Nick Micozzie - My State Representative

I just received a newsletter via my e mail from my state rep, Nick Micozzie. I just wanted to also set the record straight in regard to those who question his sincerity. Although I do not personally know Mr. Micozzie I have both followed his political career and have voted for him every time without fail. This guy does care about the people in his district. It is well known that if you have a problem that needs to be addressed Nick will help you out in any way he can. (Regardless of what party your affiliated with.) So with that I give you Mr. Micozzie's Newsletter. Let's set the record straight. The Democrats are making false claims to distort my voting record. They are saying that my colleagues and I voted against a bill to increase the penalties for theft of firearms. That's a lie. House Bill 1025 would impose felony penalties for: · Theft of a rifle or shotgun, and · Receipt of a stolen firearm by individuals not previously involved in criminal enterprises. Quite simply, this bill will reduce firearms violence by putting criminals in jail for gun theft. These penalties include up to seven years in jail and a fine of up to $15,000. These increased penalties (felony level) for gun theft were approved and sent to the Senate for consideration. Just for the record, I nor any of my colleagues were "instructed" by the NRA. In fact, they weren't even involved, not that it would have changed my vote. Either House Democrats need to check their facts or they just don't care about firing off such gross misrepresentations of my voting record. This legislation is in the best interest of law-abiding Pennsylvanians. It will help keep our families safe from crime and violence. I voted in favor of it. Period. http://www.repmicozzie.com District Address, Phone Numbers Harrisburg Office - 105 Ryan Office Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Phone: 717-783-8808 Fax: 717-783-0688 District Office - 6 South Springfield Road, Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Phone: 610-259-2820 Fax: 610-259-7019 Hours: M-F 9:00 - 4:00 I do agree with Mr.Micozzie on this bill. But one thing that I would be worried about is that say one (like myself) bought a used shotgun at a flea market. The gun turned out to be stolen. That that make me a felon? Should I do 7 years for buying a gun that I had no way of knowing at the time that it was in fact previously stolen? Would the courts even care? Maybe, maybe not. But the bill to me is in the whole a good one, and I'm in disbelief that the Democrats would stoop to lying to gain ground. You know I never really did grasp the two party system. I mean, we are all Americans, right? So shouldn't politicians put aside their partisan fluff and do what is best for ALL the people? What do you think?