Honorable Joel Hefley
2230 Rayburn
Washington, D.C. 20515
16 December 1999
Mr. Hefley:
President Clinton is once again attempting to subvert the legislative process by threatening to sign an Executive Order mandating gun control. Never mind separation of powers or any of that Constitutional blather; His Billness is bound and determined to force his will on us. Quote: "We're not going to rely on Congress. We're going to find other avenues," White House spokesman Joe Lockhart said. "It's our overall sense that [gun control] is something the American public is demanding."
We cannot allow this to happen. If this EO is issued and left unchallenged, it has the potential to start a shooting war against a government in rebellion against the people. Understand that I’m not advocating or threatening such action, but we gun owners have been pushed to the wall. How much more can we take before we push back?
As you know, Congress has 30 days after the issuance of an EO to accept or reject it. I implore you, Mr. Hefley, in the name of the United States, in the name of the Constitution, and in the name of Freedom, don’t allow this would-be dictator to foist his ill will on us. If this EO is issued, reject it and call Mr. Clinton on the carpet for his attempted end-run around the law.
Sincerely,
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"The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it."
-- John Hay, 1872
2230 Rayburn
Washington, D.C. 20515
16 December 1999
Mr. Hefley:
President Clinton is once again attempting to subvert the legislative process by threatening to sign an Executive Order mandating gun control. Never mind separation of powers or any of that Constitutional blather; His Billness is bound and determined to force his will on us. Quote: "We're not going to rely on Congress. We're going to find other avenues," White House spokesman Joe Lockhart said. "It's our overall sense that [gun control] is something the American public is demanding."
We cannot allow this to happen. If this EO is issued and left unchallenged, it has the potential to start a shooting war against a government in rebellion against the people. Understand that I’m not advocating or threatening such action, but we gun owners have been pushed to the wall. How much more can we take before we push back?
As you know, Congress has 30 days after the issuance of an EO to accept or reject it. I implore you, Mr. Hefley, in the name of the United States, in the name of the Constitution, and in the name of Freedom, don’t allow this would-be dictator to foist his ill will on us. If this EO is issued, reject it and call Mr. Clinton on the carpet for his attempted end-run around the law.
Sincerely,
...
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"The evils of tyranny are rarely seen but by him who resists it."
-- John Hay, 1872