Joe Donnelly response email.

[Bluedragon]

Pretty sure this is an auto response but I thought I would share it anyways.

Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,


I am a supporter of the Second Amendment, and I have voted to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Like all Americans, I was shaken to my core by the senseless murders of 20 children in Newtown, Connecticut. It is only reasonable for all of us to consider ways to reduce the likelihood of a tragedy like that happening again.

Whether a gun owner or not, a Democrat or a Republican, everyone would agree that we can take steps to reduce violent crime without sacrificing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. My concern is not those who follow the law, but those who do not. For this reason, I will not support legislation that would ban the sale of assault weapons to those who obey the law. I will, however, give serious consideration to proposals that would keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill, while preserving the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.

It is a privilege to represent you and all Hoosiers in the U.S. Senate. Your continued correspondence is welcome and helps me to better represent our state. I encourage you to write, call, or email if my office can ever be of assistance. You can also check out my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter by visiting my website.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Reasonable good. Usually right after the "however" comes the support for magazine restrictions and universal background checks. No mention of capacity restrictions, and while the "keeping out of the hands of" could've construed as universal background checks, the next sentence about not preserving 2nd Amendment rights for law abiding citizens may mean he's not against private sales. The proof, as always, is in the pudding (and the voting).

 

[Kmcinnes]

Received the same email this morning, finally a response!

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Received same email. I think they're finally just batching them out.

 

[upalot]

Ditto ; same email I got.

 

[AlphaSig112]

Got the same thing this morning.

 

[onetwoonetwo]

I did as well(got same email).

 

[bw8755]

Got mine this morning from both Donnelly and Walorski. coinkydink?

 

[g.mccormick]

Got the same email

 

[Dorky_D]

Received the same email this morning, finally a response!

Ditto!

I also agree, when I see a 'However' and the avoidance of any other clear cut speech on other parts of the second amendment (magazines, background checks etc.) I get a little nervous.

I am glad he is against an AWB, but I do not trust him.

I am also nervous about politicians that say they support the second amendment. This can also be interpreted that they support it for the military and police and not for the public. In a twisted way, they are not lying..completely...today...without their fingers crossed...and it depends on what your definition of support and is is.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

My concern is not those who follow the law, but those who do not. For this reason, I will not support legislation that would ban the sale of assault weapons to those who obey the law. I will, however, give serious consideration to proposals that would keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill, while preserving the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.

In other words, UBC's are on the table, boys!

 

[GREEN607]

In other words, UBC's are on the table, boys!

Got the same e-mail ten minutes ago.

And I agree, it sounds like Donnelly might possible support UBC's......

 

[Bluedragon]

Yeah I don't trust him. Then again I don't trust anyone who has politics in their job description.

 

[Scam1789]

I got the same one. I am guessing universal background checks are on the table for him still.

 

[Mark 1911]

I got the same one.

 

[dangar]

I received the same e-mail from Donnelly yesterday. While I can appreciate much of what he says, he still lays the groundwork for universal background checks.

 

[Dino81]

Got the same response here. Pleasently surprised coming from a democrat.

 

[tj_v89]

honestly though, a letter like that appeases his voter base and branches out to the opposition as well. I see this as none other than political strategy...a firm stance on gun control, one way or another, can be political suicide on a small enough stage

 

[aaron580]

I do not trust that man one bit. If he is willing to give into UBC's, then he is willing to give in to other such laws I would imagine. The whole concept of UBC's cannot be fully enforced. I wish these people would understand that.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

He was our house rep for years. DO NOT trust him on anything. He was against Obamacare, too, right up to the time when Crazy Nan had to have his vote.

Joe will vote as Joe is directed to vote. The (D) is very strong with this one.

Don't let his words fool you. Judge him by his deeds.