.

One difference, I do continue to suppoert those who have had the guts to already take a stand in favor of our RKBA, such as Jim Gibbons (R-NV.).

[Richard-SIA]

You need to understand how the Fed. has twisted the meaning of the interstate commerce clause beyond all recognition from it's original intent!

In reality the ICC has nothing to do with the AW ban, it's just a pretext for the necessary power grab.

Since Swinestien & crew have put in bills that greatly expand the scope of the ban MANY more gun owners than before are now VERY interested in seeing it die.

[thorshammer]

"what the heck would anyone need that for!"

Because they are fun to shoot!

Rep or Dem, you mess with AW Ban, you are gone, Period!! Let that be the message.

"It is a emotional issue and it really doesn't make much sense, but the reality is the emotion."

Your damn it is, highly charged and I'm shouting it out loud. Respectfully, it makes a lot of sense. One more liberty taken away, where does it stop?

Well, with me, it stops right here.

"I just don't think that beating your head up against that brick wall is helping the gun issue with the average non gunner or recreational hunter."

I'm not beating my head against anything. Since 9/11, gun sale's have skyrocketed. People now know that the government can not/will not protect them.

You can carry a weapon in Alaska or Vermont without any restrictions at all. No government interference. It sould be that way in all of America. What ever your flavor!