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February 11, 2013, 06:51 PM | #1 | |
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Universal Background Check Opinion
I've received requests from other members to use part or all of what I posted about universal background checks in letters to their representatives. My original post can be found here (post #430)
http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...513976&page=18 While I'm fine with anyone who wishes to use it doing so, I would note that, when I wrote it, I was targeting fellow gun enthusiasts as my audience. Also, there may be a typo or two as the computer I was using at the time did not have a working spell checker. I have revised that post to both correct a few spelling and grammatical errors and add some information that will, hopefully, make it more understandable and more appealing to a broader audience. If you wish to use it as material for letters to representatives, letters to the editor, or similar applications, you may want to consider using the revised version instead although I will caution you that the revised version is even more long-winded than the original. Regardless, feel free to use whichever version you feel is best if you so desire. Here is the revised version: Quote:
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February 11, 2013, 08:59 PM | #2 |
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To much to read!
I just put, "I oppose any and all new gun control laws". Use the ones we already have first!!! |
February 11, 2013, 09:15 PM | #3 |
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Same as Mike, plus an addendum: "... opposition to government controls and records."
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February 11, 2013, 09:30 PM | #5 |
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It may seem like a lot, but Webleymkv's post is worth the time and effort.
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February 11, 2013, 09:52 PM | #6 | |
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February 12, 2013, 06:15 PM | #7 |
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Well written and well reasoned. Thanks.
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February 12, 2013, 08:47 PM | #8 |
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After receiving some more accurate information on the number of privately owned guns in circulation (thanks to Art Eatman), I've edited the information again to reflect such. If anyone notices any other inaccuracies or discrepancies, let me know and I will make changes to rectify them.
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February 12, 2013, 09:05 PM | #9 |
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I'll third pax and Spat's notion.
To those that don't want to spend just a few minutes reading Webley's statement is missing out. Understanding it may be a long letter to provide your local representatives, consider this: Maybe your local reps NEED to read a well thought out letter in place of the general contrite "No new gun laws" stuff.
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February 12, 2013, 09:20 PM | #10 |
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Very well written and well worth the read.
Thanks Webleymkv. |
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February 13, 2013, 08:18 AM | #12 |
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Thanks wally, I was trying to copy and paste parts of my post in the other thread while simultaneously adding information and I guess I got that part a little mixed up. It has been edited accordingly.
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February 13, 2013, 10:44 AM | #13 |
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Excellent!
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February 13, 2013, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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Very good points Webleymkv
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February 13, 2013, 07:25 PM | #15 |
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Well done sir!
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Too long for me to read.
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