DVC, how many of our legislators have you personally met and had a conversation with?
Nevada legislators? 3.
From other states, about 100.
United State Senate: 9
US House of Representatives: about 40
But, hey, what do I know about meeting and testifying before legislators . . ?
How many have you had dinner with?
REAL dinner, maybe 5, political dinners maybe 20.
How many have attended a function sponsored by a group that you are a part of?
About 30 of those noted above. At events which I was part of the organizing committee, about 15. At events which I organized or started, 10.
None of these have ever said that our club apparel put them off in any way.
Why would they have done that? They want your votes.
Most have relayed how effective it is to see a room full of people "showing their colors".
Effective among those who are already on our side. That's not the same as winning over those who are not.
If you judge respect by the clothes a person wears then I guess you would be easily fooled.
Ooh, getting to the personal stuff now . . .I'm devastated. See me bleed.
What church do you go to, that the preacher wears a T-shirt when he's in the pulpit? Does your attorney wear a t-shirt when he's arguing your case? How about your doctor, does he wear a T-shirt during office visits?
Most of our legislators judge respect by how you speak to them and conduct yourself.
. . .and selection of clothing isn't "conducting yourself" . . ? Does your mommy lay out your clothes in the morning?
A suit does not an honorable person make. I've known many a shyster who could put on a suit.
Agreed on the last. So, knowing that, why does the shyster spend so much on his suits?
Besides, if the person who does a great deal of lobbying for our rights in Nevada and is considered one of the most effective at doing so, says wear our club apparel to a hearing, I'll listen to him.
Whatever. Just ask yourself, though, is this an advantage for us? If not, then what would be a GREATER advantage, and why aren't you doing that?
Or, to put it into gun talk, you have spent all of your time and money to get where you have one shot at a prize elk -- why would you willingly give up even the slightest possible advantage?
. . .and who would defend that choice . . ?
That's the bottom line. DOES IT HELP OUR SIDE?
This bickering doesn't, so I will end it.