by yukonjasper on Thu Mar 01, 2018 10:30 am
Here is my submission.
Dear Mr. President,
Let me first say that I have been a supporter of yours throughout your bid for the Presidency and always believed you would win. I admire you greatly for your candor and your lack of false political posturing. I enjoy the straight talk and honesty you represent and live every day. Some days I don't believe the world is ready to hear it, but, hey, the truth hurts.
On to my concern. I am a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment and I am alarmed at the vitriol and the exploitation in the wake of the unfortunate events in Florida. The knee jerk reaction from the typical sources is expected and familiar. What is most unexpected is the reaction of individuals within the Government, you included, who seem to be abandoning the principles adopted to grant no quarter to those who wish to further curtail the Rights stated in the 2nd Amendment. I was hoping that your support for an "assault weapons" ban, high capacity magazines ban, increasing the age to purchase guns and universal background checks was positioning to show its hypocrisy. I am alarmed that you seem to have adopted the stance that these measures are "reasonable". I hope you will be reminded that the Anti 2 Amendment crowd cannot be trusted to stop at whatever measure you propose, however earnestly they present themselves. The slow incremental erosion of all rights and especially the 2nd Amendment is a primary goal of those in opposition. If you give them an inch they will take a mile. They will see the overtures to "Do Something", however noble and seemingly "common sense" as a show of weakness and they will press for more.
I urge you to reverse direction and stiffen your resolve to not participate in the slippery slope discussions that will surely follow your gestures of being willing to discuss "common sense - Do Something" legislation or Exec. Orders.
Thank you for your time. Otherwise, I think you are doing a terrific job. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Deo Adjuvante Non Timendum - (with the help of God there is nothing to be afraid of)
Spectamur Agendo - (We are proven by our actions)
Non Ducor, Duco - (I am not led, I lead)
NRA Life Member