SS> Massachusetts
SS>      Last week the Senate passed S.148, Sen. Jacques' so-called
SS> "assault weapons" ban through Second and Third Readings in the
SS> middle of the night.  The bill now goes to the House with a new
SS> number (Senate 1985) due to the amendment changes.  Not only will
SS> S.1985 ban laser sights, large capacity magazines, and the
SS> inheritance of certain firearms, BUT IT WILL ALSO BAN MOST
SS> SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIREARMS MANUFACTURED AFTER 1899.  S.1985 will
SS> also create "gun courts", create gun storage requirements and
SS> negligence statutes.
SS>      Make no mistake!  This is no longer a bill which would
SS> outlaw a list of firearms because they look threatening.  This is
SS> an attack against all firearms owners in Massachusetts.  
SS>      Your voice is important now more than ever!  Let your
SS> Representative know that banning guns is not the way to stop
SS> crime.  Call, fax and E-mail your representative today and urge
SS> them to oppose S.1985 and tell them that this package is too
SS> broad based and would make criminals out of ordinary citizens. 
    It's obvious that the Massachusetts legislature isn't "cracking down on 
crime": it just killed the death-penalty bill.
    Mention _that_ to your legislator!
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