sleepercaprice1 Posted March 15, 2012 at 10:42 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 10:42 PM Below is the email I sent today to my representative, Jim Durkin. If he responds, I will post his reply. Dear Representative Durkin, I’m writing to find out if you plan to support the current Family and Personal Protection Act, HB 5745. I’m aware that you were a “NO” to similar legislation, HB 0148 last year. I wrote to you and expressed my feelings about your concerns with mentally unbalanced individuals obtaining and carrying firearms due to this legislation. As we all know, criminals already are carrying firearms on a daily basis on Illinois streets. Fear of being charged with a firearm violation doesn’t seem to deter those who are prepared to engage in much more serious crimes. To deny law abiding citizens the means to effectively protect themselves and their families is truly an injustice. To deny me my right to protect myself because someone else might misuse a weapon is no different than denying me a drivers license because someone else might be a drunk driver. I urge you to do some soul-searching and decide if you can deny your constituents this basic human right with good conscience. Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM Below is the email I sent today to my representative, Jim Durkin. If he responds, I will post his reply. Dear Representative Durkin, I’m writing to find out if you plan to support the current Family and Personal Protection Act, HB 5745. I’m aware that you were a “NO” to similar legislation, HB 0148 last year. I wrote to you and expressed my feelings about your concerns with mentally unbalanced individuals obtaining and carrying firearms due to this legislation. As we all know, criminals already are carrying firearms on a daily basis on Illinois streets. Fear of being charged with a firearm violation doesn’t seem to deter those who are prepared to engage in much more serious crimes. To deny law abiding citizens the means to effectively protect themselves and their families is truly an injustice. To deny me my right to protect myself because someone else might misuse a weapon is no different than denying me a drivers license because someone else might be a drunk driver. I urge you to do some soul-searching and decide if you can deny your constituents this basic human right with good conscience. Thank you,VERY WELL WRITTEN! I don't know if that will change Durkin's mind, but some of the fence-sitters might be swayed by that kind of logic. Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted March 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 11:14 PM Nice. I wish more gun owners were active and engaged like you are Sleeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted March 15, 2012 at 11:39 PM Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 at 11:39 PM Nice. I wish more gun owners were active and engaged like you are Sleeper. Thanks for the kind words. I wish I was half as articulate as you, GF. I'm surprised that more gun owners can't grasp the concept that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFC Stu Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:08 AM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:08 AM Nice. I wish more gun owners were active and engaged like you are Sleeper. Thanks for the kind words. I wish I was half as articulate as you, GF. I'm surprised that more gun owners can't grasp the concept that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". I agree! If just half the gun owners in Illinois would pull their head out and join the ISRA or write a few letters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0untZer0 Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:53 AM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:53 AM I don't write directly to my rep anymore I write his assistant and I say: I'd like to ask for Mike's help in opposing HBnnnn, HBnnnn, and HBnnnn, and I'd like to ask him to support HBnnnn. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmHand357 Posted March 16, 2012 at 05:25 AM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 05:25 AM Sleeper, very nicely put. I hadn't thought about and especially liked the driver's license analogy. If you don't mind, I'd like to copy this into my archive of contents that I too periodically put in letters, emails, and use as talking points with key reps. Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cec Posted March 16, 2012 at 11:09 AM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 11:09 AM Below is the email I sent today to my representative, Jim Durkin. If he responds, I will post his reply. Dear Representative Durkin, I’m writing to find out if you plan to support the current Family and Personal Protection Act, HB 5745. I’m aware that you were a “NO” to similar legislation, HB 0148 last year. I wrote to you and expressed my feelings about your concerns with mentally unbalanced individuals obtaining and carrying firearms due to this legislation. As we all know, criminals already are carrying firearms on a daily basis on Illinois streets. Fear of being charged with a firearm violation doesn’t seem to deter those who are prepared to engage in much more serious crimes. To deny law abiding citizens the means to effectively protect themselves and their families is truly an injustice. To deny me my right to protect myself because someone else might misuse a weapon is no different than denying me a drivers license because someone else might be a drunk driver. I urge you to do some soul-searching and decide if you can deny your constituents this basic human right with good conscience. Thank you, Great Letter. Mind if I copy it for others to post as well? