Once again an initiative that will affect the lives of many honorable citizens is being brought forth and boldly advertised by a few wealthy individuals. Why? As a favor to give more power to those who already have too much? It is certainly not to eliminate crime because it will not stop the unlawful element from obtaining firearms. The only population affected will primarily be the law abiding citizenry.
We feel compelled to write because we cannot stand by and watch another very important vote be “bought” by those who wish to manage every aspect of the lives of the people who purchased a lot of the products that made them rich. The outcome most likely will be determined by the few who are rich and desire control over the rest of us who are not. We have read both Initiatives 591 and 594. I-591 only exists to counter I-594. The cost of putting I-591 forth is obviously supported by those who believe I-594 is unnecessary, will cost money the state does not have, is virtually impossible to enforce, could make criminals out of heretofore law-abiding citizens and finally, will not stop criminals from using firearms to commit crimes.
Having read the initiatives and thought deeply about the reason for I-594, we, among others, are convinced that it is purely a product of a few extremely wealthy individuals or groups that have no idea of the damage the passage of I-594 will have on the law-abiding citizens of Washington. Illegal acquisition and use of firearms is and remains illegal. It is ludicrous to believe that more laws on firearms will stop criminals from acquiring them. Couldn’t their money be put to better use? We can think of a few.
Ron and Nancy Killian
Everett
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