I did my part do express my dismay to both Kaine and Warner.
Kaine didn't surprise me, Warner somewhat.
I have already let Mark Warner that I will dedicate time and treasure to ensure he isn't re-elected next November.
Be Safe!
NosaM
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I used the NRA-ILA site to send the following to Kaine and Warner. I also enjoy posting on their Facebook pages.... ;-)
As your constituent, I would like a clear explanation why you voted 'Nay' on the Amendment (Inhofe Amdt. No. 139 ) to uphold Second Amendment rights and prevent the United States from entering into the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty.
The U.N.’s actions to date indicate that the Arms Trade Treaty is likely to pose significant threats to our national security, foreign policy, and economic interests as well as our constitutional rights. Even former U.N. ambassador John Bolton has cautioned gun owners to take the initiative seriously. He believes that the U.N. “is trying to act as though this is really just a treaty about international arms trade between nation states, but there is no doubt that the real agenda here is domestic firearms control."
I have serious issues with this treaty. While it affirms states’ rights to self -defense, the text makes no mention of civilians’ rights to defend themselves. Since most of world’s constitutions don’t contain an individual right to bear arms, the likely result will be to strengthen the grip of governments in the international flow of arms. I am also concerned that this treaty might use it as a pretext not to sell weapons to allies like Israel and Taiwan, or to restrict the import of firearms and ammunition for individual end users.
It is particularly disturbing that one provision in the treaty requires participating countries to keep records of arms exports and imports, including the quantity, value, model/type, and "end users, as appropriate" for at least 10 years.
After looking at the bill and the possible ramifications, I can't help but conclude that you've sold out the 2nd Amendment in favor of global gun control.
I would your response so I may better understand your rationale for voting Nay to the amendment opposing this treaty.