Troutslayer Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:31 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:31 PM I just found out last night that the Jackson County Board will vote to adopt resolutions of support for all the anti gun bills currently being debated in Springfield. Their meeting will take place Tuesday, May 22nd at 6 PM in the courthouse in Murphysboro. We are trying to form a grass roots group to attend this meeting and voice opposition to this support. If there are any members here in the Jackson County area or you are within driving distance, we would appreciate your attendance and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:47 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:47 PM 6+ hour drive for me, but bump for visibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutslayer Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:51 PM Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:51 PM Thanks for your support! I am afraid given the current political climate there will be more of this to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:55 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:55 PM They will not stop. Ever. Take the gloves off guys. Fight dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutslayer Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:57 PM Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:57 PM We are attempting to do just that. We need to overwhelm them with numbers this next meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357 Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:20 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:20 PM Looks like Bloomberg has reached out to them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:22 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:22 PM · Hidden by Lou, May 17, 2018 at 07:50 PM - No reason given Hidden by Lou, May 17, 2018 at 07:50 PM - No reason given Looks like Bloomberg has reached out to them too.He can’t take a dirt nap soon enough Link to comment
WitchDoctor Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:30 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:30 PM My wife is from down there. I am going and will politely raise heck. It's the university that makes them all soft, stoned and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:10 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:10 PM I'll be there as well Troutslayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholmes546 Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:21 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:21 PM How do I create a “topic” or “thread” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
357 Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:26 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 08:26 PM How do I create a “topic” or “thread”Click on start new topic located on the right below the advertisements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted May 18, 2018 at 02:06 AM Share Posted May 18, 2018 at 02:06 AM What are they, stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter1 Posted May 18, 2018 at 01:48 PM Share Posted May 18, 2018 at 01:48 PM I am a Murphysboro native and am planning to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:31 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:31 AM Short version: HUUUUUUGE pro gun turnout, overflowed the hearing room, the proposed anti sanctuary resolution went down in flames. Great job to those who spoke, including an active (off duty) ISP Trooper/USMC veteran who spoke passionately for our rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:52 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:52 AM Short version: HUUUUUUGE pro gun turnout, overflowed the hearing room, the proposed anti sanctuary resolution went down in flames. Great job to those who spoke, including an active (off duty) ISP Trooper/USMC veteran who spoke passionately for our rights.GREAT NEWS!!!!! Kinda like how it went in Marengo about the proposed shooting range (it was a pro-gun thing, but the turnout was huge and they voted all (but 1) in favor). Thats what happens when you overwhelm the antis, you win. All they have is feelings/emotions and wussy arguments about the children in which the laws/ordinances they want to enact will do nothing to protect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglebob Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:40 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:40 AM Short version: HUUUUUUGE pro gun turnout, overflowed the hearing room, the proposed anti sanctuary resolution went down in flames. Great job to those who spoke, including an active (off duty) ISP Trooper/USMC veteran who spoke passionately for our rights. I wish I'd seen this post on the 17th, I would have liked to have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricolor Posted May 23, 2018 at 02:13 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 02:13 AM great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly B. Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:20 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:20 AM Fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted May 23, 2018 at 04:43 AM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 04:43 AM http://www.wsiltv.com/story/38254497/jackson-county-citizens-speak-out-against-gun-control Jackson County citizens speak out against gun control Posted: May 22, 2018 11:13 PM CDTUpdated: May 22, 2018 11:26 PM CDTBy Hannah GebresilassieCONNECT Jackson County citizens speak out against gun control JACKSON CO. -- While at least five counties in Illinois declared themselves as gun sanctuaries, one Jackson County board member wants to take measures to support gun control. But Tuesday night, a room full of citizens spoke out in opposition. More than one hundred people showed up to the heated meeting at the Jackson County courthouse. Everyone from veterans to gun shop owners to concerned citizens spoke out, all of them speaking