Posted by Gregor on February 09, 1999 at 21:59:14:
ABC News show 20/20 ran a piece regarding police selling confiscated firearms to gun dealers. Featured was Sheriff Jack L. Cottey of Marion County Indiana. They slanted the interview to imply that the Sheriff was contributing to the crime problem by selling guns that were confiscated by his department. He said that guns are not illegal to own and the 2nd Amendment supported law-abiding citizens to own guns.
On another forum, someone kindly posted Sheriff Cottey's web address-
www.ci.indianapolis.in.us/mcsd/misc/feedback.htm
I took the time to e-mail a note telling the
Sheriff that I appreciated him standing up for the Constitution and his principles. He e-mailed back that he has recieved a large response to the 20/20 segment and about 85% was supportive of his views and that he appreciated the support.
I am sure that many of you that saw the program were sickened by the twisting and slanting of the facts to support the media's agenda. I know that many of you would have liked to tell the Sheriff your views, so I thought I would help out.
I do not live in Indiana, but thought it wise to support someone who stands up for us.
Regards,
Gregor