To Make A
Wish Foundation
by Robert Ellis
Originally published on this
website June 6, 2000
Dear Friends at Make-a-Wish Foundation,
If it is true that Make-a Wish foundation will
no longer assist children who wish to hunt or engage in other responsible
firearms related activities, then it is the case, I regret to inform you, that
I, and many friends and associates ,will no longer consider gifts to Make-a-Wish
Foundation. Putting aside political considerations, it is important to recognize
that in this country, the freedom to possess and use firearms responsibly still
exists and is considered by millions of citizens to be appropriate family sport
and recreation.
The United States Olympic Shooting Team, for
example, continues to participate and excel in more than a dozen shooting events
in international competitions. It is also the case that millions of citizens use
firearms annually to deter criminal action, and prevent themselves from becoming
victims of the criminal acts of those who behave irresponsibly. I am saddened to
have heard about your decision to discourage your clients from enjoying firearms
related activities. It is through education and high-profile publicity of the
responsible use of firearms that people will understand the importance of
firearms in contemporary America. As a veteran police officer, I can attest to
the value of having an armed and well-behaved population to assist in crime
prevention and public safety. It is most unfortunate that the criminal use of
firearms makes the headline news, thereby presenting a distorted perspective of
the usefulness of firearms in our society.
I would urge the members of your board of
directors to read the book "More Guns, Less Crime" by Professor Dr.
John Lott, Jr. This book is the definitive study of the value of firearms in the
hands of the general population. After reading the book, I would hope that your
board will reconsider the important place of firearms in our society, and then
will reconsider its decision regarding firearms related activities for your
clients. To deny a child that opportunity, if that is the child's wish, is
most unkind.
Yours very truly.
Robert Ellis
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