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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>Shirley Ringo has promptly
and graciously responded to my query and for that I thank her. It's
interesting to me that she imagines that a small business person has the
time to attend forums that are scheduled in the middle of work days or spends
time listening to low wattage progressive propaganda radio. She elected to
participate on the vision 20/20 forum and that is where I elected to make my
inquirey. The assertion that my comments make her uncomfortable is
unfortunate but, I believe that any remarks I have made pale in comparison to
those made by </FONT><FONT color=#000000
face=Calibri>her supporters regarding Ike Young and Gresham Bouma. I'm
not entirely sure what I might have posted that she would characterize as
"vitriolic." Granted my acerbic remarks concerning a prompt response to my
question were intemperate and unfounded and for that I apologize. In my meager
defense, the blank e-mail posted after my question led me to believe no further
response was forthcoming. Beyond that any other remarks I made were
simply facts and I stand behind them.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>NRA score of F = Fact, t</FONT><FONT
color=#000000 face=Calibri>he definition of an F grade was theirs not
mine. The explanation for not supporting the recently enacted legislation
related to weapons manufactured in Idaho rings hollow. Nothing in that law had
to do with creating arms that were any less safe than any others and everything
to do with local control of firearms regulation. The willingness to support
Nancy Chaney and her odious gun ban scheme doesn't do much to support the
weak "some of my best friends are NRA" posturing.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>In favor of raising taxes =
Fact</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri><FONT color=#000000>Enthusiastic</FONT><FONT
color=#000000> mouth piece for teaches unions =
Fact</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>Thrall of unions in general =
Fact</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>Did I miss anything?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>As a more sycophantic voice on the
vision put it "If you can't swim, stay out of the pool." </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>On a final note, the last I checked
the word was defined as "<STRONG>rhetoric</STRONG> n. The art or study of using
language effectively and persuasively." Not a disparagement as much as an
aspiration.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>g</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title="mailto:ringoshirl@moscow.com CTRL + Click to follow link"
href="mailto:ringoshirl@moscow.com">ringoshirl</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:22 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A
title="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com CTRL + Click to follow link"
href="mailto:vision2020@moscow.com">vision2020@moscow.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Crabtree and the NRA</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Visionaries:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri>Gary Crabtree has requested a discussion from me
concerning my low rating from the National Rifle Association.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>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.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I am also
uncomfortable with his vitriolic comments towards people with whom he disagrees
politically.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After asking me to
respond, he brands my answer “rhetoric” in advance.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>However, he
has raised an issue about which some of you may be curious, so I will give a
candid response.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN>I have many friends who are sportsmen, belong
to the NRA, and enjoy their publications.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>I think the organization provides a service that people appreciate.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I also think that, at times, their
political action wing has been over the top.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>This is a
powerful lobbying group in the Idaho Legislature.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Many legislators just produce the votes
the NRA requests because of its powerful influence.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>During my service in the Legislature, I
have not always voted according to their wishes.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have listened to constituents who have
contacted me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have contacted
attorneys to determine whether the legislation was deemed necessary by
them.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>After weighing all
information, I vote according to what seems most responsible, and I never take
this lightly.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Gun safety is
very important to me.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In the most
recent session, the majority passed legislation stipulating that firearms
manufactured exclusively in Idaho would be exempt from federal regulations.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I think that is dangerous and
irresponsible.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our Attorney General
said it was likely unconstitutional.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>My vote was one of the few against that legislation.</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>During my
five terms in the legislature, I have not introduced legislation that would
threaten anybody’s second amendment rights.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have none planned.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Nobody enjoys a low rating from a
political action group, and we should always listen to all sides of an issue
before voting.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>But our legislative
decision-making should not be driven by a desire for high ratings. </FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Shirley
Ringo</FONT></P></DIV>
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