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Georgia Representative Paul Broun does believe in a government handout after all!

Georgia Representative and man who may have been the main influence for Ozzy Osbourne's song "Crazy Train" - Paul Broun - is about as anti-government as nuns are anti-orgy. But a recent report may showcase that Broun isn't as anti-government handout as he'd like for people to believe.

On Broun's webpage, he wrote a short letter to his loony bin clientele, which stated the following:

"Dear Patriot -

As one of the most conservative members of Congress, and a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment, I am constantly under attack for my values and beliefs.

Today I'm fighting back.

How would you like to start off 2014 with a brand new AR-15 for free?"

That's right, ladies and gentlemen! When it comes to expanding our healthcare system so more people can get taken care of without going bankrupt, Broun is a fierce opponent. However, when it comes to giving away a free semi-automatic rifle, the kind which was used to kill 20 6- and 7-year-old kids in Newtown, Connecticut in December of 2012, he's all for it! You know what I smell? A strong odor of family values - that's what!

Someone should respond to Broun's letter with something like this:

"Dear Idiot -

As a woman/minority/homosexual/Muslim/Atheist, I am constantly under attack for how I was born and for my beliefs.

Today I'm fighting back.

How would you like to start off 2014 with a swift kick in the backside?"

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/01/27/3206391/congressmans-senate-campaign-giving-assault-rifle/

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