Petition to Defund the BATFE to
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and
House Speaker John Boehner
Whereas: Far too many times over the years, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) has ignored real crimes and criminals to focus on victimizing law-abiding gun owners; and
Whereas: Going back several decades, the BATFE has a long history of abuse -- including unnecessary violence against innocent men, women and children; and
Whereas: BATFE harassment of law-abiding gun owners is likely to escalate in the near future as Barack Obama looks to prove to gun-control activist that he is “tough on guns” before the 2012 elections; and
Whereas: Like any federal government entity, the BATFE’s lifeblood is Congressional funding paid for with the tax dollars of hard-working Americans; and
Whereas: As House Speaker, you can help end or dramatically cut funding for the BATFE;
Therefore: As a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I urge you to do everything in your power to defund the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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