Grant Guess
Regular Member
The Republican Party of Wisconsin Platform and Resolution 2011-3 ;
Pertaining to the Second Amendment
by Annette Olson on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9:32am
The Republican Party of Wisconsin
Platform and 2nd Amendment Resolution
As passed by delegates at the GOP Convention
May 21, 2011
Wisconsin Dells, WI
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
We believe that our basic Constitutional rights begin at conception and continue until death.
We believe it is important to have references to God in the Pledge of Allegiance. As it states in the Declaration of Independence, “we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” which makes clear that certain rights can’t be taken away by government.
We believe statements regarding religion and morality made by the Founding Fathers are as important to day as they were over 200 years ago.
We believe the language in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Declaration of Independence are very important and must be protected. We reject the idea that because the times change so must the meaning of the language in the Pledge and the Declaration.
RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
The Republican Party of Wisconsin is a vigilant supporter of the right of individuals to keep and bear arms embodied in both the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and Article I, Section 25, of the Wisconsin Constitution.
We therefore oppose all efforts to restrict the ownership, manufacture, transfer, carry or sale of firearms by law-abiding citizens. We further oppose all efforts to require registration of firearms in the possession of law abiding citizens, as well as efforts to bankrupt firearms manufacturers through frivolous, unethical lawsuits.
Instead, we call for proper enforcement of the many existing laws against those who commit crimes. For safety’s sake, we encourage voluntary training in the use of firearms. We cannot ignore the clear lessons of history regarding the tyranny and suffering which can fall upon a disarmed and vulnerable people.
2011 – 3: 2nd Amendment
WHEREAS the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states, in part: “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” and,
WHEREAS “to keep” means to purchase and possess; “to bear” means to carry and use; “to infringe” means to limit, restrict or hinder in any way; and,
WHEREAS, a simple and unencumbered understanding of the Second Amendment would logically make invalid any laws against a Constitutional Carry of firearms; and,
WHEREAS, the historical safety record of Vermont, the only state in the Union which has never banned concealed carry for its citizens verifies the success and safety of allowing un-infringed Second Amendment freedoms; and,
WHEREAS, a resident of Wisconsin who enjoys the freedom of constitutional carry may wish to lawfully carry in any state where a permit is yet required; and,
WHEREAS, reciprocity agreements are frequently devised between states to the mutual benefit and safety of non-resident travelers;
Now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, that the government that cannot protect the citizen from violations against his life or property must not take away from its citizens the right to protect themselves; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all laws, statutes (especially but not limited to Sections 941.23 and 167.31(2) (b)) or ordinances be repealed that restrict the right of the citizen to carry concealed, when that citizen is lawfully allowed to possess firearms; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in taking these actions the Wisconsin Legislature acknowledges that it recognizes the right to carry as a constitutional freedom for all adult citizens that shall not be infringed by future laws, ordinances or executive orders; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a simple streamlined optional permit system be implemented that will enable those citizens that so desire to obtain reciprocal concealed carry with other states.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Republican Party of Wisconsin supports that concealed carry reciprocity be recognized by all jurisdictions nationwide in order to render all permitting in Wisconsin and elsewhere obsolete, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Wisconsin stands in support of re-introducing, and passage of, AB 193 and that this legislation also include immunity from civil liability be expanded to include all locations, not just a person’s residence.
Wisconsin Republican Senators Email List:
By copying and pasting these lists into the "To:" line of your email client (Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc...) you will in effect email ALL of these people at once.
