Roger Wicker,
Where in the the world did you get the idea that transporting firearms on Amtrak would benefit anyone? I don't see a lot of deer hunters on board.
This will endanger your constituants that are employed by Amtrak and that travel on Amtrak .
When is the last time YOU were on a a train?
I'm beginning to question the way you are trying to make a name for yourself. First with that Vitter bull, now this . Get logical!
If you want to do something to benefit us get the Sunset running on the coast and quit grandstanding.
Allan Thomas
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Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 10:27 AM
Subject: Urgent Action Alert: Tell Your Senators to Oppose the Wicker Amendment
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Sample Message
I urge Senator X to vote against the Wicker amendment to the Fiscal 2010 budget resolution. I understand that the issue of firearms transportation is controversial, but I oppose any effort to micromanage Amtrak through Congressional legislation or mandates.
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To NARP Members, April 2, 2009--
First of all, I would like to say up front that I understand that NARP has a diverse membership that has a wide range of opinions on issues not related to trains, such as firearms. The issue of firearms transportation is controversial and many of our members likely oppose Amtrak's policy of not transporting firearms in checked baggage. However, we as an Association always oppose Congressional micromanagement of Amtrak, and that's what this is. Thank you in advance for taking action on this issue.
Today, Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS)
will offer an amendment to the Fiscal 2010 Budget Resolution that would force Amtrak to restore the transportation of firearms in checked baggage. Amtrak used to transport firearms in checked baggage, but ended this practice as ended after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Please contact your Senators immediately and urge them to oppose the Wicker amendment. This is likely to be voted on today, starting sometime around noon Eastern Daylight Time. As such, phone calls are needed, or e-mails only if you have established a relationship with a Senate staff member.
You can call the Senate switchboard at 202-224-3121, or go to the Senate's website and choose your state from the drop-down menu at the top right to get the direct number to your Senators' offices. A sample message is provided in the left column of this e-mail.
Thank you for taking action on this issue.
David Johnson
Vice President
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