Will the GA override King Kaine's vetoes ?

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Someone post that list of "nays" so we know who isn't getting reelected.

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^ This.

We need to actively campaign to have those who voted against the constitution removed from their elected position.

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Yep post up the list of nays so I know who not to vote for.

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W.E.G. wrote:

retired law enforcement officer veto overridden

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Nice to see some animals are more important than other animals.

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hometheaterman wrote:

Yep post up the list of nays so I know who not to vote for.

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SB 1035 Concealed handguns; prohibited in restaurants, etc when consuming alcohol.

floor: 04/08/09 Senate: Motion to pass in enrolled form rejected (24-Y 16-N)
[line] YEAS--Blevins, Cuccinelli, Deeds, Edwards, Hanger, Houck, Hurt, Martin, McDougle, Newman, Obenshain, Petersen, Puckett, Quayle, Reynolds, Ruff, Smith, Stolle, Stosch, Stuart, Vogel, Wagner, Wampler, Watkins--24.

NAYS--Barker, Colgan, Herring, Howell, Locke, Lucas, Marsh, McEachin, Miller, J.C., Miller, Y.B., Norment, Northam, Puller, Saslaw, Ticer, Whipple--16.


E 36--0.
NOT VOTING--0.
Senator Blevins stated that he was recorded as voting yea on the question of the passage of the enrolled form of S.B. 1035, notwithstanding the objections of the Governor, whereas he intended to vote nay.

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?091+vot+SV1059SB1035+SB1035

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Is their a site where you can find out the contact info for your local congressman?

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hometheaterman wrote:

Is their a site where you can find out the contact info for your local congressman?

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http://capwiz.com/gunowners/home/

Just plug in your zip code and then it will give you the direct contact info.

I have personally found that you get a better chance at getting a response if you use your senators official web form or direct email as opposed to Capwiz or any other third party "email your rep" tool.

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Here you go hometheaterman. This is the link directly from the General Assembly website.

http://conview.state.va.us/whosmy.nsf/main?openform

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Apparently Miller & Northam don't 'get it'. Guess it's time to demand a clear explanation of why they feel I should not be able to carry concealed while dining out at a store that chose to get an ABC onwhen I'm NOT drinking anything alcoholic.

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darthmord wrote:

Apparently Miller & Northam don't 'get it'. Guess it's time to demand a clear explanation of why they feel I should not be able to carry concealed while dining out at a store that chose to get an ABC onwhen I'm NOT drinking anything alcoholic.

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I'm fed up with my represenative, Herring. I've sent him a number of letters prior to this, yet he continues to vote against common sense. Here's my latest to him:

Dear Senator Herring,

I am disappointed to see that you voted against SB 1035, yet again. I really don't understand how you can support retired police officers carrying, and drinking, in a restaurant, but vote to deny other law-abiding citizens the same right, even with the provision of no alcohol allowed! The rhetoric expounded by the Governor of fearsof gunfights breaking out have no basis in reality. In fact, Virginians have been able to carry, and drink, in restaurants openly for years, yet there have been no instances like those portrayed in emotional,and illogical, responses from the Governor. Do you really buy those arguments or do you want to prevent honest citizens from protecting themselves for other reasons? Why do you think some select groups are allowed to carry and others, who have gone through training and background checks, are not? Your position, sir, is hypocritical at best and smacks of elitism.

In these times, I have found that a representative's position on 2nd Amendment rights is a bell-weather indicator of many other issues that are important to me. You can be assured that I will look to other candidates to represent me in the next election.

Sincerely,

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Dear Mark -

I am concerned about my safety and that of my family even if you are not. You would not vote to overturn the Governors veto that would allow me to carry my concealed handgun in a restaurant that serves alcohol yet you voted for retired police officers to be allowed to carry AND drink?

That is veryhypocritical of you.

I would not have had a problem if you voted no for both or yes for both. The fact that you voted the way you did is whatbothers me. You put more value on a retired police officer's life than you do on mine.

I think you were wrong to do so and wanted you to know how I feel.

Sincerely,

Ed

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Dear Mr. Levine,



Thank you for contacting me to share your views on gun control. I appreciate your thoughts on this important issue.



I realize that there are very strong opinions on both sides of the debate around Second Amendment rights. I support public policies that ensure the responsible and appropriate use of guns, as well as efforts to reduce gun-related crimes through increased enforcement and background checks. I do not, however, support laws or regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.



In the United States Senate, legislationon gun control generally falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which I am not a member. Please be assured that I value the thoughts that you have shared with me on this important issue.I will keep your views in mind should any legislation on this matter come before the full Senate in the future.



Again, thank you for writing. As we move forward in the 111[size=th][/size] Congress, please continue to contact me with your opinions and concerns.



Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

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You almost had me going there for a minute, Ed. It took me until the second paragraph of the Warner response before I figured out that it wasn't from Herring.

Of course, if Herring had actually responded that quickly, I'd probably have to go to the hospital to have my broken arm set after falling out of my chair. Or something like that.

~ Boyd

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ed wrote:

Dear Mr. Levine,



Thank you for contacting me to share your views on gun control. I appreciate your thoughts on this important issue.



I realize that there are very strong opinions on both sides of the debate around Second Amendment rights. I support public policies that ensure the responsible and appropriate use of guns, as well as efforts to reduce gun-related crimes through increased enforcement and background checks. I do not, however, support laws or regulations that infringe on the Second Amendment Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.



In the United States Senate, legislationon gun control generally falls under the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which I am not a member. Please be assured that I value the thoughts that you have shared with me on this important issue.I will keep your views in mind should any legislation on this matter come before the full Senate in the future.



Again, thank you for writing. As we move forward in the 111[size=th] Congress, please continue to contact me with your opinions and concerns.



Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

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And this is the very same Senator Mark Warner that voted to confirm Eric Holder as the Attorney General of the United States. Today is a Thursday, that vote must have been on a Tuesday. Or something like that, equally ridiculous....

TFred

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TexasNative wrote:

You almost had me going there for a minute, Ed. It took me until the second paragraph of the Warner response before I figured out that it wasn't from Herring.

Of course, if Herring had actually responded that quickly, I'd probably have to go to the hospital to have my broken arm set after falling out of my chair. Or something like that.

~ Boyd

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OMG.. I was HAD. I did not realize that either.. I figured one of Mark's interns sent me a canned gun response.. I did not even read it.. lol.

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Heh. A less charitable soul might suggest that you actually read emails before you post them to the boards, but I understand that as a Marine, that would be too much to ask of you. Especially since your lips would get tired and your fingertip would get sore from all that reading.

~ Your favorite squid, Boyd

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TexasNative wrote:

A less charitable soul might suggest that you actually read emails before you post them to the boards, but I understand that as a Marine, that would be too much to ask of you. Especially since your lips would get tired and your fingertip would get sore from all that reading.

~ Your favorite squid, Boyd

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Thank god you are not a "less charitable soul" (whatever that means). I owe you ;-)

Ed

former US Marine Corps, a Department of the Navy

(The men's department)

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Looks like the legislature supports stolen firearms (forcing patrons to leave their firearms in the car) and arming criminals, just like the governor.

Support stolen guns and sexual assault, vote Democrat!