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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>"...<FONT color=#1f497d> 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."</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Calibri><FONT color=#000000>Why is it that when it comes to
disagreement, the first order of business for a progressive is to start off with
a variation on the standard insult (you're stupid) followed by a charge
of insincerity? I would think that using a different tactic at least once
in a while would be helpful if for no other reason that to break up the
monotony.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 face=Calibri>g</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=donaldrose@cpcinternet.com
href="mailto:donaldrose@cpcinternet.com">Rosemary</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:41 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=ringoshirl@moscow.com
href="mailto:ringoshirl@moscow.com">'ringoshirl'</A> ; <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> Re: [Vision2020] Crabtree and the NRA</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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vision2020-bounces@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com] <B>On
Behalf Of </B>ringoshirl<BR><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, October 31, 2010 8:23
AM<BR><B>To:</B> vision2020@moscow.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Vision2020] Crabtree
and the NRA<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><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.
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><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><o:p></o:p></P>
<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Shirley
Ringo</SPAN><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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