Sign The Petition To Stop The US From Signing The Arms Trade Treaty!

**Falcon** · July 18, 2012, 14:18

From Dickmorris.com...

Dear Friend,

On July 27th, the nations of the world are scheduled to meet in New York to sign a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Disguised as a way to prevent the proliferation of small arms throughout the world, it is, in fact, a backdoor way to legislate gun control in the United States and effectively repeal our Second Amendment.

The ATT will set up a global body, which will require all nations to regulate firearms so that they can prevent their exportation to other countries. Inevitably, this will require countries to inventory the guns in private hands and to register them. A gun ban is not far away.

The ATT, under the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution, would have the power of a constitutional amendment and would, effectively, repeal the Second Amendment guaranteeing us the right to bear arms. We must fight to stop the US from signing the treaty and, if we fail, block Senate ratification.

Please sign the petition below and include your name and address so we can send it to your Congressman and Senators. We'll add your email address to our Alerts list so we can keep you posted on progress and next steps.

Thanks very much.

Dick Morris

Sign the Petition Here

oleblu72 · July 19, 2012, 11:19

I just sent my 2 cents and then some I said they could keep the change so I might receive some guests some time.

Mark

moonbat60 · July 19, 2012, 21:52

Thanks, Falcon !

I hope that all gun loving folks on here signed the petition.

Pete

DK · July 20, 2012, 08:13

I've signed, my wife's signed, my parents have signed and my senators are on record against it. If you haven't signed AND contacted your senators, please do so! The deadline draweth nigh...

DK

**Cava3r4** · July 21, 2012, 10:12

contact my senator??

McCain...!
hell, he's FOR this crap.

I wonder why everyone keeps voting his a%% back in!

oleblu72 · July 21, 2012, 21:11

This stuff that just happened out in Colorado isn't gonna help matters any.

Mark

ALL FAL · July 22, 2012, 00:38

I have contacted my congressman and senators all over the west coast and just signed this petition, Thanks Falcon.

oleblu72 · July 24, 2012, 22:43

Bump it up.

Mark

emcroy · July 25, 2012, 05:39

OK, I'm in

WarriorPoet · July 25, 2012, 08:46

Done.

-WP

moonbat60 · July 25, 2012, 11:01

Wow, we're over 400k.

Impressive..............

Pete

kwthor · July 25, 2012, 11:26

Done!

oleblu72 · July 25, 2012, 12:12

My Senator Sherrod Brown who is a Democrat sent me a e-mail in responce to this petition and assured me this treaty wi;ll not take our guns from us. Yeah right anyone ever know of a polititian that told the truth.

Mark

james robert · July 25, 2012, 17:55

I got mine in, I don't think it will make any difference with Senator Boozman as I think he will do the right thing but the other two I'm not sure about. I had to sign on when I seen it was Dick Morris hosting the site.

Thank you.

James

357ross · July 25, 2012, 18:24

Does anyone here or at dickmorris.com honestly believe 400 million signatures on a petition will even slow these pukes down from doing whatever the hell they want? Especially if they can enforce it without the senate taking a vote? Time for a reality check.

**John Crusher** · July 25, 2012, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by 357ross

Does anyone here or at dickmorris.com honestly believe 400 million signatures on a petition will even slow these pukes down from doing whatever the hell they want? Especially if they can enforce it without the senate taking a vote? Time for a reality check.

I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.
If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

357ross · July 25, 2012, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Crusher

I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.
If you aren't part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

Your point is well taken, and I don't suggest going down without a fight. It's easy to be cynical right now, given the track record of th dc crowd. I did sign the petition.

catmguy445 · July 25, 2012, 22:58

Petition signed and e-mail sent to U.S. Rep. and both Senators.

**Falcon** · July 26, 2012, 20:14

Well... here's one of my Senator's responses:

Dear Mr. Falcon:

Thank you for sharing your opposition to the United Nations (UN) Arms Trade Treaty, commonly known as the Small Arms Treaty.

The transfer of conventional arms is a crucial national security concern for the United States. In 2008 alone, the U.S. was responsible for over two-thirds of the $55.2 billion in international arms transfer deals. The proposed Small Arms Treaty would set international standards for the export, import, and transfer of conventional weapons, or small arms, in addition to strengthening current regulations.

The U.S. Department of State reversed the U.S. position on the Small Arms Treaty in October 2009, which overturned the position of former President George W. Bush. In 2006, under the leadership of President Bush, the United States was the only nation that opposed a resolution calling for the creation of an international treaty on the sale of small arms and to continue talks. The Bush administration argued that national controls are more effective.

