Politician Position Statements on Gun Issues

[CanusLatransSnpr]

Senator Cruz appears to be busier than a cat covering s#$t! I like what he's doing and thanks for sharing!

Mike

 

[kelbro]

I'll trade you two John McCains for him. Will even throw in our ex-governor, Nappy.

 

[bheadboy]

Dear Mr. Browne, Sr:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. I apologize for the delay in responding. My office has experienced a significant increase in the volume of incoming mail, but please know your concerns were taken into consideration at the time your letter was first received. I appreciate and understand your concerns and am grateful for the opportunity to respond.

I am terribly saddened by the loss of innocent lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. I ask all Georgians to join me in praying for the victims and the families affected by this horrendous tragedy.

I do not believe that bans on assault weapons or cartridges are the answer to ending acts of mass violence, nor will such measures pass Congress. As history shows us, the 10-year ban on assault weapons that was in effect from 1994 to 2004 could not prevent the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. The common threads running through these shootings are mental health issues. I believe that more effective and sensible solutions are those that focus on background checks and mental health care, rather than restrictions on our Second Amendment right to bear arms. I look forward to working for commonsense solutions that keep our children safe without infringing upon our Constitutional rights.
Thank you again for contacting me. Please visit my webpage at http://isakson.senate.gov/ for more information on the issues important to you and to sign up for my e-newsletter.

Sincerely,
Johnny Isakson
United States Senator

 

[GrocMax]

He ain't making any friends in D.C., which is refreshing.

 

[Scott Harris]

I'll up Kelbro's trade offer: 3 McCains and 1 other RINO thrown in for extra measure for him.

 

[jonbearman]

I think he deserves to be re-voted in next time around.

 

[butchlambert]

John McCain was and is a great disappointment to me.

 

[kgcoker]

Thanks very much for getting in touch with me and letting me know what’s on your mind regarding the right to bear arms.

I’m a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights. Congress should not pass laws that take away these rights from law abiding citizens and leave criminals to terrorize the streets. Good citizens don’t abuse guns – criminals do. I will continue to support legislative efforts to protect the Second Amendment rights of law abiding Americans, and oppose efforts to overturn the Second Amendment.

In two recent cases, the U.S. Supreme Court clearly held that the Second Amendment protects the right of individual Americans to keep and bear arms. In the 2008 case, D.C. v. Heller, the Supreme Court held that D.C.’s restrictive gun laws violated the constitutional rights of Americans. Two years later, in McDonald v. Chicago, the court struck down the city of Chicago’s handgun ban and held that, like the federal government, state and local governments must respect Second Amendment rights. I joined legal briefs in both cases in defense of this constitutional right and was pleased with the Supreme Court’s decisions.

I am grateful you took the time to let me know where you stand. I’ll be sure to keep your comments in mind as Second Amendment rights are discussed and debated in Washington and in Tennessee.

Sincerely,
Lamar

 

[Steve Blair]

John McCain was and is a great disappointment to me.

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My senators, Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, and the former Speaker, Ms. Pelosi, have never disappointed me. They have always done exactly what I expected of them, and sometimes gone the extra mile. [br]
Count yourself lucky to be represented by Mr. Cruz. As GrocMax noted, if your representatives are pissing off the establishment in Washington, D.C., there's a very good chance they are doing the right things.