"Robert Cowles" <Sen.cowles@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Alberta Darling" <Sen.darling@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Micheal Ellis" <Sen.ellis@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Fitzgerald" <Sen.fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Pam Galloway" <Sen.Galloway@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Glen Grothman" <Sen.Grothman@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Sheila Harsdorf" <Sen.harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Randy Hopper" <Sen.Hopper@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dan Kapanke" <Sen.kapanke@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Neal Kedzie" <Sen.kedzie@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Frank Lasee" <Sen.Lasee@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mary Lazich" <Sen.lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Joseph Leibham" <Sen.leibham@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Terry Moulton" <Sen.Moulton@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Luther Olsen" <Sen.olsen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dale Schultz" <Sen.schultz@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Leah Vukmir" <Sen.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Van Wanggaard" <Sen.Wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Rich Zipperer" <Sen.Zipperer@legis.wisconsin.gov>;
Wisconsin Republican Representatives Email List:
"Tyler August" <Rep.August@legis.wi.gov>; "Joan Ballweg" <Rep.Ballweg@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Kathy Bernier" <Rep.Bernier@legis.wi.gov>; "Gary Bies" <Rep.Bies@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Ed Brooks" <Rep.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "David Craig" <Rep.Craig@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mike Endsley" <Rep.Endsley@legis.wi.gov>; "Paul Farrow" <Rep.Farrow@legis.wi.gov>; "Jeff Fitzgerald" <Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mark Honadel" <Rep.Honadel@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Andre Jacque" <Rep.Jacque@legis.wi.gov>; "Chris Kapenga" <Rep.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov>; "Dean Kaufert" <Rep.Kaufert@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Samantha Kerkman" <Rep.Kerkman@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Steve Kestell" <Rep.Kestell@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Joel Kleefisch" <Rep.Kleefisch@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Klenke" <Rep.Klenke@legis.wi.gov>; "Joseph Knilans" <Rep.Knilans@legis.wi.gov>; "Daniel Knodl" <Rep.Knodl@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dean Knudson" <Rep.Knudson@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dale Kooyenga" <Rep.Kooyenga@legis.wi.gov>; "Bill Kramer" <Rep.Kramer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Krug" <Rep.Krug@legis.wi.gov>; "Mike Kuglitsch" <Rep.Kuglitsch@legis.wi.gov>; "Tom Larson" <Rep.Larson@legis.wi.gov>; "Daniel LeMahieu" <Rep.LeMahieu@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Michelle Litjens" <Rep.Litjens@legis.wi.gov>; "Amy Loudenbeck" <Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov>; "Howard Marklein" <Rep.Marklein@legis.wi.gov>; "Cory Mason" <Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dan Meyer" <Rep.Meyer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jeffrey Mursau" <Rep.Mursau@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Murtha" <Rep.Murtha@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Stephen Nass" <Rep.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Lee Nerison" <Rep.Nerison@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Nygren" <Rep.Nygren@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jim Ott" <Rep.OttJ@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Alvin Ott" <Rep.Ott@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Kevin Petersen" <Rep.Petersen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jerry Petrowski" <Rep.Petrowski@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Warren Petryk" <Rep.Petryk@legis.wi.gov>; "Mark Pocan" <Rep.Pocan@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Donald Pridemore" <Rep.Pridemore@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Keith Ripp" <Rep.Ripp@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Roger Rivard" <Rep.Rivard@legis.wi.gov>; "Erik Severson" <Rep.Severson@legis.wi.gov>; "Richard Spanbauer" <Rep.Spanbauer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jim Steineke" <Rep.Steineke@legis.wi.gov>; "Jeff Stone" <Rep.Stone@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Patricia Strachota" <Rep.Strachota@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Duey Stroebel" <Rep.stroebel@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Suder" <Rep.Suder@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Gary Tauchen" <Rep.Tauchen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jeremy Thiesfeldt" <Rep.Thiesfeldt@legis.wi.gov>; "Thomas Tiffany" <Rep.Tiffany@legis.wi.gov>; "Travis Tranel" <Rep.Tranel@legis.wi.gov>; "Robin Vos" <Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Chad Weininger" <Rep.Weininger@legis.wi.gov>; "Mary Williams" <Rep.WilliamsM@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Evan Wynn" <Rep.wynn@legis.wi.gov>;
Pertaining to the Second Amendment
by Annette Olson on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 9:32am
The Republican Party of Wisconsin
Platform and 2nd Amendment Resolution
As passed by delegates at the GOP Convention
May 21, 2011
Wisconsin Dells, WI
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
We believe that our basic Constitutional rights begin at conception and continue until death.
