Got this e-mail from Jim Tomes
I don't have much time anymore to write letters like I used to, but I'd like to take this opportunity just to brief everyone on some things going on.
About two weeks ago I was contacted by a reporter for the Indiana Lawyer, David Stafford who was putting a story together about SB 292 and the lawsuits that were filed since then against municipalities who have violated this new law. You can read the story for yourself http://www.theindianalawyer.com/lawsuits-test-gun-restrictions-at-polling-places--local-regulations/PARAMS/article/29634
The one question that Mr. Stafford asked multiple times was if I would consider doing something at the state level to clarify what the exemptions of the law are or allowing a change in cases like polling areas. Simpley stated I said that the law is very clear and it's unfortunate that some local officials in some cities don't want to comply, either through obstinacies or ignorance and no I would not agree to any changes in the current law in that respect.
On a different note I was told that one of our local state legislators who was attending a Fraternal Order of Police candidate night recently was engaged in questions and comments about SB 1, the bill that was passed concerning the Castle Doctrine or sometimes called "stand your ground" law. It seems that some of the local Evansville city police are really upset about this law which actually was to their benefit. Nevertheless, they are mad and mad at those of us who support the citizens right to protect their homes from invasions.
In any event this state legislator here took their spouse's NRA membership card and cut it up in front of the audience of police to the cheers of those present. Two days ago I asked this legislator point blank if they did indeed do that and was told absolutely.
It is somewhat curious that SB 1 was more about the Fourth Amendment than the Second but nonetheless the anger is toward the NRA and legislators who stand for the Constitution.
In our blue skies there will always be dark clouds. I hope that we can STAY UNITED for what ever lies ahead. I hope that we will continue to assemble together at our 2nd Amendment Patriot meetings and those who have drifted away will see the need to rejoin us and help all of us bear the task of holding the line.
We're now just days away from another major chapter in this country's history come November 6th. I'm sure that interested groups from all sides are working to be victorious in achieving their goal. It would sure be comforting to see that we have not just the numbers but people with the determination to stand together and face the threat to freedom and liberty, not just for our kids, but for ourselves. The fact is that we are the ones to whom this duty rests.
Failing now to apply ourselves is not an option. Those who have reasons not to help are exceeded only by those who have excuses not to help.
If there is a candidate or incumbent at any level in your own piece of the country that will be an asset please lend a hand in getting that person elected.
“In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result.” James Allen (1864-1912)
Jim Tomes