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I got that also.
Here is what I sent back:
You have no idea who Mike Moore is, do you?
Here's a hint:
He spoke at GOAL's Banquet Saturday night. I can guarantee you that he's on the same page as GOAL and George Peterson (who sponsored the bill for GOAL).
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.
As I read the numbers Someone, or ones, is lying!6-5 vote in favor from a 15-member committee. Who abstained?
Two more words:
Federal disqualifier
I have a few questions about this legislation and the hearing, for Jim and anyone else who might be interested:
Can I speak at the hearing if I am not a US citizen (yet)?
If I was to speak, I have two ideas. One would be to present the scientific research on one-gun-a-month laws, which shows that they have no effect. I do scientific research for a living, although not in that field, so I might have some credibility. Another possibility is to go after the prohibition on FA-10 transfers. This seems to me to be a no-brainer, as you are already limited to 4 (but you can buy 12 guns) and they are reported to the state. There is probably research published on this as well. Recommendations?
Do you think there is a chance of getting the FA-10 provision taken out, even if the whole bill is passed? It seems that media attention is focused on one-gun-a-month and machineguns for kids, so the pols might be willing to compromise on this.
I have a few questions about this legislation and the hearing, for Jim and anyone else who might be interested:
Can I speak at the hearing if I am not a US citizen (yet)?
If I was to speak, I have two ideas. One would be to present the scientific research on one-gun-a-month laws, which shows that they have no effect. I do scientific research for a living, although not in that field, so I might have some credibility. Another possibility is to go after the prohibition on FA-10 transfers. This seems to me to be a no-brainer, as you are already limited to 4 (but you can buy 12 guns) and they are reported to the state. There is probably research published on this as well. Recommendations?
Do you think there is a chance of getting the FA-10 provision taken out, even if the whole bill is passed? It seems that media attention is focused on one-gun-a-month and machineguns for kids, so the pols might be willing to compromise on this.
But, the requirement when taken with the EOPPS list and the AG Regs potentially raises the interesting constitutional question of 'taking'. If you cannot sell or transfer your otherwise legally owned handguns because it is illegal for a dealer to do so, the state has effectively seized your property.
I have a few questions about this legislation and the hearing, for Jim and anyone else who might be interested:
Can I speak at the hearing if I am not a US citizen (yet)?
Another of the goofier features of this is the one gun or magazine a month provision. Given that, I don't see where you can even give lip service to this being reasonable, though there are some who are totally up-front about preferring a complete ban and who don't care.
Message received from Bradley Jones - 20th Middlesex District:
Oppose H4102, support H2259
Again, if you get the chance, ask Bradley Jones to FIGHT FOR 2259 and ACTIVELY OPPOSE and URGE OTHER LEGISLATORS TO DO THE SAME for 4102. We need to take the fight to Beacon Hill, not just a passive thumbs up or down. We need some OOMPH in our legislators' voices!
Thanks everyone for the continued work.
Here is a line by line analysis of H.4102, more info for your conversations!
http://goal.org/Documents/4102_talking_points.pdf
GOAL Executive Director Jim Wallace will be speaking to a national Sirius Radio audience tonight @10:20 pm about H.4102 with Cam Edwards of "Cam & Company" fame.
Listen in for free on NRANews.com
Looking for a little help here. Can someone explain to me why I don’t see or hear any Representative who is against H.4102 on TV, in the newspaper, on the radio explaining to the citizens of Ma why this is a bad bill and what it really will do?
Looking for a little help here. Can someone explain to me why I don’t see or hear any Representative who is against H.4102 on TV, in the newspaper, on the radio explaining to the citizens of Ma why this is a bad bill and what it really will do?