Rubio (Florida) lost my support
Mar 31, 2011 16:14:03 GMT -5
Post by Sedition on Mar 31, 2011 16:14:03 GMT -5
Emailed him concerning the Section 215 of the "Patriot Act" and got this piece of crap response...
"Thank you for writing to me to express your concerns regarding the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act, with particular attention to Section 215 of the Act. The PATRIOT Act is a very complex piece of legislation and I appreciate your input on this issue. While we may not see eye-to-eye, I want you to understand why I hold my position.
I appreciate the concerns you have raised regarding your Second Amendment Rights. Your privacy interest with respect to the government's access to your gun purchasing records is an important issue. However, our nation's security is a paramount concern. I understand that the PATRIOT Act is not perfect. Nevertheless, I support this law; it is a necessary tool to keep our country safe during these perilous times. Amending the Act to remove Section 215 would take tools away from law enforcement and would make America more vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve you as your United States Senator. I appreciate you offering your opinion this very complicated issue and I will keep your views in mind. If I can be of any help to you, or if you have any other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me."
So I did...letting him know that if he was willing to sacrifice MY essential freedom for a temporary sense of security, then I would have to support another candidate next election that actually UNDERSTOOD the Constitution.
What a waste of good oxygen our politicians are.
"Thank you for writing to me to express your concerns regarding the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act, with particular attention to Section 215 of the Act. The PATRIOT Act is a very complex piece of legislation and I appreciate your input on this issue. While we may not see eye-to-eye, I want you to understand why I hold my position.
I appreciate the concerns you have raised regarding your Second Amendment Rights. Your privacy interest with respect to the government's access to your gun purchasing records is an important issue. However, our nation's security is a paramount concern. I understand that the PATRIOT Act is not perfect. Nevertheless, I support this law; it is a necessary tool to keep our country safe during these perilous times. Amending the Act to remove Section 215 would take tools away from law enforcement and would make America more vulnerable to a terrorist attack.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve you as your United States Senator. I appreciate you offering your opinion this very complicated issue and I will keep your views in mind. If I can be of any help to you, or if you have any other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me."
So I did...letting him know that if he was willing to sacrifice MY essential freedom for a temporary sense of security, then I would have to support another candidate next election that actually UNDERSTOOD the Constitution.
What a waste of good oxygen our politicians are.