Yes we've been trying, but several members of the Judicial Committee of the legislature has been pretty unfriendly, even to small changes that they perceive might benefit gun owners.
I like to take any opportunity to point out that there is a two to one majority of Republicans to Democrats in our state legislature, and the governor is a Republican, so there is no excuse for the legislature to be so hostile toward gun rights. Patriots need to get involved in a big way in the nomination processes and get RINOs replaced with loyal Americans.
Voters should be reminded that position on gun control is a good litmus test for politicians. Opposition to gun control is not in and of itself proof of loyalty to America (though it does indicate it), but support of it is proof of disloyalty.
There are three reasons for this: 1, gun control is based in lies, so one who supports it necessarily has to be a liar; 2, it is clearly and verifiably illegal according to the United States Constitution (as well as the Nebraska state Constitution), showing those who support it to be unwilling to obey the law; and 3, arms are a form of power, and those who want that form of power held exclusively by government typically want to do the same with all forms.
Many years ago my father, who was a patriot, got involved in state politics, and I remember him referring to the state Republican Party as a "dirty little party." I see now that he was right, and that sad truth hasn't changed. My guess is the Party has betrayed us, and continues to do so, because for too long too many good men have done too little. How extreme does the betrayal have to get before good men decide to put an end to it?
I have to admit to being a hypocrite, since I could do a lot more than I do. But I'm getting fed up and I think I'll try harder to get RINOs replaced on the ballot by loyal Americans. Is there any way we could get a list of Republicans who have been hostile toward the right to be armed? And maybe a list of any Democrats who might not be hostile, if any such animal exists. Knowing who the enemy is shows us where our efforts need to be concentrated.
Also, we should be talking to the state Republican Party leadership about this. Let them know that as long as the Republicans in the state legislature remain derelict in their duty to defend the right to be armed they will get no money from patriots. Maybe we should take a closer look at Libertarians, if there is no practical difference between Republicans and Democrats.
Another thing, does Nebraska have a recall procedure? If we do we should be using it. And if we don't, can we maybe get a petition drive going to get one on the ballot? Colorado used a recall election awhile back to remove two sleazy anti-gun politicians who had run as loyal Americans and then betrayed those who elected them. We should be able to do the same.
