“THE WORLD IS WATCHING”
by New York State Grassroots Groups
(Mar. 9, 2015) — Positive Results of Sunday’s Gathering – Including:
· Nozzolio to Cosponsor Senator Marchione’s FULL Repeal
· Crouch to Cosponsor Assemblyman DePietro’s FULL Repeal
· Thank YOU Mr. Senator and Mr. Assemblyman – Keep Fighting, please.
Sunday March 8, 2015 a packed house at the SCOPE presentation hosted by the Seneca Sportsmen Club greeted Senator Nozzolio and Assemblyman Crouch. Both men stated their continuing dedication to repeal of the Safe Act and further stated their efforts to at least repeal many of the clauses within that bad statute. They “privately” outlined the legislature’s strategy being used to accomplish OUR goals. While the effort described sounded pretty good, at that time, it fell short of full repeal……..but that quickly changed. After this meeting we formed an alliance between US and legislative efforts which gives us great hope for FULL Repeal of the Safe Act. BTW – OUR lobbying / calls / letters are a HUGE factor.
After the initial presentations by the legislators, a motivated and knowledgeable audience engaged in a Q&Q+A that was really more of a brainstorming conversation. WE detailed the overwhelming facts for FULL repeal along with the changing perception of the Safe Act. OUR points were well taken by the legislators and they agreed to incorporate OUR “details” into their “tool bag” going forward. This week WE will further “strategize” with them and they will help us with “legislative details” and give US names to effectively pursue additional legislators to gain the majority support needed for a positive vote for FULL Repeal of the Safe Act. The “numbers” show WE are very close right now!!!!
Besides the obvious self-defense issues that the Safe Act brutally curtails is the fact that the Safe Act was and is a mass of corruption. The corruption surrounding all facets of the Safe Act is equal to the crimes uncovered by Preet Bharara. The blemish of the Safe Act MUST be erased for the sake of Albany’s integrity. FULL Repeal of the Safe Act will be a big step in Albany’s realization that the corruption in Albany is ending. NOTE: the budget …well – let’s just say it’s the job of the legislature, NOT the dictate of Cuomo. [WE did not remove you, Andy – but your days of dictating are numbered.]
RESULTS: Tuesday, March 3rd Albany Lobby Day:
It was a landmark day in Albany. The LOB and Capitol were packed with highly-motivated activists and lobbyist. It was an overwhelming success!!! WE can safely state that as a result there will be a minimum of 10 additional legislators that will sponsor and support FULL Repeal of the Safe Act!!! [WE ain’t finished – this week there is more lobbying to be done in Albany.]
Steve Aldstadt’s SCOPE delegation met with a slew of legislators and had a great acceptance by most legislators. The highlight was a very successful and fruitful meeting with – are you ready for this? – Dean Skelos. Steve will share the outcome of this “revelation” soon – stay tuned.
A delegation led by Denver Jones achieved a “literature drop” to 76 offices and additionally visited 43 legislators. All but 2 received US well. 2 additional legislators signed on to cosponsor FULL repeal / 4 additional legislators pledged to sign on / 6 others pledged they “lean” toward sponsoring / 6 more “privately stated” they would vote for FULL Repeal.
WE Will NOT Quit – WE Will NOT Back Down – FULL Repeal of the Safe Act is Now Inevitable.
Tomorrow – Tuesday March 10th WE return to Albany for serious lobbying. WE have a detailed letter with questions that demand answers on “positions” of every legislator. WE are determined to get that letter in the hands of every single one of them. WE recommend that every serious opponent of the Albany Corruption and the Safe Act try to join the Albany efforts.
Letters / Calls / Emails / Visits – Keep Pushing – They ARE Effective!!!!
You may or may not get direct answers but it is absolutely fact that every legislator knows they are receiving them and they absolutely feel the heat and pressure. The world is watching and they do praise OUR efforts – Please Keep Fighting.
Stay Tuned – New York is exploding with CIVIC Actions.
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Special Note:
[Fulton County SCOPE presentation March 27th, 2015 7:00 pm Pine Tree Rifle Club, 419 Johnson Ave., Johnstown, NY]