Posted on 04/03/2011 7:07:04 PM PDT by Blue Collar Christian
Idaho: Campus Carry Legislation Defeated Because Three “Pro-Gun” Legislators Voted “No”
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Last Friday, the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to effectively defeat House Bill 222 by a 3 to 6 vote. This unfortunate outcome happened because three incumbents, who were previously A-rated and endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund in 2010, broke their promise on this issue.
All three Senators -- Brent Hill, John McGee and Chuck Winder -- indicated in their responses to our 2010 candidate questionnaire, that they would support this self-defense legislation. Our ratings and endorsements of them last year were based on their responses to our state candidate questionnaire as well as their previous legislative voting records.
This important self-defense legislation would have allowed for the lawful carry of a firearm on a college or university campus for self-defense, as long as the individual is not restricted from legally carrying a firearm by any state or federal law. While this bill would also grant authority to a college and university to restrict firearms in undergraduate housing, its opponents argued that law-abiding permit holders cannot be trusted to carry a firearm on campus.
Below are the names and contact information for these three state Senators. Contact them TODAY and let them know how disappointed you are that they did not stand up for gun owners and the Constitution.
Senate State Affairs Committee:
Senator Brent Hill (R-34)
BHill@senate.idaho.gov
(208) 332-1300
Senator John McGee (R-10)
JMcGee@senate.idaho.gov
(208) 332-1304
Senator Chuck Winder (R-14)
CWinder@senate.idaho.gov
(208) 332-1354
Hey! My mother was an English major, and she learned me how to talk real good. Besides from that, your uncertainty is not supported by facts, and that is my point.
Your condescension doesn’t get you out of this uninformed opinion you have.
>I agree...however do not believe that they will grow a pair.
Sadly, I agree.
>I also continue to worry just how truly hopped up on the job the new Tea-Party candidates are.
Indeed; I’ve seen a couple of speeches of [Col] West that I really like — I do realize, however, that there is a world of difference between speeches & actions.
Re; your little post as fantasy governor, becoming a folk hero.
>Re; your little post as fantasy governor, becoming a folk hero.
Gotcha; though it’s not quite fantasy: I’d be glad to see a governor do it.
Once again, gun owners can thank Republicans for another betrayal. Never make the mistake of thinking that the GOP is loyal to gun owners. They will sell us out in a heartbeat if they think that they can gain something.
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