CONGRESSMAN BRIAN BAIRD RESPONSE TO MY LETTER REGARDING ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN

Another "canned" response from Congressman Brian Baird;

Thank you for contacting me.

I take my responsibility to represent the people who live in Southwest Washington very seriously, which is why I deeply appreciate you taking the time to write to me. Hearing your comments and concerns on the important issues facing our country is important to me as I work to represent you in Congress. I believe that our nation's government is only as strong as the individuals who choose to actively participate in its improvement and am grateful when constituents take the time to contact me.

Please be assured that I do take note of your views and will keep them in mind as I continue to represent Southwest Washington.

Please visit my website at http://www.house.gov/baird where you can find information on my work in Congress and my positions on a variety of policy issues, as well as sign up to receive periodic email updates from me.

Sincerely,

Brian Baird
Member of Congress

ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN HR 6257

Here is the text of my letter I sent to Congressman Brian Baird regarding the assault weapons ban. Please feel free to copy and paste it and send it yourself to your Representatives. I was unable to send it to Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray as their sites were down. I will keep attempting and will post when I meet with success.

H.R.6257

Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)

In my opinion, this legislation is flawed and will do nothing to lessen violent crime of any kind. All this bill will accomplish is depriving law-abiding citizens of these types of weapons. The criminals will always have access to them. The voting American public understands what is being attempted by our Representatives who were elected to represent us and who swore to uphold the Constitution of the United States, including the 2^nd Amendment. This bill in no way serves the law-abiding public and appears to be nothing more than a thinly veiled attempt to disarm the public of these so called dangerous assault weapons. As a member of the NRA, a concerned citizen and voter, I urge you to not vote in favor of this bill or any others of this nature.

CURRENT BILL BEFORE CONGRESS - H.R.6257 Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Introduced in House)

Here is the text of the bill. It looks like the same crap that the Dems did in the Clinton era. Everyone needs to write to the Representatives and tell them NOT to vote in favor of this bill. The last time the Dems did this, a bunch of them were voted out of office the next election. They need to be reminded of that fact.

INFIGHTING IN OPEC, DEFERS CUTS (TEMPORARILY)

Click on the title to go to story. In my opinion, we need to crush this cartel. We must continue to reduce our consumption of oil by driving less and slower and mandating the development and marketing of alternative fuel vehicles. I am of the opinion that hydrogen and electric are the wary to go.

WHERE'S JOEY?????

It appears that the Vice President Elect, Joe Biden is pretty much missing in action. Could there be trouble in nirvana? Click on the title to go to the story.

KEEP TABS ON THE PRESIDENT ELECTS CABINET PICKS

Click on the title to go to the Fox News Cabinet tracker.

IRAQ SAYS $80 A BARREL IS REASONABLE......

Here is a story that I really don't understand.............I just to get how the Iraqi's can be allowed to do that when the US and the world is battling these high oil prices and doing everything to keep consumption down. In my little mind, $80 a barrel is WAY too much. The only way we are going to control these prices is to continue to drive slower, drive less and keep the demand down. Congress is already looking at a $1 per gallon tax so people won't be tempted to get back in their so called gas guzzling SUV's. LISTEN UP.......THIS IS FOR REAL FOLKS........I really don't want to have to pay $2-3 a gallon for gas....Do you??

STAMPEDE AT WALMART RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF A PART TIME EMPLOYEE?????!!!!!!!!!

Is this the level what we've sunk to?? My God!!.... We as a people have sunk to an all time low when we are more concerned about buying something and getting a deal than worrying about our fellow man.......shame on everyone who allowed this to happen. May God have mercy on those blinded by greed and who are of cold heart and mind. I am out of words.............Click on the title to go to the story.

HOW CAN YOU TELL WHEN A POLITICIAN IS LYING??

Click on the title to go to the story. So much for his promise of "Change" as the President Elect fills his cabinet full of Washington insiders and past Clinton era people. Oh, the answer to the question.....When their lips are moving....

TERRORIST ATTACK IN INDIA

It looks like the cowardly terrorist are rearing their ugly heads again. Initial reports are not encouraging. It is a despicable, heinous, horrendous act and these cowards must be found and brought to justice as soon as possible. In my opinion, these cowards picked these targets because they appeared soft and vulnerable. There are many failures at many levels that lead to this happening. I want all who read this to take note,........NOT ONE TERRORIST ATTACK HAS OCCURRED IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 911. Why do you think that happened, or should I say didn't? It is because of all the measures that our government put into place after 911. And for the most part, George Bush is the one responsible for taking the affirmative and decisive action needed to protect this country. Plain and simple. If you don't believe it, your just ignorant, or blind to the reality of the matter, period. Anyone who was in the loop, (like I was) knows it for a fact...Done Deal.

