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[align=left]Most of you are aware of AG Ken Cuccinelli's support of GMU banning guns on campus, even though, at a VCDL meeting, before his election, he described the University's position as "indefensible" size=Most of you are aware of AG Ken Cuccinelli’s support of GMU banning guns on campus, even though, at a VCDL meeting, before his election, he described the University’s position as “indefensible”. ttp://www.youtube.com/user/vaguninfo#p/u/20/3bx1ZIusXiU[/align]
[align=left]In a courageous and principled move, VCDL has called him out for his shameful behavior, as well they should. Gun owners put Cuccinelli well over the top and got him elected and now he's betrayed us. His duty is to protect the citizens of Virginia and the Constitution of Virginia, not an institution. Part of Virginia's Constitution is RKBA, which he conveniently seems to have forgotten.[/align]
[align=left]We now have to decide what to do with an AG who lied to us and dishonored those who supported him. He has slapped us in the face with the gauntlet, but we're no longer allowed to challenge him to a duel on the field of honor. Likewise, tarring and feathering is frowned upon. However, there is still a carryover from the horse and buggy days that has merit and enormous clout; shunning.[/align]
[align=left]Shunning is defined as: "...the act of deliberately avoiding association with, and habitually keeping away from, an individual or group...". Usually because that person has brought shame upon the group or has betrayed the groups beliefs.[/align]
[align=left]Well, if anyone has done that to gun owners it is Ken Cuccinelli.[/align]
[align=left]The practical act of shunning Cuccinelli (sorry, I used to call him Ken and used to call him a friend. Just can't anymore) is simple. We start by not attending any fundraisers or other meetings he attends. He has a paintball fundraiser coming up. Spread the word far and wide, nobody show up. He'll have campaign rallies for higher office. Nobody donate a cent. Let min fade into the obscurity of politicians like Jack Rollison of Jean Marie Devolites-Davis. Who?[/align]
[align=left]Lest any of you believe this is too harsh, let me point out that before; long before VCDL went public with its condemnation of the AG, we asked him to explain his then proposed comments, why he was supporting the firearms ban at GMU and to please reconsider. Not ONE SINGLE WORD came from him or his office. VCDL gave him every chance to change or explain. Silence reigned supreme.[/align]
[align=left]I do not speak for VCDL or represent them. I am a lifelong gun owner, retired LEO and VA resident who contributed to Cuccinelli's campaign. I'm angry and disappointed beyond belief.[/align]
[align=left]When you buy a new car and it goes bad, you drag it back to the dealer, dump it on the lot and say "give me a new one or give me my money back". What do we do with a bad AG?[/align]
[align=left]Dave Vann[/align]
[align=left]Most of you are aware of AG Ken Cuccinelli's support of GMU banning guns on campus, even though, at a VCDL meeting, before his election, he described the University's position as "indefensible" size=Most of you are aware of AG Ken Cuccinelli’s support of GMU banning guns on campus, even though, at a VCDL meeting, before his election, he described the University’s position as “indefensible”. ttp://www.youtube.com/user/vaguninfo#p/u/20/3bx1ZIusXiU[/align]
[align=left]In a courageous and principled move, VCDL has called him out for his shameful behavior, as well they should. Gun owners put Cuccinelli well over the top and got him elected and now he's betrayed us. His duty is to protect the citizens of Virginia and the Constitution of Virginia, not an institution. Part of Virginia's Constitution is RKBA, which he conveniently seems to have forgotten.[/align]
[align=left]We now have to decide what to do with an AG who lied to us and dishonored those who supported him. He has slapped us in the face with the gauntlet, but we're no longer allowed to challenge him to a duel on the field of honor. Likewise, tarring and feathering is frowned upon. However, there is still a carryover from the horse and buggy days that has merit and enormous clout; shunning.[/align]
[align=left]Shunning is defined as: "...the act of deliberately avoiding association with, and habitually keeping away from, an individual or group...". Usually because that person has brought shame upon the group or has betrayed the groups beliefs.[/align]
[align=left]Well, if anyone has done that to gun owners it is Ken Cuccinelli.[/align]
[align=left]The practical act of shunning Cuccinelli (sorry, I used to call him Ken and used to call him a friend. Just can't anymore) is simple. We start by not attending any fundraisers or other meetings he attends. He has a paintball fundraiser coming up. Spread the word far and wide, nobody show up. He'll have campaign rallies for higher office. Nobody donate a cent. Let min fade into the obscurity of politicians like Jack Rollison of Jean Marie Devolites-Davis. Who?[/align]
[align=left]Lest any of you believe this is too harsh, let me point out that before; long before VCDL went public with its condemnation of the AG, we asked him to explain his then proposed comments, why he was supporting the firearms ban at GMU and to please reconsider. Not ONE SINGLE WORD came from him or his office. VCDL gave him every chance to change or explain. Silence reigned supreme.[/align]
[align=left]I do not speak for VCDL or represent them. I am a lifelong gun owner, retired LEO and VA resident who contributed to Cuccinelli's campaign. I'm angry and disappointed beyond belief.[/align]
[align=left]When you buy a new car and it goes bad, you drag it back to the dealer, dump it on the lot and say "give me a new one or give me my money back". What do we do with a bad AG?[/align]
[align=left]Dave Vann[/align]