[Dialogue] response from Senator Frist re assault weapons

[David Jago]

You could also try

"Terrorism is a controversial issue...."

Of course the existing laws supposedly against terrorism in both Australia
and the US are so draconian that maybe the Senator wouldn't feel the same
way.

Regards

David Jago
Brisbane, Queensland


On 10/09/2004 05:25, "Darrell Walker" <moonine at vfr.net> wrote:

> 
> In response to Colleen Smith's comments and letter from a senator about not
> renewing the ban on assault weapons, I rewrote the letter, using the same
> logic as the senator's, only changing the subject to drugs rather than guns
> and doing some editing.  I wonder if the senator would accept the logic in
> the arena of drug control?
>     Darrell Walker --  Lincoln, California
> 
>> "Dear Friend:
>> 
> Drug use is a controversial issue.  People acting in good faith will very
> often disagree on the most effective way to address drug usage while
> recognizing the rights of law abiding citizens, and I respect the diversity
> of views on this important matter.
> 
> I have long believed that further federal regulation of drugs is not the
> best answer to preventing drug use. Our enemy is the drug user, not the
> drugs or distributors.  A person intent on using drugs will not be stopped
> by more drug control laws.  Instead, Congress and the States should work to
> ensure that laws against drug use be vigorously prosecuted.  Through this
> common sense approach, we can continue to reduce drug use across the nation
> and protect the rights of law-abiding citizens.
> 
> Again, thank you for contacting me.  As the Senate continues to face many
> complex and challenging issues, I hope you will continue to give me the
> benefit of your thoughts and advice.
> 
> 
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