I'm sharing this because, well, no matter how many times I see, I still can't believe (my girlfriend just rolls her eyes when I mention it) that these politicians are so duplicitous. I asked Hirono to support the removal of suppressors from the NFA and if she is supporting the legislation, or not. Did she answer the question? Of course not! JFC! Of course did she have a shred of integrity or honesty she would have written "Hell no! Not only should you not have a suppressor (thank goodness Hawaii is one of the few states outlawing them!) but you shouldn't have any firearms either!". But, I'm sure, she'll tell you she "supports the Second Amendment, but...".  

May 3, 2017

Dear [punaperson],

Thank you for contacting me regarding S. 59, the Hearing Protection Act of 2017. I appreciate hearing from you about this legislation. [No you dont'!]

Under the National Firearms Act, gun silencers are regulated under a federal registry with a buy or trade fee of $200. On January 9, 2017, Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced S. 59, the Hearing Protection Act of 2017, that would eliminate the $200 transfer fee and treat the purchase of a gun silencer similar to that of a rifle. At this time, the bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. [I already know all that you idiot, I didn't ask what the bill was, I asked if you were supporting or not, and if not why not!]

Please be assured that I will keep your views in mind should the full Senate consider S. 59 or similar legislation in the 115th Congress. [So to you "utterly and totally disregard" means the same as "keep your views in mind"?]

Again, thank you for contacting me. If you would like to stay in touch with me on this or other issues of importance to you, please visit my website at: http://www.hirono.senate.gov. Please do not hesitate to contact me again in the future if I may be of assistance to you in any way. [As if there is any possibility that you would ever be of "assistance" to me! The only "assistance" you could be of to me would be to resign.]

Aloha,

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Mazie K. Hirono
United States Senator

Mazie Hirono on the Senate Judiciary Committee is like an overweight, expensive seat warmer. 

At least her response had some detail to it (naming bill), and not Schatz generic response that everyone gets.

They should pass a law when asked a question about a bill or proposed bill, they have to answer yes, no, or idk yet followed by a specific reason for that answer.

They should pass a law when asked a question about a bill or proposed bill, they have to answer yes, no, or idk yet followed by a specific reason for that answer.

You'd think just plain integrity and honesty would have that result... I guess it would, but that's not what we're dealing with here.

The unaccountable and deceitful passing a law to end unaccountability and deceitfulness?  Well... maybe if it applied to others... but to themselves? NEVER.