GOUtah!
White Paper #9

A Resolution of the Utah Republican Party Regarding Preservation and Defense of the Second Amendment

Whereas, the Second Amendment guarantees to Americans protection of the individual right to keep and bear arms; and

Whereas, despite the Second Amendment, the recent tragedy in Colorado has been shamelessly exploited by infamous Democrats such as William Clinton, Janet Reno, and Charles Schumer to promote further infringement of this right; and

Whereas, in response to this exploitation the United States Congress is actively responding to the gun control agenda of these Democrats; and

Whereas, this agenda contains unacceptable proposals that include registration in an FBI database of private firearms transactions at gun shows, banning the importation of ammunition magazines useful for personal, family and community defense in times of civil unrest, and long term imprisonment for inconsequential procedural oversights by parents regarding their children's safe and responsible use of firearms; and

Whereas, either one or both of Utah's Senators voted for these proposals infringing upon citizens' rights; and

Whereas, by their support for these oppressive proposals they have ignored Utah's freedom-loving Republicans and citizens, demonstrated lack of attention to the Utah Republican Party Platform, failed to properly consider the higher law of the US Constitution and its Bill of Rights, and diverted attention from the failure of government to disarm and imprison criminals and hold them accountable for their actions; now, therefore be it

Resolved, That the Utah Republican Party requests that Utah's US Senators and Representatives uphold their oath of office by voting against all proposals and legislation that compromise or subvert the Second Amendment, and utilize whatever means are necessary, including the filibuster, to prevent their passage, so as to protect the inherent rights of Utahns and Americans; and be it

Further resolved, That the Chairman and Secretary are directed to authenticate and transmit this resolution without delay to Utah's US Senators and Representatives.