Legislative Update

UPDATE 11/16/05

Just returned from the NCOM Board meeting in Detroit. It was a very informative meeting as usual with the normal workshops. While there we placed Da’Lady’s name in the list for consideration to become a member of NCOM’s Legislative Task Force.

An unusual part of this trip occurred on our way back from Detroit. We flew out from Bush Intercontinental in Houston and everything went smoothly. Upon our return through Detroit Airport it was everything but routine. While passing through the check point we were pulled aside to be checked. The first thing wrong was I had a lighter and it was confiscated.
The TSA agent then said “you are carrying forbidden contraband” and opened my suitcase. Imagine my surprise when he removed a fully loaded pistol clip from my suitcase. Needless to say I was seeing myself disappear into one of those hidden prisons. After about 45 minuets of questions and checks they finally decided I was not a terrorist. They simply said they had to confiscate the contraband and I told them I understood that. I was then allowed to proceed on to my gate.
How did I manage to pass through security in Houston and not Detroit? Gives you some idea just how well this federal security system works.

Arrived home on Sunday and had to report for Jury duty on Monday. Tuesday all 14 cases scheduled for trial settled for plea bargain. Got today off but have to do it again on Thursday. Hopefully it will not last beyond that.

With the passage of Proposition #1 the voters have removed the constitutional requirement that government must operate on a balanced budget. This tricky little Proposition was passed by just 14.5% of the registered voters in Texas taking the time to vote. That means that just 11% of the registered voters in Texas gave the politicians the right to go into debt without figuring it into the budget. Texas is getting more like the Federal government every year.

There seems to be a little confusion on the request from Greg to Draft Sputnik for Governor. We are asking riders in each Senate or Representative district who has a person running unopposed and does not share our beliefs in government to put together a team and run for that office. Get the necessary 500 signatures set up a team and get on the Ballot. You must have the paper work done by January 2nd. I have always believed you lead by example so when Greg suggested I should run for governor I agreed if he could raise the 5000 signatures necessary then I would do that. Anyone interested in doing your part in this effort contact me or your Advisor and they can give you a list of unopposed races for this election.
“Be certain you let anyone you ask to sign a petition know that they can not vote in another Party’s Primary if they sign your petition.” They can of course vote any way they wish in November. For more information contact your district Advisor or Sputnik if you don’t have a district Advisor.