bigdaddy1
Regular Member
I have started an email that I am going to send to my Senator (Republican Tim Carpenter) and Assembly Person (Democrat and anti-gun Peggy Krusick). I havent sent it yet, just wanted to get an idea of what some of you think of it so far.
Dear Senator Carpenter,
I am writing to you regarding my right of self protection, the second amendment of the United States and our own state Constitution. The right to keep and bear arms was so important to our forefathers they chose to make it second only to the right to our freedom of speech. For many years government has been restricting this right more and more, making it nearly impossible for the average citizen to exercise this guaranteed right. It is my understanding that you and other Wisconsin Senate members are contemplating a concealed carry permit system for Wisconsin that would require special licensing and mandatory training. I do not agree with this action as no other right guaranteed by our Constitution requires any type of license or training. Making these requirements degrades this right to a privilege. The right to defend oneself should never become a privilege.
When criminals have greater rights than victims, there is a serious problem. A problem Wisconsin currently has. Wisconsin needs to enact a "castle doctrine" so the citizens of this state can defend themselves from violent criminals and not be penalized for it. The right of self protection is not limited to the household, and neither should our right of defense. I would hope as a representative of the people of Wisconsin it would be your intent to protect your constituents and their rights.
If an honest citizen is legally able to purchase a firearm, that person should have the right and ability to carry that firearm how ever he or she chooses. Whether it be open and holstered or concealed, with out fear of harassment from police. Criminals do not obey the law, and do not concern themeselves with restrictions such as the gun free school zones. An honest citizen should be able to defend themselves where ever that person is.
I look forward to your opinion and suggestions.
Dear Senator Carpenter,
I am writing to you regarding my right of self protection, the second amendment of the United States and our own state Constitution. The right to keep and bear arms was so important to our forefathers they chose to make it second only to the right to our freedom of speech. For many years government has been restricting this right more and more, making it nearly impossible for the average citizen to exercise this guaranteed right. It is my understanding that you and other Wisconsin Senate members are contemplating a concealed carry permit system for Wisconsin that would require special licensing and mandatory training. I do not agree with this action as no other right guaranteed by our Constitution requires any type of license or training. Making these requirements degrades this right to a privilege. The right to defend oneself should never become a privilege.
When criminals have greater rights than victims, there is a serious problem. A problem Wisconsin currently has. Wisconsin needs to enact a "castle doctrine" so the citizens of this state can defend themselves from violent criminals and not be penalized for it. The right of self protection is not limited to the household, and neither should our right of defense. I would hope as a representative of the people of Wisconsin it would be your intent to protect your constituents and their rights.
If an honest citizen is legally able to purchase a firearm, that person should have the right and ability to carry that firearm how ever he or she chooses. Whether it be open and holstered or concealed, with out fear of harassment from police. Criminals do not obey the law, and do not concern themeselves with restrictions such as the gun free school zones. An honest citizen should be able to defend themselves where ever that person is.
I look forward to your opinion and suggestions.
