Smittyp83 Posted March 14, 2012 at 08:43 PM Share Posted March 14, 2012 at 08:43 PM Here's an email I just sent off to Rep Keith Farnham (Elgin area).... Dear Congressman, I recently suffered a back injury which, for the time being, has dramatically limited my mobility and my ability to walk at a normal pace. At times, I have to use a cane for support when standing. Until this injury, I felt reasonably comfortable that I would not be looked at as a "soft target" by those who would be inclined to rob or attack someone. I was confident that, if needed, I could at least put up a good fight. However, now things are different. With my slow gait, cane in hand and deliberate movements, I am obviously a target for would-be thugs or thieves. Since you voted "No" on HB-0148, the Family and Personal Protection Act, I would like you to please explain to me how I can defend myself, my wife or my daughters in my current condition. Or, is it your position that I simply submit to those attackers and hope that a police officer happens to be driving by at the exact moment I am being beaten or my wife or daughters are being raped and can thwart such an attack? I would truley like to hear your response. If I get a response, I will post it here (after I get over my shock, of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miztic Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:06 PM Share Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:06 PM I'm looking forward to the response [if any]. well written email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:25 PM Share Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:25 PM I was at the town hall where Farnham was speaking last year. He gave me the impression that he felt carrying a gun is unnecessary because he himself never felt the need to carry one. Some folks at the meeting were supposed to follow up with him, but I'm not sure you can convince him to change his mind. That's the warm fuzzy feeling I got from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:59 PM Share Posted March 14, 2012 at 09:59 PM If I get a response, I will post it here (after I get over my shock, of course!) Great email. Let us know if he responds. But most likely, you'll just go on his "ignore" list, because he cannot come up with any rational response to that email, other than saying "I've changed my mind. You're right!". (As I continue to wait for heck to freeze over.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted March 15, 2012 at 12:28 AM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 12:28 AM You won't get a response. Antis are incapable of answering such straight forward and unself serving questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kirsey Posted March 15, 2012 at 12:31 AM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 12:31 AM Why not go to his office and meet him face to face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomersand Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:40 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:40 PM Mr. Sand, Sorry I did not get a chance to meet with you. Had you made an appointment, we would have had a chance to talk. My challenges with conceal and carry are not typical and those that lobby on your behalf have yet to answer my questions. Also, let me correct you. I do not have a security detail. Thank you for your email. Will Davis here is the response I got from Will Davis after 12 emails. One a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:48 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:48 PM Mr. Sand, Sorry I did not get a chance to meet with you. Had you made an appointment, we would have had a chance to talk. My challenges with conceal and carry are not typical and those that lobby on your behalf have yet to answer my questions. Also, let me correct you. I do not have a security detail. Thank you for your email. Will Davis here is the response I got from Will Davis after 12 emails. One a day.So when is your appointment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakPPI Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:53 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:53 PM What "challenges"??? 49 states have concealed carry, what could possibly be an unanswered challenge or question at this point? Sent from my tactical multicam SCH-I500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomersand Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:54 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:54 PM It was last Wednesday when I was in Springfield, but he was in "committee meetings" He never responded when I called or emailed to schedule a meeting. So in the last email, I asked for an appointment when he is in Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:55 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 02:55 PM It was last Wednesday when I was in Springfield, but he was in "committee meetings" He never responded when I called or emailed to schedule a meeting. So in the last email, I asked for an appointment when he is in Harvey.Ask him to meet you at your nearest range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomersand Posted March 15, 2012 at 03:06 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 03:06 PM Great idea. I will ask him to meet me at Chuck's off Indiana and 144th. He hasn't responded to my last email. I am still waiting to here what these "challenges" are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomersand Posted March 15, 2012 at 03:20 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 03:20 PM I just sent him an email asking if he can meet Saturday at Chuck's at 9am. I will let you know if I hear anything back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxjcherokee Posted March 15, 2012 at 04:07 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 04:07 PM Lol take him shooting, either it will sell him or he will want to ban everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted March 15, 2012 at 04:31 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 04:31 PM Lol take him shooting, either it will sell him or he will want to ban everything!I've always had good results taking someone who never shot before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smittyp83 Posted March 15, 2012 at 08:48 PM Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 08:48 PM Why not go to his office and meet him face to face? Up until about two weeks ago, our offices were in the same building, one floor apart. I've gone in there many times and have even cornered him in the elevator to talk about it. It never seems to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smittyp83 Posted March 15, 2012 at 08:55 PM Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 08:55 PM So I got a response from Rep Farnham's office - it started off with "Thank you for contacting me regarding HB-0148...." I'll bet you can guess where it went from there. Standard canned response letter. In fact, I think I got the same letter when I contacted him about supporting 148 last year. Of course, he didn't answer my question (since it was a form letter) but he did say that he supported keeping FOID info private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanks2mcdonald Posted March 15, 2012 at 09:13 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 09:13 PM So I got a response from Rep Farnham's office - it started off with "Thank you for contacting me regarding HB-0148...." I'll bet you can guess where it went from there. Standard canned response letter. In fact, I think I got the same letter when I contacted him about supporting 148 last year. Of course, he didn't answer my question (since it was a form letter) but he did say that he supported keeping FOID info private. Here is the audio of an interview that WD had on 03/02/12 on WGN radio. Listen to it and hear his rationale for the registration bill is all about. I will reserve comment until later. http://www.wgnradio.com/shows/mikemcconnell/wgnam-mike-mcconnell-interview-will-davis,0,5917064.mp3file Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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