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BVictor1

(229 posts)
7. I called the office of my governor today.
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 09:01 PM
Jan 2013

I live in illinois and decided to call the governors office after the president gave his speech.

I was wondering why legislation hadn't been introduced as quickly as what was happening out east.

I was told that the governor didn't think restrictions were enough, made some changes/recommendations and sent it back to the senate (or something). Hopefully there will be more action will be taken this spring, or so i was told.

The young lady i spoke with said that pro-gun rights groups had been more vocal in contacting them than those in favor of regulation.

Unfortunately, I wasn't shocked when I was told that those who were pro were from central and southern Illinois, which is crimson red and that there hadn't been many calls from Chicago.

I told them they needed to release an ad campaign in the city to encourage people to call.

Maybe those on this forum could help and I honestly don't care if you live in a different state.

Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244

Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-814-2121

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