I wrote my congressman regarding the 10 round magazine limit. I copied and pasted the response I recieved 2 months late---here goes:
Dear Mr. xxxxx(name deleted but the rest is verbatim):
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ten round magazine limit for semiautomatic handguns. I always appreciate hearing the views of my constituents, and I am glad you took the time to correspond with me.
Please know that I understand your concerns regarding the ten round magazine limit for semiautomatic handguns. As an avid sportsman and a staunch defender of the Constitution, I agree with you that the right of Americans to bear arms is of critical importance. However, all rights must be balanced with the need for protecting the security of all members of our society. For example, free speech guarantees do not allow a person to falsely yell fire in a crowded movie theater. Similarly, the ten round magazine limit, along with other safeguards, is important to ensure that law enforcement officials are not outgunned while performing their duty. You can be sure that I will pursue rational and effective gun safety policy for our nation.
Please know that I do value your insights, and while we may not agree on every issue, I always take your views into consideration when evaluating policy matters. Please continue to keep me apprised of issues that are important to you.
Sincerely,
Mike Honda
Member of Congress
To receive updates on issues and events important to you, please sign up at http://www.honda.house.gov/emailsignup.shtml for my e-mail newsletter.
Well there you go. Written proof of out nazi regime. ;>
Ciao,
Effy
P.S. Avid sportsman my ass
Dear Mr. xxxxx(name deleted but the rest is verbatim):
Thank you for contacting me regarding the ten round magazine limit for semiautomatic handguns. I always appreciate hearing the views of my constituents, and I am glad you took the time to correspond with me.
Please know that I understand your concerns regarding the ten round magazine limit for semiautomatic handguns. As an avid sportsman and a staunch defender of the Constitution, I agree with you that the right of Americans to bear arms is of critical importance. However, all rights must be balanced with the need for protecting the security of all members of our society. For example, free speech guarantees do not allow a person to falsely yell fire in a crowded movie theater. Similarly, the ten round magazine limit, along with other safeguards, is important to ensure that law enforcement officials are not outgunned while performing their duty. You can be sure that I will pursue rational and effective gun safety policy for our nation.
Please know that I do value your insights, and while we may not agree on every issue, I always take your views into consideration when evaluating policy matters. Please continue to keep me apprised of issues that are important to you.
Sincerely,
Mike Honda
Member of Congress
To receive updates on issues and events important to you, please sign up at http://www.honda.house.gov/emailsignup.shtml for my e-mail newsletter.
Well there you go. Written proof of out nazi regime. ;>
Ciao,
Effy
P.S. Avid sportsman my ass