Another Short Sweet FU Letter From Sen. Salazar

This is like the 3rd e-mail I've received from Salazar's office. The templet they use for responding to constuitants is always the same.

Dear
(opening greeting)
Thank you for contacting me regarding S. 397/H.R. 800, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.

(here's the FU paragraph)
This legislation seeks to protect gun manufacturers and dealers from legal liability when their products are used in criminal acts by third parties. Because I support efforts to eliminate frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers, I am a co-sponsor of S. 397, and fully expect to vote for this proposal when it comes before the Senate. Having said that, I want to be sure that we do not create a situation where manufacturers and dealers who act in clear violation of the law cannot be held responsible for their actions.

(closing greeting)
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.

contortionist?

Senate moving to shield gun makers, dealers from lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate put off until fall completing a $491 billion defense bill in order to act this week on the the National Rifle Association's top priority: shielding gun manufacturers and dealers from liability suits stemming from gun crimes.

On a 66-32 test vote Tuesday, the Senate indicated there's plenty of support for Republican leaders' determination to pass the gun bill before lawmakers leave at the end of this week for a monthlong vacation.

"The only reason it is coming to the floor, in a time of war to interrupt the debate on the Defense Authorization bill, is that members are feeling pressure form the gun lobby," said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I.

http://yahoo.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-07-26-gun-bill_x.htm?csp=1

Well, it's apparant dems have given up on this one.

Maybe we should, too. We should already be eying the next election cycle. Any big races you can think of? Let's wait to nitpick what elected officials we DO have on our side until that's the most productive thing we can spend our time and energy on...

If national and/or Colorado state politics are too middle of the road for you, I invite you to live a couple of years in Washington State, where the conservatives are environmentalists and the liberals viewed John Kerry as their most conservative acceptable choice...