THE PRESIDENT ELECT AND HIS "CRACKBERRY" ADDICTION

It looks like our new "President Elect" is hooked on his Blackberry and is trying to wrangle a way of being able to keep it and use it as normal. This guy has no clue as to what "security" is and what kind of security threat the use of such a devise by someone in such high office. The Presidents communications must remain secure at all times...period. In no way can a method of communication be allowed to lead to some sort of security breech, whether it would be the interception of normal conversation or, and most importantly, anything of a classified nature be allowed to be compromised in any manner. These things are not even allowed in the same room where classified briefings are being held. That is by security regulations and policy that are not meant to be violated at ANY time. In my opinion, this guy is a security risk.

THIS YEAR AS WE GATHER ON THANKGIVING...

Please click on the title to go to a great page dedicated to remembering all of our brave men and women who are serving in the military. As we gather on Thanksgiving, please take a moment and mention them in your prayers. It is because of them, and the freedom they provide, we are able to sit down with family and friends, break bread, and not worry about the unthinkable happening.

REMEMBER THE WTC - OVER 3000 KILLED

Click on the title to go to the video. I tried to upload it but it just looked bad when played so it's best view off the Liveleak site. REMEMBER...........NEVER FORGET

RUSSIAN PREDICTS THE FALL OF THE UNITED STATES

This is what the rest of the world is thinking right now. Our adversaries (AKA THE ENEMY) is starting to lick their chops because they see the USA falling apart and are going to revel in the ensuing chaos. As far as blame is concerned, I put full blame on the Congress. I was going to identify the responsible committee here, but when I did the research on it, the list of responsible committees was mind boggling. Copy this link and paste it in to go the the list and see for yourself. The Representatives in each of these committees was supposed to be representing us and doing everything in OUR best interest, NOT THEIRS!! They got greedy to the point where they took their eye off the ball and now here we are. As a nation, about to go bankrupt......A hell of situation that only a miracle and some truly honest, smart people with incredible insight, skill and knowledge. Unfortunately, I don't think we have anyone up to the task. God help us all.........

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/cgi-bin/committee_list.cgi?site=ctc

Click the title to get the main story.

AUTO WORKERS WILL GET PAID OVER $30hr TO SIT ON THEIR ASSES???

Now this is just getting completely stupid and out of hand. This is thanks to a 1984 agreement between the auto workers union and the big 3. Now don't get me wrong, I think there is a place for unions. My wifes work had to bring one in just to get protection from the draconian practices of the district manager, but this autoworkers deal is too much for the American public to stomach. In my opinion, the UAW is the reason why the big 3 are not competitive. Too high wages and benefits for the workers. All I can find puts the wages at w/benefits at around $70hr. If that is true, HOLY SHIT............I am speechless. What a gravy train!!!

"OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT"????!!!!!!

Would somebody please tell me where I can find the provision in the Constitution for the "Office of the President Elect"? Oh, there is none? NO KIDDING........WHAT IN GODS GREEN EARTH IS HE TRYING TO DO OR PROVE? That sign is ridiculous and is a slap in the face of the man who currently occupies the Oval Office. These people are arrogant to the highest degree. Like I said earlier, we are going to see things that we never thought would be coming out of the Oval Office. Hang on,......It's going to be a rough ride. Click on the title for the story.

TERRORIST FUNDING - THIS IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Click on the title to go to the story. In my opinion, this is just the tip of the iceberg on the funding of terrorist organizations. These types of prosecutions should have been going on full tilt since 911. There has to be hundreds if not thousands of organizations or Mosques that are funneling money to these terrorists. This funding must be stopped.

GUN CONFISCATION AFTER KATRINA

Click on the title to go to the video of people telling their story's of gun confiscation that occurred after the hurricane. It appears that the police were confiscating ALL guns leaving law abiding people defenseless. This type of behavior by the local authorities cannot be allowed to stand. So are we to expect that in a time of emergency, we will have our guns confiscated,...at a time when we will need them the most???? This is wrong on many levels not to mention a complete and utter violation and disregard for the 2nd Amendment. Whomever called for this action needs to be fired from their position and civil rights violation lawsuits filed against them.

Copy and paste this address to go to related story: http://www.redcounty.com/riverside/2008/07/nra-the-untold-story-of-gun-co/

MORE ON THE DUMBING DOWN OF AMERICANS

Here is an article that articulates how Americans are allowing our rights to be eroded if not lost. It speaks volumes to the proposition that the public school system is failing our children by not teaching the importance of the Constitution. Click on the title to go to the story.

OBAMA SKIPS CHURCH - IS THIS THE PRECURSOR OF WHAT IS TO COME?

It looks like the President elect feels it's more important to get in that workout than seek Gods wisdom. I am not a huge bible thumper but, I want a reverent, God fearing man in the Oval Office. Click the title to go to the story.