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We did not really win the first battle. I spoke to the headf blah blah at Cynthia Creems office. He said the vote should have been 6-4 in favor. It was sime sort of discrepancy and the bill will continue. Note:senator Creen is in favor of this bill.
William, do you want to give use a ring during the show to bring this to light? Say 4:15? Let me know.
Just got a response from Jay's asst.
I can't do it as I've got appts. during this timeframe. I replied that I know plenty of others that would be willing to call though. Plus I suggested that they call Jim at GOAL
Here's the email that I got the response from:
"Elbe D'Oliveira" <[email protected]
GET THE WORD OUT!!!
Woo that was a fun half hour. Here's a break down:
Senator Baddour abstained in the earlier vote but is AGAINST this bill after speaking with one of his aides. His aide was very supportive.
Senator Hart voted in favor of it in the previous vote. I could not get a reason frmo the phone rep as to why he voted this way.
Senator McGee voted in favor in the previous vote. Aide said this was a "public safety concern"
Senator tarr is opposed. A blessing on his home.
Rep O'Flaherty's office knew the number before I even had to say it! But no idea what his position is, but we're making a dent folks!
Rep Speranzo did not pick up the phone at the state house. They also did not pick up at their district office.
Rep Fagan is opposed. May he see many reelections.
Rep Garry has told the chairman that she is opposed to this bill. May she continue to uphold the constitution of these united states.
Rep St. Fleur did not pick up
Rep clark did not pick up
Rep Gregoire is supposedly opposed with the bill. She felt that it was punishing law abiding gun owners. Good for her.
Rep Dwyer is against it. He will vote no for this bill if it comes back. Good for him.
Rep Fernandes did not pick up.
H.4102 “An Act to Reduce Firearm Violence”, won't. This is an expensive law that will be impossible to enforce. Anybody inclined to break the law can easily skirt it. Straw purchases are already illegal, making them more illegal will do nothing to prevent violence.
Massachusetts already has strict licensing requirements, and anybody purchasing more than one gun at a time is by law already reported to the ATF. Guns used in crimes come from out of state, or were stolen from their lawful owners in Massachusetts. In-state straw purchases are NOT the problem.
This bill is a typical poorly-conceived reactionary piece of legislation that will do nothing to "reduce violence", and blames lawful gun owners for crime. I'm a lawful gun owner, and I resent being blamed for the problems in Boston.
Regards,
EC
Woo that was a fun half hour. Here's a break down:
Senator Baddour abstained in the earlier vote but is AGAINST this bill after speaking with one of his aides. His aide was very supportive.
Senator Hart voted in favor of it in the previous vote. I could not get a reason frmo the phone rep as to why he voted this way.
Senator McGee voted in favor in the previous vote. Aide said this was a "public safety concern"
Senator tarr is opposed. A blessing on his home.
Rep O'Flaherty's office knew the number before I even had to say it! But no idea what his position is, but we're making a dent folks!
Rep Speranzo did not pick up the phone at the state house. They also did not pick up at their district office.
Rep Fagan is opposed. May he see many reelections.
Rep Garry has told the chairman that she is opposed to this bill. May she continue to uphold the constitution of these united states.
Rep St. Fleur did not pick up
Rep clark did not pick up
Rep Gregoire is supposedly opposed with the bill. She felt that it was punishing law abiding gun owners. Good for her.
Rep Dwyer is against it. He will vote no for this bill if it comes back. Good for him.
Rep Fernandes did not pick up.
So, is the plan to keep voting until they get the answer Devoid wants? What's the status there?
"but, but, but, I only see 4 FA-10 forms... AHHHHHH!"Nah!! Next comes toothpicks inserted under the fingernails! You vill vote correctly!
Jim is on it, and will be on hold waiting his turn to speak with Jay starting at 4pm. Listen in!