CPT Asshole

Gun/Taser ban a violation of oath of office

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
901 Mission St
San Francisco, Ca 94103

Dear Editor:

Why is it that an elected official who takes an oath to protect the state and federal constitutions, is allowed to support legislation that would support enemies of America, and weaken the American citizens' ability to defend themselves? What is it called when a U.S. citizen provides support to enemies of America? Whatever you call it, that's what anyone who supports anything that weakens the American citizen's ability to protect themselves from terrorists, out of control governments, and common criminals, is guilty of. At the very least, they are guilty of violating their oath of office. The local District Attorney should file charges against such people, and if the local DA won't do it, then maybe the state or federal government needs to bring charges against the local DA as well.

Yes, I'm referring to the possibility of banning civilians from purchasing or possessing Tasers, as well as handguns in SF. Anyone who has seen the success achieved by MADD in their war against drunk drivers should understand that their success was achieved without any restrictions on purchasing or owning vehicles. They have reduced drunk driving, and related deaths and injuries, by strict enforcement and harsh punishment, but they never prevented law abiding people from buying, possessing, or using vehicles. If people want to reduce deaths and injuries from guns, they should use the same methods. Strict enforcement of existing laws, and imposition of harsh punishment for the illegal use of firearms will work, if the example provided by MADD is followed.

These officials want, and need your votes, if you agree with this, let them know it. Otherwise, they'll continue taking advantage of their constituents' ignorance on this issue, and run right over those of us who object. Just because courts have allowed government to infringe on individuals' constitutional right to keep and bear arms in the past, doesn't mean it was the right thing to do, or that they should continue doing it.

Ahoy from the Captain.

posted by cpt asshole @ 12:07 PM