March 19, 2009, 02:53 AM
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Join Date: January 9, 2008
Location: IL
Posts: 89
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A month later...
Welll, it's been just over a month, but I got a reply from my representative. Here's my initial email:
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Representative Beiser,
I contact you to express my concern over bill HB0687, which would mandate a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy to be in place for all gun owners.
In my opinion, this is a meager attempt to strip gun owners of their constitutional rights. It seems as if the bill's introducer, Rep Dunkin, is attempting to find a loophole in order to ban guns -- if he cannot forcefully take them away, then he can tax/legislate them away.
I do not believe that these acts are constitutional or morally "right." I'm confused as to how Rep. Dunkin misinterpreted the phrase "shall not be infringed."
Here is a link to the bill if you would like a refresher: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/Bill...76&LegID=41158
Thank you for your time, and I hope that you strike down this infringement on our rights.
"A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away." -- Barry Goldwater
Respectfully,
Derek *****
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His response was actually encouraging, albeit delayed.
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Derek,
Thank you for contacting me regarding gun legislation. I appreciate you taking the time to reach me, because your input helps me to better represent our area.
I believe as you do that our state’s restrictive gun laws are wrong and ineffective and deny us the Second Amendment rights that our forefathers fought to protect. I do not support House Bill 687. I am a long-standing supporter of the Illinois State Rifle Association, which opposes this bill. If this bill comes to a vote in the House, I will vote against it, and I will continue voting and fighting to protect our vital rights to bear arms.
Again, thank you for contacting me with your concerns.
Dan Beiser
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