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This statement from Corker's email yesterday:   "I believe in safeguarding the rights of law-abiding American citizens, and the right to own firearms for shooting, hunting, and self-protection is important to me as a Tennessean and as an American. Should legislation dealing with our Second Amendment rights come before the Senate, I will certainly take your concerns into consideration. I also wanted to share the steps I have taken to protect our Second Amendment rights in the attached "Policy Points" document. "         NEWS FLASH: all those "policy points" mean nothing today. What a hypocrite. What a sell out. I never thought Tennessee would be representing the left on a gun rights issue. This thing was 9 votes shy of stopping and we, yes we,  voted 100% to move forward.   What a slap in the face.

I got the same letter today. I am disappointed.   In his most recent letter to us, he has no mention of mag limitations. I'll take that obvious omission to mean that he will support laws against magazines if they come up, but he will avoid the stance until he is forced to vote.   It is pretty safe to say he is for mucking up private transfers.   This whole letter lacks any positive identification of his position. Where are his principles and his backbone? I would respect him more if he would just come out and say what he felt instead of waiting until the laws come up for votes.   This is just as weak as the first letter he put out. And what happened to the  "proposal that will keep our children safe" as was aforementioned in his first letter? The real issue has kind of died off hasn't it?   He says he will support the constitution. I don't understand how the words "shall not be infringed" can be reinterpreted. We should be discussing  overturning laws that infringe on that clear right, not discussing new laws that infringe more.     Jim, you are going to have to do better if you want our votes!   Aaron

January 31, 2013 Dear Aaron: Thank you for contacting me regarding the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. Listening to and learning from Tennesseans is very important to me, and I appreciate that you thought to share this with me. I support our Constitution, including the Second Amendment. Recently, the president signed twenty-three executive orders on gun control. This level of unilateral action bypassing Congress on an issue this important is unprecedented and concerning. We are continuing to review the orders to see if there are any limitations placed on Second Amendment rights. It appears right now that the president put his major efforts to limit the Second Amendment into proposals that must be voted on by Congress. This is important because the House of Representatives can amend, accept or reject these proposals. We will be watching this situation closely, and I know you will also. Again, thank you for taking the time to write. I look forward to working with you and all Tennesseans to make our great state an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. Warmest regards, Bill Haslam   BH:sj

I listened to it. The whole thing. They had five or so people ask him questions. Some a little tougher than others. Like most politicians, he has a gift for dancing around the issues. He is a very creative man.   In the chat, he admits that assault weapons play a  fractional part in gun crime and homicides. He states that this issue is more of police being outgunned. I find it kind of ironic that police teams have access to class 3 equipment and still be outgunned by thug gangsters. I don't buy it. Furthermore, I've seen some of those thugs try and shoot. In my opinion, a 30 round mag is a fair handicap.     If we can just save the life of one child, the cost of the entire American society will be justified. NO. NO.NO.  Sometimes you bunt and take one for the team, but the goal is never to throw the whole team under the bus.     Aaron

It is a couple days old.  I see parts of it posted here and there, but here is white house link...   http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/01/24/watch-fireside-hangout-vice-president-biden-reducing-gun-violence?utm_source=hangout&utm_medium=graphic1&utm_campaign=nowisthetime       It is NEVER THE TIME, Aaron

Thanks for the positive notes. I am working on my spelling.   The bit about "being a servant" is an attempt to placate to the potential egomaniacs I write letters to. I'm not saying they are full of themselves. I don't know them on a personal level. But I my preference is to approach this humbly and with respect. I wish public service was just that, but the truth is that these people are part of the ELITE in our nation. That is why Duchess Feinstein's new legislation does not apply to those in congress in the much the same way "Hussein OBama Care" does not apply to them either. These laws are for the commoners.   I've been getting the same letter from Corker. At least our national representation has drafted some sort of reply. My local reps on the state level are sending the sound of crickets my way.

Still no reply from any of them.   I'm going to contact my reps again to support that feller's proposal to not use any state money or resources to enforce 2nd amendment infringements. His bill pretty much addresses my concerns.

Not a bad turnout for an event organized so quickly. I was kinda of surprised that there weren't more media crews there. Local talk radio didn't seem willing to give it much air time leading up to the event. If people like Phil Valentine don't pick up  the event, there isn't any hope for massive turnouts.   I am most pleased with the peaceful display and courtesy of the attendees.   Good job people! 

I heard about this on the radio this morning.... I guess we better bring 2 signs.       Rep. Chris Smith (R) NJ will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming Rally for Life in Nashville sponsored by TN Right to Life. The event will take place on Saturday, January 19th on the steps of the Capitol in Nashville beginning at 2:00 PM.

I heard about this on the radio this morning.... I guess we better bring 2 signs.       Rep. Chris Smith (R) NJ will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming Rally for Life in Nashville sponsored by TN Right to Life. The event will take place on Saturday, January 19th on the steps of the Capitol in Nashville beginning at 2:00 PM.

I heard about this on the radio this morning.... I guess we better bring 2 signs.       Rep. Chris Smith (R) NJ will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming Rally for Life in Nashville sponsored by TN Right to Life. The event will take place on Saturday, January 19th on the steps of the Capitol in Nashville beginning at 2:00 PM.

Great. Is there an attorney on here that can speak definitively on the legality of CCW at such an event?   Aaron

Seriously...... Is anybody going to show up? Or is everybody going to be standing in line at the gun shows for a poor selection of overpriced merchandise? If we don't show up, there may be no future gun show line to stand in?   Aaron

My BAD!!!!      I already apologized to the person who commented directly on one of my multiple post. In my reply to him, I said I didn't know where to post the message.  I wasn't trying to cause any trouble. I just wanted this crap to be heard to people who are interested in the second amendment and people who are interested in current legislation.   Are these second amendment issues or legislation issues? Please guide me as to which place is more appropriate for my post on current legislative issues regarding the second amendment. Their appears to be plenty of confusion on this matter. I see much over lapping of content in these two separate topics by others as well.  I feel my confusion is more a symptom of the problem. It alludes to the root issue.   I have a suggestion for the people who make the decisions around here.     Politics and Legislation Discussion and friendly debate about State and National political and legislative issues unrelated to the second amendment.   Adding those last five words may avoid this confusion. I had no intention of trying to make a point with multiple posts.But, since it has been brought up, this is why I didn't know where to post.   Thanks, Aaron Reply Report Edit    

Dear Mr. Schroer: Thank you for contacting me about H.R. 35, the Safe Schools Act of 2013. I am happy to respond. This bill would repeal legal provisions preventing the possession of firearms in school zones. December's horrific school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut left twenty innocent children and six brave adults dead. This tragedy has rightly focused our attention on what we can do to prevent violence like this in the future, and I am willing to consider any proposal that will keep our children safe, regardless of politics. Nothing is more important. President Obama has appointed the Vice President to lead a task force charged with proposing "concrete solutions" to curb gun violence. The Vice President announced its recommendations will be presented to the President no later than Tuesday, January 15 th . I look forward to carefully reviewing its proposals, and will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind going forward. I encourage you to keep in touch on this issue as proposals evolve in the coming months. H.R. 35 has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. While I am not a member of this Committee, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind should this bill come to the House floor for a vote. Thanks for getting in touch with me. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me again with any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, Jim Cooper Member of Congress