We believe it is important to have references to God in the Pledge of Allegiance. As it states in the Declaration of Independence, “we are endowed by our Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” which makes clear that certain rights can’t be taken away by government.
We believe statements regarding religion and morality made by the Founding Fathers are as important to day as they were over 200 years ago.
We believe the language in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Declaration of Independence are very important and must be protected. We reject the idea that because the times change so must the meaning of the language in the Pledge and the Declaration.
RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS
The Republican Party of Wisconsin is a vigilant supporter of the right of individuals to keep and bear arms embodied in both the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States and Article I, Section 25, of the Wisconsin Constitution.
We therefore oppose all efforts to restrict the ownership, manufacture, transfer, carry or sale of firearms by law-abiding citizens. We further oppose all efforts to require registration of firearms in the possession of law abiding citizens, as well as efforts to bankrupt firearms manufacturers through frivolous, unethical lawsuits.
Instead, we call for proper enforcement of the many existing laws against those who commit crimes. For safety’s sake, we encourage voluntary training in the use of firearms. We cannot ignore the clear lessons of history regarding the tyranny and suffering which can fall upon a disarmed and vulnerable people.
2011 – 3: 2nd Amendment
WHEREAS the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states, in part: “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” and,
WHEREAS “to keep” means to purchase and possess; “to bear” means to carry and use; “to infringe” means to limit, restrict or hinder in any way; and,
WHEREAS, a simple and unencumbered understanding of the Second Amendment would logically make invalid any laws against a Constitutional Carry of firearms; and,
WHEREAS, the historical safety record of Vermont, the only state in the Union which has never banned concealed carry for its citizens verifies the success and safety of allowing un-infringed Second Amendment freedoms; and,
WHEREAS, a resident of Wisconsin who enjoys the freedom of constitutional carry may wish to lawfully carry in any state where a permit is yet required; and,
WHEREAS, reciprocity agreements are frequently devised between states to the mutual benefit and safety of non-resident travelers;
Now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Republican Party of Wisconsin, in caucus assembled, that the government that cannot protect the citizen from violations against his life or property must not take away from its citizens the right to protect themselves; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all laws, statutes (especially but not limited to Sections 941.23 and 167.31(2) (b)) or ordinances be repealed that restrict the right of the citizen to carry concealed, when that citizen is lawfully allowed to possess firearms; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in taking these actions the Wisconsin Legislature acknowledges that it recognizes the right to carry as a constitutional freedom for all adult citizens that shall not be infringed by future laws, ordinances or executive orders; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a simple streamlined optional permit system be implemented that will enable those citizens that so desire to obtain reciprocal concealed carry with other states.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Republican Party of Wisconsin supports that concealed carry reciprocity be recognized by all jurisdictions nationwide in order to render all permitting in Wisconsin and elsewhere obsolete, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Republican Party of Wisconsin stands in support of re-introducing, and passage of, AB 193 and that this legislation also include immunity from civil liability be expanded to include all locations, not just a person’s residence.
Wisconsin Republican Senators Email List:
By copying and pasting these lists into the "To:" line of your email client (Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, etc...) you will in effect email ALL of these people at once.
