Guys....Testimony should be prepared in advance.....please.
I was prepared and rehearsed many times to check my timing and cadence, but damn, I really need to take up "Toastmasters" Public speaking or something, as when I went up to testify, I was totally out of my element. Yes, I'm passionate about this subject, but I could have represented us better. I did some last minute trimming to get it under the 3 minute mark, which I did hit spot on. Now if only I could shoot like that...
I've done small town politics (which is a crazy "S" show in itself) but this is my first time doing the State House thing. I learned a lot, so next time I'll be more comfortable. Sad to say, there will be a next time.
While I said other things, I ended with:
"My main point was to have DA's prosecute all gun charges and not plea them out. We don’t have to be the top state in the nation with the toughest gun laws, we need to be the top state that is the toughest on evil criminals. Let’s become the most feared state in the nation to do evil gun crime"
Off subject, only slightly, I was the older balding short guy wearing grey dockers and black polo shirt. I sat two sections over from center in the back row. I don't know what any of you really look like as we all go by "avatars". I could have been standing right next to you. Next time, I'm wearing a NES polo.....just have to find a NES polo and have "a73elkyss" embroidered on it. Hint hint....
I chalk it up as a learning teachable moment and will do better next time.
Jay