Re last post - note that noone else that was there, was "there" ... Hiz Billness has blown the rest of you off stating that it was those "Larimer crazies." You mad yet?
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As luck would have it, I rceieved a glowing letter from (oh no! it's Mr.) Bill re his reasonable stance on "common sense gun safety laws."
Below's my response ... sorry (sorta), it's long but perhaps worth reading. Comments/critique - still needs some fleshing out & MSWord doesn't translate into here all that well. Was about 10 minutes of furious writing - the gall of that man!
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Governor Bill Owens
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
136 State Capitol
Denver, Colorado 80203-1792 February 4, 2000
Dear Sir:
Thank you for your reply regarding my wife’s and my e-mails regarding your five "common sense measures" regarding firearms.
Being fully aware of your views on this matter is exactly why I was a main organizer of the demonstration at the Governor’s Mansion last evening.
They are not "common sense" and will do nothing to ensure the safety of the citizens of Colorado. They are pure political posturing and if, enacted, a further erosion on our (supposed) guaranteed rights as law-abiding citizens. For clarification, I refer you to the following.
"ARTICLE II
Bill of Rights
In order to assert our rights, acknowledge our duties, and proclaim the principles upon which our government is founded, we declare:
Section 3. Inalienable rights. All persons have certain natural, essential and inalienable rights, among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; and of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness.
Section 13. Right to bear arms. The right of no person to keep and bear arms in defense of his home, person and property, or in aid of the civil power when thereto legally summoned, shall be called in question; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons. "
You, Sir, swore an oath to defend and protect ALL portions of the Constitution. Picking and choosing between those rights you would sully in an attempt at "feel good" legislation will surely result in alienating the very constituency on which the Colorado Republican party so heavily depends.
I will never again remain silent on this matter, nor will I vote for any person who would support such infringements.
"What are they going to do? Vote Democrat?" you are quoted as saying. Yes, Sir. Democrat, Republican or Independent – it matters not to me as long as we have honest politicians.
I yearn for the day when one single politician has the fortitude to publicly stand up before the people, tell the truth and state that more laws aren’t going to provide for their safety. It is we, the people, who provide for our own safety by being law-abiding and a moral people. That, and the right to defend ourselves should the dire situation arise.
My rights are not subject to the whims of the popular vote nor to anyone else who may think "it’s a good idea."
I will use every legal avenue available to ensure any who support such nonsense look for honest work.
Sincerely,
Alan Albertus CC: Doug Dean
3608 Ranch Road Mike Ciletti
Loveland, CO 80537-9688 William Kaufman
(970) 667-7256 Stan Matsanuka
aa1@rmi.net (and every e-mail
list and internet
site I know)