"Robert Cowles" <Sen.cowles@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Alberta Darling" <Sen.darling@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Micheal Ellis" <Sen.ellis@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Fitzgerald" <Sen.fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Pam Galloway" <Sen.Galloway@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Glen Grothman" <Sen.Grothman@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Sheila Harsdorf" <Sen.harsdorf@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Randy Hopper" <Sen.Hopper@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dan Kapanke" <Sen.kapanke@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Neal Kedzie" <Sen.kedzie@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Frank Lasee" <Sen.Lasee@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mary Lazich" <Sen.lazich@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Joseph Leibham" <Sen.leibham@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Terry Moulton" <Sen.Moulton@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Luther Olsen" <Sen.olsen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dale Schultz" <Sen.schultz@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Leah Vukmir" <Sen.Vukmir@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Van Wanggaard" <Sen.Wanggaard@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Rich Zipperer" <Sen.Zipperer@legis.wisconsin.gov>;
Wisconsin Republican Representatives Email List:
"Tyler August" <Rep.August@legis.wi.gov>; "Joan Ballweg" <Rep.Ballweg@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Kathy Bernier" <Rep.Bernier@legis.wi.gov>; "Gary Bies" <Rep.Bies@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Ed Brooks" <Rep.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "David Craig" <Rep.Craig@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mike Endsley" <Rep.Endsley@legis.wi.gov>; "Paul Farrow" <Rep.Farrow@legis.wi.gov>; "Jeff Fitzgerald" <Rep.Fitzgerald@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Mark Honadel" <Rep.Honadel@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Andre Jacque" <Rep.Jacque@legis.wi.gov>; "Chris Kapenga" <Rep.Kapenga@legis.wi.gov>; "Dean Kaufert" <Rep.Kaufert@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Samantha Kerkman" <Rep.Kerkman@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Steve Kestell" <Rep.Kestell@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Joel Kleefisch" <Rep.Kleefisch@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Klenke" <Rep.Klenke@legis.wi.gov>; "Joseph Knilans" <Rep.Knilans@legis.wi.gov>; "Daniel Knodl" <Rep.Knodl@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dean Knudson" <Rep.Knudson@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dale Kooyenga" <Rep.Kooyenga@legis.wi.gov>; "Bill Kramer" <Rep.Kramer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Krug" <Rep.Krug@legis.wi.gov>; "Mike Kuglitsch" <Rep.Kuglitsch@legis.wi.gov>; "Tom Larson" <Rep.Larson@legis.wi.gov>; "Daniel LeMahieu" <Rep.LeMahieu@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Michelle Litjens" <Rep.Litjens@legis.wi.gov>; "Amy Loudenbeck" <Rep.Loudenbeck@legis.wi.gov>; "Howard Marklein" <Rep.Marklein@legis.wi.gov>; "Cory Mason" <Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Dan Meyer" <Rep.Meyer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jeffrey Mursau" <Rep.Mursau@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Murtha" <Rep.Murtha@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Stephen Nass" <Rep.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Lee Nerison" <Rep.Nerison@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "John Nygren" <Rep.Nygren@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jim Ott" <Rep.OttJ@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Alvin Ott" <Rep.Ott@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Kevin Petersen" <Rep.Petersen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jerry Petrowski" <Rep.Petrowski@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Warren Petryk" <Rep.Petryk@legis.wi.gov>; "Mark Pocan" <Rep.Pocan@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Donald Pridemore" <Rep.Pridemore@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Keith Ripp" <Rep.Ripp@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Roger Rivard" <Rep.Rivard@legis.wi.gov>; "Erik Severson" <Rep.Severson@legis.wi.gov>; "Richard Spanbauer" <Rep.Spanbauer@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jim Steineke" <Rep.Steineke@legis.wi.gov>; "Jeff Stone" <Rep.Stone@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Patricia Strachota" <Rep.Strachota@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Duey Stroebel" <Rep.stroebel@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Scott Suder" <Rep.Suder@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Gary Tauchen" <Rep.Tauchen@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Jeremy Thiesfeldt" <Rep.Thiesfeldt@legis.wi.gov>; "Thomas Tiffany" <Rep.Tiffany@legis.wi.gov>; "Travis Tranel" <Rep.Tranel@legis.wi.gov>; "Robin Vos" <Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Chad Weininger" <Rep.Weininger@legis.wi.gov>; "Mary Williams" <Rep.WilliamsM@legis.wisconsin.gov>; "Evan Wynn" <Rep.wynn@legis.wi.gov>;
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