out against the idea of a resolution to support gun control laws making their way through the Illinois legislature. Board leaders told News 3 it all started with Board Member Julie Peterson coming to the legislative committee wanting to show support for gun control bills in Springfield. But other Board members, like gun-owner Laurie Nehring, expressed opposition toward a county resolution. "I really want the people in the county to understand that we don't have the authority to make gun legislation," said Laurie Nehring, Jackson County Board Member. "All of the directives that we get come from the state, come from the federal bills so this was really a waste of our time." Navy veteran Rick Pierson also spoke out. "The right to bear arms shall not be infringed upon," Pierson said. Pierson said they should focus on addressing other items like mental heath issues, which he blamed for recent school shootings. "Everybody is heartbroken about these shootings, I'm not going to give up my guns because these shootings," Pierson said. Jackson County Board Chairman John S. Rendleman called the issues complicated. “There’s issues of maturity of people who own guns, we have to address the fact that the Second Amendment is an individual right to own guns and people that want to regulate that have to deal with that fact," Rendleman said. "The idea of the shootings and the violence in this country is more than just guns, it's about mental health, but there is some responsibility of gun owners that have assault weapons, for example, to make sure those don't get in the hands of those who are mentally imbalanced." Board leaders told News 3 the board member who proposed the idea of a supportive resolution wanted to make the meeting but was unable to attend due to a family emergency. Board leaders admit there is a possibility a resolution could still show up at future meeting, but they said it's likely they'll vote it down based on citizens' reactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutslayer Posted May 23, 2018 at 11:08 AM Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 11:08 AM Thanks to all who turned out. This goes to show what we can accomplish when we show up in force. The opposition to these resolutions was overwhelming. Not one person came forward to speak in favor of the proposed resolution. Keep up the good fight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:26 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 12:26 PM Board leaders told News 3 the board member who proposed the idea of a supportive resolution wanted to make the meeting but was unable to attend due to a family emergency. I hate when that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutslayer Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:10 PM Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:10 PM Same board member is notorious for doing this in the past. She proposes unpopular ideas in committee and fails to show up at board meetings when an angry public arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twostarrz Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:23 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:23 PM Same board member is notorious for doing this in the past. She proposes unpopular ideas in committee and fails to show up at board meetings when an angry public arrives.$$$ Probably sitting in car in parking lot, crouched in fetal position in backseat, sucking thumb, murmuring “mommy” repeatedly $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:36 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:36 PM Same board member is notorious for doing this in the past. She proposes unpopular ideas in committee and fails to show up at board meetings when an angry public arrives.$$$ Probably sitting in car in parking lot, crouched in fetal position in backseat, sucking thumb, murmuring “mommy” repeatedly $$$ saw too many NRA bumper stickers when they pulled into the lot and left. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaKoncepts aka CGS Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:39 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:39 PM What did she think was gonna happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:41 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 01:41 PM What did she think was gonna happen? She thought all the unicorns and rainbows at the meeting will bring world peace and everyone singing kumbaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutslayer Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:17 PM Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:17 PM What did she think was gonna happen?The problem is these liberals rarely ever think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashdump Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:32 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:32 PM If this happens again somewhere, I wouldn't be surprised if bloomturd imports a bunch of "moms" and ships them there. Great showing by our side, nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:39 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 03:39 PM If this happens again somewhere, I wouldn't be surprised if bloomturd imports a bunch of "moms" and shipped them there. Great showing by our side, nonetheless!That's fine. This was spontaneous, unsponsored, and came about only because the lone board member who opposed the proposal put the word out on social media barely a week ahead of time. These were all local folks to my knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcc Posted May 23, 2018 at 06:10 PM Share Posted May 23, 2018 at 06:10 PM Short version: HUUUUUUGE pro gun turnout, overflowed the hearing room, the proposed anti sanctuary resolution went down in flames. Great job to those who spoke, including an active (off duty) ISP Trooper/USMC veteran who spoke passionately for our rights. Love oath keepers that are willing to speak out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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