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Oh and a quick search says it was Sinclair Lewis in 1935<br>
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Dave<br>
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On 10/31/2010 12:56 PM, keely emerinemix wrote:
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writes:<br>
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"Of course, I'm suspicious of any civilian group that wraps the flag
around their agenda."<br>
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I'm afraid I don't know who first said this, but I agree, and it's
highly relevant this election season:<br>
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"When fascism comes to the United States, it will be wrapped in the
flag and carrying a cross."<br>
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<hr id="stopSpelling">From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:donaldrose@cpcinternet.com">donaldrose@cpcinternet.com</a><br>
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ringoshirl@moscow.com">ringoshirl@moscow.com</a>; <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</a><br>
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:41:31 -0700<br>
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Crabtree and the NRA<br>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thank
you Shirley for a thoughtful response to Gary’s
question. Many of my family members enjoy hunting and own guns. From
my perspective, however, an “F” rating from the NRA is a
badge of honor. Ranting about 2<sup>nd</sup> amendment rights by louts
who would be unable to discuss (intelligently) any other constitutional
issue
rings more than a little hollow to me. Of course, I’m suspicious of
any civilian group that wraps the flag around their agenda.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Rosemary</span></p>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com">vision2020-bounces@moscow.com</a> [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com">mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com</a>] <b>On
Behalf
Of </b>ringoshirl<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:23 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Vision2020] Crabtree and the NRA</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span
style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Visionaries:</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Gary
Crabtree has requested a discussion from me concerning my low rating
from the
National Rifle Association. It’s interesting to me that Mr.
Crabtree did not attend any of the forums, nor take the time to submit
a
question during the KRFP interview. I am also uncomfortable with his
vitriolic comments towards people with whom he disagrees politically.
After asking me to respond, he brands my answer “rhetoric” in
advance.</span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">However,
he has raised an issue about which some of you may be curious, so I
will give a
candid response. </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">I
have many friends who are sportsmen, belong to the NRA, and enjoy their
publications. I think the organization provides a service that people
appreciate. I also think that, at times, their political action wing
has
been over the top. </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">This
is a powerful lobbying group in the Idaho Legislature. Many
legislators
just produce the votes the NRA requests because of its powerful
influence. During my service in the Legislature, I have not always
voted
according to their wishes. I have listened to constituents who have
contacted me. I have contacted attorneys to determine whether the
legislation was deemed necessary by them. After weighing all
information,
I vote according to what seems most responsible, and I never take this
lightly.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Gun
safety is very important to me. In the most recent session, the
majority
passed legislation stipulating that firearms manufactured exclusively
in Idaho
would be exempt from federal regulations. I think that is dangerous
and
irresponsible. Our Attorney General said it was likely
unconstitutional. My vote was one of the few against that legislation.</span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">During
my five terms in the legislature, I have not introduced legislation
that would
threaten anybody’s second amendment rights. I have none
planned. Nobody enjoys a low rating from a political action group, and
we
should always listen to all sides of an issue before voting. But our
legislative decision-making should not be driven by a desire for high
ratings. </span></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;"><span
style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Shirley
Ringo</span></p>
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