Just sent this to my Rep.
Honorable Representative Northup,
I would like an explanation as to why you voted against H.AMDT.905 (A037) Amends: H.R.4690
Sponsor: Rep Hostettler, John N. (offered 6/26/2000)
AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
An amendment numbered 23 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section which provides that no funds in the bill may be used to enforce, implement, or administer the provisions of the settlement document dated March 17, 2000, between Smith and Wesson and the Department of the Treasury.
Needless to say, I was shocked and felt let-down. Because in numerous replies to my letters you stated "The agreement struck by the Administration and Smith and Wesson undercuts both our legislative and judicial process and sets a dangerous precedent that consumers or the government could use against any legal commercial good." And "Further, promoting a partisan vote on this issue during consideration of appropriations bills (which fund the entire operation of federal government programs) could lead to extreme difficulties for their passage in the House."
The fact is that ALL of the Representatives from Kentucky that were present, even the ONLY Democrat, voted for this Amendment. Therefore the "disclaimer" in the prior quote is invalid.
Therefore, I need a really good reason as to why you voted "Nay", and why I should vote "Yea" for you come November. Reasons other than avoiding "Partisan" politics, and "but look at what I have supported".
Sincerely yours,
I found out the best way to get a "real" response is to put some type of emotion in your reply, hence "Needless to say, I was shock and felt let-down". If it works for the liberals, why not.
She always responds. So I'll let you know what she has to say for herself.
Sgt.K