She is retired from her job as state representative. Oh, and she keeps the job too, which means we pay her pension and her salary at the same time. If that's not enough for you she doesn't contribute to the retirement fund (which is bust) because she's technically retired. Follow that? Only in NJ.
Please don't tell me you've never heard of the double-dipping allowance that NJ has for state and local employees.
Does anyone see a pattern in this thread? The democrats are trying to ever reduce the 2a rights in NJ. The people who are pro-2a say we should vote them out, or even better recall. Every attempt to do so has failed leaving said folks frustrated--again. Einstein's definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again expecting a different result. I'm not throwing a wet blanket on this I'm just thinking maybe trying a different approach to voting in your candidates could be in order. I don't have the answer or I'd gladly provide it because I'm not that cruel.
Do you realize the depth of the issues in NJ? The 2A issues are just one of the ridiculous bits about NJ. How about the size of the safety net population? We look like Alabama, but at least they are friendly 2A. How about the 120 billion in unfunded state pension liabilities? How is that going to be made up when we already have the highest tax burden in the US? Anyone look at the roads? Ready for a quarter on the gas tax? Did anyone know that the COO of Sanzari construction, one of the states biggest construction contractors, is Paul Sarlo chair of the senate appropriations committee and biggest proponent of a gas tax increase? He's such a proponent that he's willing to give a bit on the estate tax. Speaking of which did you know only 18 states have either an inheritance or estate tax and NJ is one of 2 that have both (MD is the other)? Ever read the Abbott v Burke ruling that provide 6.5 billion of 8 billion in school funding to 31 school districts? Anyone know that Senator Lesniak's law firm scores no bid state contracts?
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/11/weiner_lesniak_scores_another_no-bid_contract_from_jersey_city.html
Shall I go on? Ok, one more thing. How about Fulop moving McGreevey to a county job for exactly enough days to score lifetime medical benefits? You know that criminal is retired, collecting multiple pensions and is employed by JC for over 100k / year right?
You cannot look at the 2a in isolation when trying to get your slate approved. Too many people, even conservatives don't care that much about it, but the do care about their wallets a bit. The depth of corruption in this state is unrivaled and benefitting too many people to be easily changed. Ben Franklin once said, when people realize they can vote themselves money it will herald the end of the republic. How do you think the NJ democrats have strangled this state? By giving away your money in exchange for votes.
When blasting the opposition don't just focus on one issue that doesn't have broad appeal outside of a small group because you won't rally the support you need. Look at the results thus far. All of the issues that out these people in place need to addressed. Property taxes, income taxes, school funding, etx to rally more than just the gun owners. There has to be candidates that give you what you want on 2a and have a broad appeal related to the other items.
We don't even have a governor that gives a shit about your gun rights--he's pandering and hasn't changed no matter what he says. He can give CCW with a stroke of a pen, hell Obama loves executive orders, why not CC? He wants people to believe he's pro-gun in case in wants to get a federal office, but his track record tells us otherwise. What was his NRA grade?
Lastly the legislative map recently one by the democrats has benefitted them greatly. Thus making it a bit more difficult to get the republicans in. Thus, more need for mass appeal on other issues that non gun owners are facing to get them in your side.
I didn't expect to go on-and-on here but I got on a roll You can delete the post if you want.