Regarding the letter, “Gun vote convinced him to oppose Somers,” (Sept. 7), to not support state Sen. Heather Somers re-election campaign because she voted against the Connecticut bump stock ban is deeply disturbing.

First of all, Heather supports strong background checks, supports mental health services for those in need, and strong school security for children and school administrators. These are the hallmarks of what a state senator should support. She also supports a notion that was set as precedent in colonial times and still applies today. That notion is “No taxation without representation.” Semi-automatic rifle bump stocks, which can increase their cyclical rate of fire, have been banned in Connecticut. This was passed in the Senate by Democrats with some Republican support for “public safety.” All well and good right? Not so fast. Many bump stocks were purchased within the state perfectly legally by Federal Firearm Licensed (FFL) dealers. These firearm modification devices roughly cost $500 each with the state getting their cut of the sales tax revenues. Now they are banned.

Where is the reimbursement for the items? I will support Somers for her approach on looking at all sides of the issue with reasonable solutions.

James Davis

Mystic