In reversing the Bush era opposition to consideration of a Small Arms Treaty, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton announced that the United States would participate in negotiations, “as long as the conference operates under the rule of consensus decision-making needed to ensure that all countries can be held to standards that will actually improve the global situation by denying arms to those who would abuse them.” Under the rule of “consensus decision-making,” the U.S. is ensuring that decisions on the treaty are unanimous, allowing member countries to veto agreements. Secretary Clinton argues that consensus agreements will close many of the potential loopholes in the treaty that could be exploited by irresponsible arms agreements.

While I understand your concerns about U.S. participation in negotiations regarding the Small Arms Treaty, U.S. membership and participation in the United Nations and other international organizations is entirely voluntary. The United States is in no way obligated by provisions of international treaties or agreements unless they have been ratified by the U.S. Senate, an act requiring that at least two-thirds of the Senate vote in favor of ratification. As a result, the U.N. possesses no authority to supersede our Constitution or compel our government to take actions contrary to our own interests.

I will keep your views in mind should the Arms Trade Treaty be brought before the Senate for consideration.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch.

Sincerely,
Richard J. Durbin
United States Senator

Dayuum, I hate this &#%$@*^% state

raexcct2 · July 26, 2012, 23:48

The problem is that Durbin supports this treaty and gun control. The best thing I ever did was to leave Illinois.

oddcarl · July 27, 2012, 10:50

Signed, I may actually write and call my representatives as well. I can't remember where I heard it or if it's true, but I was told that every person that calls or writes represents 500 people who don't, but feel the same way.

oleblu72 · July 29, 2012, 10:36

Well according to Dick Morris the treaty was not signed and for now all is clear this time around but you know they will try it again.

Mark

**308bolt** · July 29, 2012, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by raexcct2

The problem is that Durbin supports this treaty and gun control. The best thing I ever did was to leave Illinois.

Ditto, amen.

July 18, 2012, 14:18	#1
Falcon FAL Cognoscenti Contributor FALaholic #: 2049 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,779	Sign The Petition To Stop The US From Signing The Arms Trade Treaty! From Dickmorris.com... Dear Friend, On July 27th, the nations of the world are scheduled to meet in New York to sign a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Disguised as a way to prevent the proliferation of small arms throughout the world, it is, in fact, a backdoor way to legislate gun control in the United States and effectively repeal our Second Amendment. The ATT will set up a global body, which will require all nations to regulate firearms so that they can prevent their exportation to other countries. Inevitably, this will require countries to inventory the guns in private hands and to register them. A gun ban is not far away. The ATT, under the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution, would have the power of a constitutional amendment and would, effectively, repeal the Second Amendment guaranteeing us the right to bear arms. We must fight to stop the US from signing the treaty and, if we fail, block Senate ratification. Please sign the petition below and include your name and address so we can send it to your Congressman and Senators. We'll add your email address to our Alerts list so we can keep you posted on progress and next steps. Thanks very much. Dick Morris Sign the Petition Here __________________ Nicht Amboss Sondern Hammer

July 20, 2012, 08:13	#4
DK Cereal Killer Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 134 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Piney Woods of Middle GA Posts: 2,516	I've signed, my wife's signed, my parents have signed and my senators are on record against it. If you haven't signed AND contacted your senators, please do so! The deadline draweth nigh... DK __________________ Historically Freedom is bought with steel, not gold... "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." Margaret Thatcher

July 22, 2012, 00:38	#7
ALL FAL Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 24447 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,250	I have contacted my congressman and senators all over the west coast and just signed this petition, Thanks Falcon. __________________ The Future is ALWAYS Open!! An ARMED society is a POLITE society.

July 25, 2012, 05:39	#9
emcroy Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 33420 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,016	OK, I'm in __________________ "It's not that we're that good, it's just that everyone else sucks"

July 25, 2012, 08:46	#10
WarriorPoet Registered FALaholic #: 10664 Join Date: May 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,586	Done. -WP __________________ The sword that destroys evil is the life-giving sword. - Samurai proverb

July 19, 2012, 11:19	#2
oleblu72 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29908 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: fowler oh. Posts: 317	I just sent my 2 cents and then some I said they could keep the change so I might receive some guests some time. Mark

July 19, 2012, 21:52	#3
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,245	Thanks, Falcon ! I hope that all gun loving folks on here signed the petition. Pete

July 21, 2012, 10:12	#5
Cava3r4 Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 6560 Join Date: May 2002 Location: AZ...originally from St. Paul, MN Posts: 4,332	contact my senator?? McCain...! hell, he's FOR this crap. I wonder why everyone keeps voting his a%% back in!

