Sent to the entire G.A. this morning:
After following the testimony and vote during the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee last night, I find it simply astounding that the lack of knowledge of current law, and subject matter displayed by the members present in the hearing. I, along with thousands of other Maryland citizens, kept up with what appeared to be a pre-ordained outcome, regardless of the fact that this bill will do nothing to stop violence. It will only place cumbersome regulations, and expense on those not inclined to break laws in the first place. There were over 2,200 posts about this testimony on one internet forum alone that I follow last night alone. We are watching. The fact that Senator Frosh was essentially telling another Senator (Muse) how to vote on amendments was truly telling of the result to be had. Not to mention that in my opinion , this was a violation of the oath taken by each member to uphold their office. We as a state, elect all of you to uphold the Constitution of MD, and the United States! Not to trample on our rights. The vote last night has only furthered the resolve of those of us in this state to fight to stop this unconstitutional bill! Did the legislators not take notice the size of the crowd on February 6? We were everyday working class TAXPAYING citizens in attendance that also forced the Senate building to be closed, not bussed in professional protesters. We will be there again on March 1, and March 5. I urge you to vote S.B. 281/H.B. 294 down. At the very minimum, you should at least educate yourselves on current law, and the subject matter that will come before you, so you do not sound as unprofessional and clueless as the some of the Senators did last night!
After following the testimony and vote during the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee last night, I find it simply astounding that the lack of knowledge of current law, and subject matter displayed by the members present in the hearing. I, along with thousands of other Maryland citizens, kept up with what appeared to be a pre-ordained outcome, regardless of the fact that this bill will do nothing to stop violence. It will only place cumbersome regulations, and expense on those not inclined to break laws in the first place. There were over 2,200 posts about this testimony on one internet forum alone that I follow last night alone. We are watching. The fact that Senator Frosh was essentially telling another Senator (Muse) how to vote on amendments was truly telling of the result to be had. Not to mention that in my opinion , this was a violation of the oath taken by each member to uphold their office. We as a state, elect all of you to uphold the Constitution of MD, and the United States! Not to trample on our rights. The vote last night has only furthered the resolve of those of us in this state to fight to stop this unconstitutional bill! Did the legislators not take notice the size of the crowd on February 6? We were everyday working class TAXPAYING citizens in attendance that also forced the Senate building to be closed, not bussed in professional protesters. We will be there again on March 1, and March 5. I urge you to vote S.B. 281/H.B. 294 down. At the very minimum, you should at least educate yourselves on current law, and the subject matter that will come before you, so you do not sound as unprofessional and clueless as the some of the Senators did last night!
