Paula: Your article reinforces my belief that 95%+ of ALL politicians (including Republicans) are useless shills - it's just a matter of degree. Throughout my career it has been my experience that a politician will tell you what you want to hear and act or vote in a manner that will ONLY further their own purposes and advancement. They will lie to your face and/or change their stance on an issue whenever it benefits them. The fact that such a straightforward effort to support law enforcement couldn't generate a single co-sponsor or any other meaningful support proves my point. I have personally had politicians lie to my face and promise to support my efforts on a multitude of issues, even as a Chief of Police, only to turn their back on me publicly. As I've said before, I, and many of my law enforcement friends, greatly appreciate your support/efforts and the support of many others like you. Unfortunately I have no faith in our elected officials at any level of government. The overwhelming number of politicians only serve to satisfy their egos and possess power that the common man doesn't have. It has little to do with "service". Happy New Year and stay safe!
I share your angst, Dale. Democratic policies may have helped unleash this public safety nightmare, but Republicans have done relatively little to fix it. I say this as someone who leans right.
I do however, think we're in a better starting position than we have been the past four years. Solid cabinet members have been nominated and we have a stronger network in place, one that includes the influential Independent Women.
Another thing that keeps me hopeful are the numbers associated with the Protect and Serve Act. It received a decent number of co-sponsors, which I believe can largely be attributed to how heavily this bill was lobbied, including by the citizenry. The more of us who can lobby our elected officials, the better chance we'll have for success.
I'm ready to hit the ground running in 2025, and in fact have a syndicated op-ed on this very topic set to be published this week.
Thanks for your continued support and kind words. Hang tight. Happy New Year to you, as well. : )
Paula: Your article reinforces my belief that 95%+ of ALL politicians (including Republicans) are useless shills - it's just a matter of degree. Throughout my career it has been my experience that a politician will tell you what you want to hear and act or vote in a manner that will ONLY further their own purposes and advancement. They will lie to your face and/or change their stance on an issue whenever it benefits them. The fact that such a straightforward effort to support law enforcement couldn't generate a single co-sponsor or any other meaningful support proves my point. I have personally had politicians lie to my face and promise to support my efforts on a multitude of issues, even as a Chief of Police, only to turn their back on me publicly. As I've said before, I, and many of my law enforcement friends, greatly appreciate your support/efforts and the support of many others like you. Unfortunately I have no faith in our elected officials at any level of government. The overwhelming number of politicians only serve to satisfy their egos and possess power that the common man doesn't have. It has little to do with "service". Happy New Year and stay safe!
Sad, isn't it?
I share your angst, Dale. Democratic policies may have helped unleash this public safety nightmare, but Republicans have done relatively little to fix it. I say this as someone who leans right.
I do however, think we're in a better starting position than we have been the past four years. Solid cabinet members have been nominated and we have a stronger network in place, one that includes the influential Independent Women.
Another thing that keeps me hopeful are the numbers associated with the Protect and Serve Act. It received a decent number of co-sponsors, which I believe can largely be attributed to how heavily this bill was lobbied, including by the citizenry. The more of us who can lobby our elected officials, the better chance we'll have for success.
I'm ready to hit the ground running in 2025, and in fact have a syndicated op-ed on this very topic set to be published this week.
Thanks for your continued support and kind words. Hang tight. Happy New Year to you, as well. : )
Cheers to 2025. Florida is sending two amazing men to the House, Jimmy Patronis in CD1 and Randy Fine in CD6. Keep up the great work.
Great news! Do you believe they'd be open to introducing police bills?
Happy New Year, Roland. May 2025 be the year we finally get this ship turned around. : )
Yes, I know Mr. Fine would!
Thanks!!
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