July 21, 2012, 21:11	#6
oleblu72 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29908 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: fowler oh. Posts: 317	This stuff that just happened out in Colorado isn't gonna help matters any. Mark

July 24, 2012, 22:43	#8
oleblu72 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29908 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: fowler oh. Posts: 317	Bump it up. Mark

July 25, 2012, 11:01	#11
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,245	Wow, we're over 400k. Impressive.............. Pete

July 25, 2012, 11:26	#12
kwthor Registered FALaholic #: 49571 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NW, OR Posts: 424	Done! __________________ "Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it." --Thomas Paine, The Crisis, no. 4, 1777

July 25, 2012, 12:12	#13
oleblu72 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29908 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: fowler oh. Posts: 317	My Senator Sherrod Brown who is a Democrat sent me a e-mail in responce to this petition and assured me this treaty wi;ll not take our guns from us. Yeah right anyone ever know of a polititian that told the truth. Mark

July 25, 2012, 17:55	#14
james robert Registered FALaholic #: 64657 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Smith AR Posts: 209	I got mine in, I don't think it will make any difference with Senator Boozman as I think he will do the right thing but the other two I'm not sure about. I had to sign on when I seen it was Dick Morris hosting the site. Thank you. James __________________ launch omnes viperarum!

July 25, 2012, 18:24	#15
357ross Registered FALaholic #: 47543 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,713	Does anyone here or at dickmorris.com honestly believe 400 million signatures on a petition will even slow these pukes down from doing whatever the hell they want? Especially if they can enforce it without the senate taking a vote? Time for a reality check.

July 25, 2012, 22:58	#18
catmguy445 Registered FALaholic #: 50311 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,212	Petition signed and e-mail sent to U.S. Rep. and both Senators. __________________ Zeke the CATM guy (MSGT, USAF, ret.) "The only easy day was yesterday" - US NAVY SEALs

July 26, 2012, 20:14	#19
Falcon FAL Cognoscenti Contributor FALaholic #: 2049 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,779	Well... here's one of my Senator's responses: Dear Mr. Falcon: Thank you for sharing your opposition to the United Nations (UN) Arms Trade Treaty, commonly known as the Small Arms Treaty. The transfer of conventional arms is a crucial national security concern for the United States. In 2008 alone, the U.S. was responsible for over two-thirds of the $55.2 billion in international arms transfer deals. The proposed Small Arms Treaty would set international standards for the export, import, and transfer of conventional weapons, or small arms, in addition to strengthening current regulations. The U.S. Department of State reversed the U.S. position on the Small Arms Treaty in October 2009, which overturned the position of former President George W. Bush. In 2006, under the leadership of President Bush, the United States was the only nation that opposed a resolution calling for the creation of an international treaty on the sale of small arms and to continue talks. The Bush administration argued that national controls are more effective. In reversing the Bush era opposition to consideration of a Small Arms Treaty, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton announced that the United States would participate in negotiations, “as long as the conference operates under the rule of consensus decision-making needed to ensure that all countries can be held to standards that will actually improve the global situation by denying arms to those who would abuse them.” Under the rule of “consensus decision-making,” the U.S. is ensuring that decisions on the treaty are unanimous, allowing member countries to veto agreements. Secretary Clinton argues that consensus agreements will close many of the potential loopholes in the treaty that could be exploited by irresponsible arms agreements. While I understand your concerns about U.S. participation in negotiations regarding the Small Arms Treaty, U.S. membership and participation in the United Nations and other international organizations is entirely voluntary. The United States is in no way obligated by provisions of international treaties or agreements unless they have been ratified by the U.S. Senate, an act requiring that at least two-thirds of the Senate vote in favor of ratification. As a result, the U.N. possesses no authority to supersede our Constitution or compel our government to take actions contrary to our own interests. I will keep your views in mind should the Arms Trade Treaty be brought before the Senate for consideration. Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch. Sincerely, Richard J. Durbin United States Senator Dayuum, I hate this &#%$@*^% state __________________ Nicht Amboss Sondern Hammer

July 26, 2012, 23:48	#20
raexcct2 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2784 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: UTAH Posts: 1,549	The problem is that Durbin supports this treaty and gun control. The best thing I ever did was to leave Illinois. __________________

July 27, 2012, 10:50	#21
oddcarl Registered FALaholic #: 64180 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 512	Signed, I may actually write and call my representatives as well. I can't remember where I heard it or if it's true, but I was told that every person that calls or writes represents 500 people who don't, but feel the same way.

July 29, 2012, 10:36	#22
oleblu72 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 29908 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: fowler oh. Posts: 317	Well according to Dick Morris the treaty was not signed and for now all is clear this time around but you know they will try it again. Mark

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