DrakeZ07
Regular Member
Has any of our Kentucky OC'ing brethern thought of, or tried to run for, any state/local/federal elected office? If no, than why not? If yes, discuss.
I'm approaching 24 myself, the minimum age to run for state representative, and despite my sexuality being a massive hindrence to any chance at winning an election, been thinking and talking to friends/family about running for my districts office of state rep maybe in 2013/2014 whenever the second/or next state rep election cycle starts.
I honestly would love to see some of you all run for an elected position of some sort. It may not seem like much, but I know there are plenty of Kentucky Counties that have Elected Constable positions. Which are for the most part, an un-paid, volunteer-esqe County Peace Officer position, with basically the same authority as a Sheriff. With little, to, no training/education requirements. Possibly a good position to have a couple OC'ers run for, and secure the seat, to give ourselves a little bit more of an edge, and a bigger bite when it comes to advancing our cause.
I'm sure we have a couple, or more, members who are of age for state senator, or federal senator, maybe take a chance at governor? (Jokingly, I'll side with you on anything you all want, if you gimme a state job, like KBEMS director, or something fun and lazy with good pay, hell, I'll even take Agriculture Secretary.)
Thoughts? I'd like to know what and how everyone things about this stuff, as I haven't seen much serious discussion (or haven't noticed it, if it has been brought up before), Concerns? How could a person, or our lil community here pull and work together, to help another run on a platform solely on Gun rights and/or Open Carry/Concealed Carry. Do you all think it would be beneficial to have another OC'er working within the government, in some/any form, to help keep things in line with other governmental officials, etc?
I'm approaching 24 myself, the minimum age to run for state representative, and despite my sexuality being a massive hindrence to any chance at winning an election, been thinking and talking to friends/family about running for my districts office of state rep maybe in 2013/2014 whenever the second/or next state rep election cycle starts.
I honestly would love to see some of you all run for an elected position of some sort. It may not seem like much, but I know there are plenty of Kentucky Counties that have Elected Constable positions. Which are for the most part, an un-paid, volunteer-esqe County Peace Officer position, with basically the same authority as a Sheriff. With little, to, no training/education requirements. Possibly a good position to have a couple OC'ers run for, and secure the seat, to give ourselves a little bit more of an edge, and a bigger bite when it comes to advancing our cause.
I'm sure we have a couple, or more, members who are of age for state senator, or federal senator, maybe take a chance at governor? (Jokingly, I'll side with you on anything you all want, if you gimme a state job, like KBEMS director, or something fun and lazy with good pay, hell, I'll even take Agriculture Secretary.)
Thoughts? I'd like to know what and how everyone things about this stuff, as I haven't seen much serious discussion (or haven't noticed it, if it has been brought up before), Concerns? How could a person, or our lil community here pull and work together, to help another run on a platform solely on Gun rights and/or Open Carry/Concealed Carry. Do you all think it would be beneficial to have another OC'er working within the government, in some/any form, to help keep things in line with other governmental officials, etc?