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted March 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM Nice. I wish more gun owners were active and engaged like you are Sleeper. Thanks for the kind words. I wish I was half as articulate as you, GF. I'm surprised that more gun owners can't grasp the concept that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". Articulate? I was thinking of sending the link below to Ms. Madigan ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt555gs Posted March 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 12:12 PM I posted this on Rahm's Facebook page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0B_UZNtEk4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrzos Posted March 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM Howdy, Sleeper-just sent 2 emails to Representative Riley( Voted No on HB148), 1 from me & the Mrs. Valinda said to include the wives to make the statement more positive. I'll be on days next Tuesday, Stop in the WCR for coffee, next week, if you're in Chicago. jkrzos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwing Posted March 16, 2012 at 01:50 PM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 01:50 PM Good email. We have to keep up incessant pressure on the antis. Maybe one day they will realize what the 2a means. And Durkin doesn’t even have the excuse that he’s just doing Madigan’s bidding (like the Chicago Dems who bow and scrape to his every whim). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylok Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:04 PM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 03:04 PM Great letter and good analagy. I'm thankful that I have a rep and senator who I don't have to write to because they argue for the 2A better than I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smittyp83 Posted March 16, 2012 at 04:41 PM Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 04:41 PM Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted March 16, 2012 at 05:11 PM Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 at 05:11 PM Nice. I wish more gun owners were active and engaged like you are Sleeper. Thanks for the kind words. I wish I was half as articulate as you, GF. I'm surprised that more gun owners can't grasp the concept that "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". Articulate? I was thinking of sending the link below to Ms. Madigan ... I think Kentucky is having an effect. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilannoyed Posted March 17, 2012 at 01:49 AM Share Posted March 17, 2012 at 01:49 AM I'm also waiting to hear back from Durkin (again). Hopefully the fact that he is picking up more of Will County will cause him to reconsider his stance on concealed carry. His secretary up here in the suburbs, Mary, has always been really pleasant to talk to, but it's tough to gauge from her if he is reconsidering his position. I try to call every few weeks and hope that it helps. I thought your letter was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:12 PM Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:12 PM I received a reply from Rep. Durkin today as follows: Bill- I will give this bill further consideration and I have agreed to meet with the ISRA to talk this through. Jim Durkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieut89 Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:18 PM Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:18 PM I received a reply from Rep. Durkin today as follows: Bill- I will give this bill further consideration and I have agreed to meet with the ISRA to talk this through. Jim Durkin I guess that is better than no reply or even worse, the typical anti reply. Maybe he is seeing the writing on the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:54 PM Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 09:54 PM Don't forget Laura Reigle is running against him and is pretty solidly pro Right to Carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM I think Kentucky is having an effect. LOL Oh yes ... in fact, I've been making friends in the Appalachian region. This guy's story makes me a believer in Bigfoot! No response is necessary ... I should not hijack this really good thread anymore than I've already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:05 PM I received a reply from Rep. Durkin today as follows: Bill- I will give this bill further consideration and I have agreed to meet with the ISRA to talk this through. Jim DurkinIt sounds like maybe the pressure is getting home to him, but really, I read his response as "Bill- I will give my decision to continue to deny you your rights as guaranteed in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution some further consideration". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepercaprice1 Posted March 19, 2012 at 11:03 PM Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 at 11:03 PM I agree that the response was about as non-commital as it could possibly be short of saying he is opposed to concealed carry. I did thank him for being open minded and asked again that he consider the fact that criminals are carrying deadly weapons every day while his law abiding constituents remain defenseless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdump Posted March 20, 2012 at 04:15 PM Share Posted March 20, 2012 at 04:15 PM I received a reply from Rep. Durkin today as follows: Bill- I will give this bill further consideration and I have agreed to meet with the ISRA to talk this through. Jim DurkinIt sounds like maybe the pressure is getting home to him, but really, I read his response as "Bill- I will give my decision to continue to deny you your rights as guaranteed in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution some further consideration". Nail, meet hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxjcherokee Posted March 20, 2012 at 04:45 PM Share Posted March 20, 2012 at 04:45 PM I received a reply from Rep. Durkin today as follows: Bill- I will give this bill further consideration and I have agreed to meet with the ISRA to talk this through. Jim DurkinIt sounds like maybe the pressure is getting home to him, but really, I read his response as "Bill- I will give my decision to continue to deny you your rights as guaranteed in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution some further consideration". Nail, meet hammer.Never know the ISRA might be it into him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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