Lamar Alexander's Response. A Bit Better

[lil*pup]

Dear Aaron,

 

Thank you for sharing your feelings regarding the tragic shootings in Newtown, Connecticut.  I was horrified by this attack that left twenty-eight dead.  My thoughts and prayers are for the victims and those who now live with their loss. 

 

As we learn more about the tragedy in Newtown, I think we must look closely at the behavior of isolated young men who develop an obsession with violence.  We should ask the leaders of the entertainment industry whether they would want their children--or those who might harm their children--to watch the increasingly violent video games and movies that they pour into our culture.  This is not the only cause of violence in our society but it is one important cause. Connecticut has strong gun laws. The problem is not with the gun but with the person pulling the trigger.

 

This is a terrible event for our nation and we must find appropriate ways to respond. I’m grateful you’ve shared your reactions with me and will keep them in mind as we move forward.

 

Sincerely,

Lamar

[Rightwinger]

And still didn't say what we need to hear.  Plenty of wiggle room in that airy heartfelt collection of non-specific words.

 

Lamar, Bob, just say NO

[Oh Shoot]

Pat letter everyone is getting:

 

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/57992-response-from-lamar-alexander/

 

And I'll say same thing. Is there anything specific he says he will NOT support? No.

 

- OS

[mikegideon]

Am I the only one that was encouraged by that letter? "The problem is not with the gun". I enjoy a good dose of hysteria as much as the next guy. But, I'm about frazzled with all of this. Y'all read this...

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/us/politics/biden-to-meet-with-gun-advocates-including-nra.html?hp&_r=0

Edited January 11, 2013 by mikegideon

[frankmako]

And still didn't say what we need to hear.  Plenty of wiggle room in that airy heartfelt collection of non-specific words.

 

Lamar, Bob, just say NO

 

 

same letter i got from him this week.  yes, there is "plenty of wiggle room".  for some reason i just don't trust him, corker, and fleischman.  so far corker has not sent anything back.   fleischman responce to me was better.  but it was a form letter too.  what i would like to hear from all three is that they do not suport "any" gun control,,,,but they do not have the back bone to make that statement.