Landrieu replied to me

[Vermiform]

I got a response.

January 7, 2013​

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Dear Mr. (deleted by verm):
My prayers and greatest sympathy go out to the families and community of Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, and to all families that have been affected by gun violence. On December 14, 2012, twenty-seven innocent lives were taken from us in a heartbreaking tragedy. As the nation grieves over this senseless act of violence, it is more important than ever that we come together to address the issues affecting American communities.
The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the rights of all Americans to own and possess guns. While preserving the rights of honest gun collectors, sportsmen and owners who possess firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, we must also continue to ensure that we protect innocent unarmed citizens. I am sure you can agree - like any right guaranteed to a free people, the right to bear arms must be exercised responsibly.
Unfortunately, in the past year, we have seen instances where this right has been abused in tragic fashion. The theater shooting in Aurora, CO, the Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek, WI, and the school shooting in Newtown, CT, were terrible and unnecessary tragedies. Occurrences such as these remind me of the important role that government plays in upholding statutes that aim to limit such tragedies.
We must do more to target the causes of mental illness and determine the most effective ways to treat it. I support and will continue to strongly advocate for expanded and improved mental health coverage so that the mentally ill can obtain adequate treatment to not only overcome their struggles, but to lead more productive and fulfilling lives.
I also support strict adherence of federally licensed firearms dealers to the requirements laid out in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The NICS determines the eligibility of an individual to purchase a firearm and explicitly prohibits those who have been legally determined to be mentally ill or committed to a mental institution from purchasing any weapons.
Currently, there is no gun control legislation scheduled for a vote. However, I believe that when evaluating future proposals, we must find a balanced way to address the safety of American citizens while ensuring Second Amendment rights granted under the Constitution. Please be assured that I value your input and will keep it in mind as we continue to address this issue in the 113th Congress.
I appreciate hearing from you on this matter, and I trust that you will continue to contact me on matters of mutual concern. Please feel free to visit my website at http://landrieu.senate.gov for more information on my legislative priorities.
With warm regards, I am

Sincerely,

Mary Landrieu
United States Senator​

P.S. For a recap of my week in Louisiana and Washington, D.C., be sure to sign up for my weekly eNewsletter by visiting http://go.usa.gov/2sb. And for my latest updates, like my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter.

 

[hunter5567]

I got the same reply.

 

[Sks985]

27 innocent lives?


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[nomadic1]

Got the same canned response...

 

[joeyzeri]

ditto

 

[AK shooter]

Same here. That is what I expected. Someone probably wrote it for her and emaied it to everyone.

 

[Dishonored]

Oh horse ****!

 

[JBE]

While preserving the rights of honest gun collectors, sportsmen and owners who possess firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, we must also continue to ensure that we protect innocent unarmed citizens. I am sure you can agree - like any right guaranteed to a free people, the right to bear arms must be exercised responsibly.

However, I believe that when evaluating future proposals, we must find a balanced way to address the safety of American citizens while ensuring Second Amendment rights granted under the Constitution

She's going to toe the Democratic party line regardless...

 

[Hattrick 22]

If the goverment could take all the money they are giving away to able body people that are on welfare etc. and put that towards mental health maybe that might help?

Or just allow firearms at all target rich zones and make them less vunerable to said mentally unstable.

felt the same way jbe..

 

[Vermiform]

What matters is she is obviously about COMPROMISING our rights.

However, I believe that when evaluating future proposals, we must find a balanced way to address the safety of

If you haven't already done so, email her and politely let her know how you feel. Get 2 friends to do it as well.

 

[Gringo Loco]

Same reply. I say we kick her out!

 

[DuckYou]

I thought I was special!


My prayers and greatest sympathy go out to the families and community of Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, and to all families that have been affected by gun violence. On December 14, 2012, twenty-seven innocent lives were taken from us in a heartbreaking tragedy. As the nation grieves over this senseless act of violence, it is more important than ever that we come together to address the issues affecting American communities.
The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the rights of all Americans to own and possess guns. While preserving the rights of honest gun collectors, sportsmen and owners who possess firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, we must also continue to ensure that we protect innocent unarmed citizens. I am sure you can agree - like any right guaranteed to a free people, the right to bear arms must be exercised responsibly. Unfortunately, in the past year, we have seen instances where this right has been abused in tragic fashion. The theater shooting in Aurora, CO, the Sikh temple shooting in Oak Creek, WI, and the school shooting in Newtown, CT, were terrible and unnecessary tragedies. Occurrences such as these remind me of the important role that government plays in upholding statutes that aim to limit such tragedies. We must do more to target the causes of mental illness and determine the most effective ways to treat it. I support and will continue to strongly advocate for expanded and improved mental health coverage so that the mentally ill can obtain adequate treatment to not only overcome their struggles, but to lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I also support strict adherence of federally licensed firearms dealers to the requirements laid out in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The NICS determines the eligibility of an individual to purchase a firearm and explicitly prohibits those who have been legally determined to be mentally ill or committed to a mental institution from purchasing any weapons. Currently, there is no gun control legislation scheduled for a vote. However, I believe that when evaluating future proposals, we must find a balanced way to address the safety of American citizens while ensuring Second Amendment rights granted under the Constitution. Please be assured that I value your input and will keep it in mind as we continue to address this issue in the 113th Congress. I appreciate hearing from you on this matter, and I trust that you will continue to contact me on matters of mutual concern. Please feel free to visit my website at http://landrieu.senate.gov for more information on my legislative priorities. With warm regards, I am

Sincerely,​

​

Mary Landrieu
United States Senator




​

 

[Sully]

I just emailed her...told her she was fat and smelled like funions....

 

[Gringo Loco]

I just emailed her...told her she was fat and smelled like funions....

LOL!!!!!!

 

[S&W4ME]

I got the same response. AOL classified it as SPAM and sent it to my trash can. Computers are so smart.

 

[CY09]

Got the same response (pretty generic) and yes 27--no one ever includes the mother into the number killed up there. Maybe she should have done a better job locking up her guns, but maybe she did and he got them anyway. No one seems to tell the "rest of the story".

I'm going to keep writing -- especially every time I think of another argument against this foolishness they are proposing. Maybe someone will pass on something that will resonate with our elected officials.

Where would I find the actual bills proposed to Congress so I can read them myself?

 

[carlosd321]

Finally got mine today

 

[Vermiform]

She's going to toe the Democratic party line regardless...

Maybe not with enough emails. This is Louisiana. Maybe at the very least she would abstain from voting?

 

[CEHollier]

I just emailed her...told her she was fat and smelled like funions....

I'm sure that will impress her enough to vote our way. Good job Sir.

 

[BOSS351]

Got the same thing also....at least she knows where we stand...we need to innundate her office with e-mails and letters---numbers speak and are the only thing these politicians care about so they can keep their jobs....