I'm pretty sure they just go into some interns spreadsheet either way, though I have heard emails get read immediately by the staff while letters will often not be read before any big votes, (the time it takes to deliver sort and read an actual letter is usually greater than any given issue is in the news).
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I'm pretty sure they just go into some interns spreadsheet either way, though I have heard emails get read immediately by the staff while letters will often not be read before any big votes, (the time it takes to deliver sort and read an actual letter is usually greater than any given issue is in the news).
alsaqr
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All i know is this:
1. Every time i write a letter i get a response.
2. i've never gotten a response to an e-mail.
3. i no longer send e-mails to congress critters.
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I don't understand the reference when we provided the actual bill in the first post?
As to the value of putting forth the trivial effort of sending emails and letters -
I've gotten responses to emails and paper letters both as well as phone calls to their offices.
Let no opportunity be wasted by not using it and use every opportunity to let the elected officials know our expectations.
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Elkins45
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The only problem with writing actual physical letters is when the legislation in question is on a tight turnaround schedule. Since the anthrax scare post 9-11 physical mail to Congress no longer goes directly to their offices. It first goes to an off-site screening facility. This adds a substantial time lag between when you send it until when it shows up on their desk.
This is the primary reason I joined this website. I am a member of a number of other firearms related websites where I often go to obtain guidance or information on topics related to firearms. Whether on those sites, in a gun store, or on a range, I have never come across anyone who was unwilling to offer assistance or advice when I asked for it.
The one thing I generally avoid doing is discussing politics or my political affiliation. To many of my fellow firearms owners I am that most despised of creatures often referred to on many website forums as a "liberal" or a "Dumbocrat". But when it comes to RKBA -- and whether anyone chooses to believe it or not -- I stand shoulder to shoulder with my fellow firearms owners on the importance of defending and protecting our Second Amendment rights. It depresses me to see so many liberals (with whom I may share certain opinions on issues unrelated to firearms) dismiss all firearms owners as macho wannabes, knuckle-dragging mouth breathers, anti-government nuts, angry white men, etc. To me, there is nothing more liberal than supporting the Second Amendment, because without it all the other Amendments become mere window dressing.
If anyone has any suggestions regarding the letter below, or has any suggestions on how we can stop gun owners from being demonized (a separate topic which infuriates me when I see it happening on social media), I am more than willing to listen.
Thanks.
[EDIT: I wanted to see which Representatives co-sponsored the bill so I know who I need to write to. I found a listing of co-sponsors here: https://www.popvox.com/bills/us/114/hr4269 -- I have read some analysts say that this is just election year BS and that it will never pass. IMO -- That does not matter. These representatives need to know -- NOW -- that there are voters in this country who will not support such a law, or those representatives who support such a law.]
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Apachedriver
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Write a letter, email, or call?
If you believe in the cause, why not just do all three to be sure the message gets through to the politicos? What's the hassle?
All three ensure your voice gets read, heard, or both. That's the point, isn't it?
Otherwise, it's pretty much a discussion on the best matter of convenience.
If you believe in the cause, why not just do all three to be sure the message gets through to the politicos? What's the hassle?
All three ensure your voice gets read, heard, or both. That's the point, isn't it?
Otherwise, it's pretty much a discussion on the best matter of convenience.
george burns
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I have emailed my elected officials for several years now, countless times, and have always received a response. Don't think for a minute that the email method is a waste of time. it is the way most things get done these days, "look at Benghazi" this world is run on a time sensitive schedule, and politicians are just as likely to respond to either forms of communication, especially if their server is full of thousands of emails from angry citizens.
If you wait for people to write letters one of two things is likely to happen, either they will blow it off thinking I'll do it tomorrow, or just not do it at all because it requires time and several steps to get it done, 'that's why these "Facebook" polls are so popular, it gives them almost instant feedback," rather than waiting a week to see what those who actually wrote a letter said.
If you wait for people to write letters one of two things is likely to happen, either they will blow it off thinking I'll do it tomorrow, or just not do it at all because it requires time and several steps to get it done, 'that's why these "Facebook" polls are so popular, it gives them almost instant feedback," rather than waiting a week to see what those who actually wrote a letter said.
49willys
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so how long will it be before we hear any news whether it gets through commitee or not?or does anyone really know?
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AR-15Nutt
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thank you, i was looking for more info.
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Here's my latest alert on the 2A related bills (including this one) from POPVOX.
Here's the big link to proposed legislation showing our friends and enemies.
http://www.popvox.com/blog/2015/10/...df3fb-370639981&ct=t(Weekly_Update_Jan_4_2016)
Here's the big link to proposed legislation showing our friends and enemies.
http://www.popvox.com/blog/2015/10/...df3fb-370639981&ct=t(Weekly_Update_Jan_4_2016)
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AR-15Nutt
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to be precise, haven't "assault" weapons been banned since 1986 when no new select fire weapons to be made for civilian use?
assault weapon: http://www.assaultweapon.info/
assault weapon: http://www.assaultweapon.info/
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No
"assault weapon" as applied to semiauto long guns is a politically motivated made up word to imply to the public that the Antis were prohibiting machine guns when they knew they weren't. We all know it is a worthless term based on appearance instead of function and we even had recent threads in General pointing out where the press and the Whitehouse recognized it as such. It also isn't relevant in this case since the current law makes its own definition of what they want to ban.
Lets stay focused on making sure this particular piece of legislation fails to get a floor vote and not drift off topic.
"assault weapon" as applied to semiauto long guns is a politically motivated made up word to imply to the public that the Antis were prohibiting machine guns when they knew they weren't. We all know it is a worthless term based on appearance instead of function and we even had recent threads in General pointing out where the press and the Whitehouse recognized it as such. It also isn't relevant in this case since the current law makes its own definition of what they want to ban.
Lets stay focused on making sure this particular piece of legislation fails to get a floor vote and not drift off topic.
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