As Maya Angelou famously said, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” This past week in Harrisburg, we got a real good look at the people who are trying to block the efforts to solve Pennsylvania’s gun violence crisis. And now that we know where they stand, we know what we have to do. First, House Judiciary Chair Rob Kauffman, R-Franklin, made himself absolutely clear when he said proposed gun laws including background check expansion, safe storage and Extreme Risk Protection Orders will not receive a vote this session. In fact, he said “We will not be considering red flag in the house judiciary committee. .. So long as Chairman Kauffman is chairman.'” Can you call Rep. Kauffman at (717) 705-2004 and tell him to hold a vote on Extreme Risk Protection Orders? All you have to say is “I’m calling to ask the chairman to hold a vote on Extreme Risk Protection Orders. This bill will save lives.” We also need to put pressure on Senator Lisa Baker to hold a vote on the Senate side. Can you give her a call at (717) 787-7428 and ask the same? Thank you! | |
