Virginia Tea Party Patriots

Chester Patriots fight Agenda 21

VA Tea Party Federation — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:47:04 +0000

Excerpt from a 1 February 2012 article titled “Citizens Speak out about Comp Plan”:

It looked as those in favor of Chesterfield County’s new draft countywide comprehensive plan stayed home last Wednesday when the Board of Supervisors listened to comments during a public hearing. Over 30 citizens took to the podium to express their opinion of the draft plan that has cost more than a $1 million to produce and has taken three years to wind its way to Chesterfield’s Board of Supervisors. Only a few speakers expressed total support of the draft plan. One speaker focused on transportation; mostly public transportation routes. … Many of the speakers expressed their concern for the plan because of their opinion that the comprehensive plan is part of a wider effort called Agenda 21. Agenda 21 is an action plan of the United Nations related to sustainable development and was an outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in 1992. It is a comprehensive blueprint of action to be taken in every area in which humans directly affect the environment. Area Tea Party groups have begun to speak out on their opposition to sustainable development, environment and property rights. …

For more of the article, go to The Village News.

CoLA Scorecard Bill Summaries

Communications — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:06:53 +0000

SUPPORT:

HB10 re: Taxes — SUPPORT

BPOL tax; maximum fee and tax rates established by a locality.

This bill supports Va Small Business. The bill makes changes to business taxes that are highly punitive to start up and small businesses as the tax is currently charged on gross receipts. A business owes these taxes regardless of their profitability. The business community has been trying to change this tax for years.

HB27 re: Cap and Trade / Agenda 21 — SUPPORT

Residential energy efficiency standards; exempts certain homes from federal cap & trade legislation.

By supporting this bill we oppose Federal Law being imposed by unelected bureaucrats in Washington. It will exempt Virginians from very expensive EPA / Cap and Trade efficiency standards being applied to private residences. See this impact statement for more detail.

HB33 re: Preserves VA “Right to Work” — SUPPORT

Public procurement; state agency agreements with labor organizations.

VA is a Right to Work State. Residents of VA can not be forced to join a union to get or keep a job. This law reaffirms that fact. With this law no public works contracts can have a union labor requirement.

HB73 re: Welfare costs and eligibility — SUPPORT

VIEW; substance abuse screening and assessment of public assistance applicants and recipients.

This law requires drug testing in order to receive welfare benefits in Virginia. TANF benefits can be denied for one year if a person tests positive for the use of illegal substances or refuses to take a drug test.

HB264 re: Health Care in Virginia — SUPPORT

Interstate Health Care Compact; established.

By joining this Compact Virginia will become part of a national Health Care Compact. (4 States have already passed this Compact into law.) The Compact must be approved by Congress to take effect. Once approved by Congress, Virginia will be free to design her own Health Care program.

The CoLA committee is prepared to fight for a free market system that will put health care decisions back in the hands of the patient and Doctor.

HB472 re: Immigration — SUPPORT

Immigration query at arrest; law-enforcement officer to determine status after lawful traffic stop.

The title of this bill is self explanatory. It is estimated welfare programs available to Illegal immigrants costs Virginia taxpayers 1.7 Billion a year.

HB631 re: Rule of law — SUPPORT

Application of foreign law in Virginia courts.

Provides that court decisions and contracts and other agreements will be void as violative of the public policy of the Commonwealth where such decisions or contracts are based on foreign law. The Virginia system of justice is based on the US and Virginia Constitutions; both documents include provisions for amending if a group desires change.

HB869 re: UN Agenda 21 — SUPPORT

Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities.

This law changes existing law to remove mandated Urban Developments by making them optional at the local level.

HB912 re: Federal Government Commerce Clause abuse — SUPPORT

Virginia Intrastate Commerce Act.

Declares that all goods grown, manufactured, or made in the Commonwealth of Virginia and all services performed in the Commonwealth of Virginia, when such goods or services are sold, maintained, or retained in the Commonwealth of Virginia on or after July 1, 2012, shall not be subject to the authority of the Congress of the United States under its constitutional power to regulate commerce among the several states. This bill combats abuse of the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution by Federal lawmakers and unelected regulatory bodies.

HB1084 re: Voter Fraud / Immigration — SUPPORT

Voter identification requirements; photo ID; provisional ballots.

Requires photo ID at the polls. This bill would be a major step toward fighting the existing voter fraud in Virginia.

HB1129 re: Virginia Retirement Fund — SUPPORT

Virginia Retirement System; modifies several provisions of defined benefit retirement plan.

Help to control the unsustainable growth in tax payer liability for Virginia’s public retirement system.

HB1130 re: Virginia Retirement Fund — SUPPORT

Virginia Retirement System; new optional hybrid retirement plan created.

Defined contribution plan is the best option to control costs. This helps.

HB1160 re: Unlawful Detention of US Citizens — SUPPORT

Unlawful detention of U.S. citizens; prevents any agency, etc., from assisting in investigation.

Prevents any agency, political subdivision, employee, or member of the military of Virginia from assisting an agency or the armed forces of the United States in the investigation, prosecution, or detainment of a United States citizen in violation of the Constitution of Virginia.

HJ3 re: Eminent Domain powers of Virginia State Government — SUPPORT

Constitutional amendment; taking or damaging of private property for public use (second reference).

An amendment to the VA Constitution to protect the property rights of Virginians. Passage of this amendment would place it on the November 2012 ballot.

OPPOSE:

HB354 re: UN Agenda 21 — OPPOSE

Benefit limited liability companies; purpose is to create general public benefit.

Legislation establishing Benefit Corporations (B corporations) passed unanimously in 2011. HB 354 establishes LLC Benefit Corporations. Learn about B Corporations here. The originator and force behind this concept is “B Labs”. Check out the descriptions of B Corporations currently established.

HB657 re: UN Agenda 21, Cap and Trade — OPPOSE

Renewable energy portfolio standard program; adjusts mix of energy sources that qualify.

Increases the requirement for power generation from renewable sources to 20% by 2017 and to 40% by 2023 (FYI…..nuclear no longer qualifies)

HB802 re: Taxes — OPPOSE

Virginia Pump Toll; established.

Proposes huge gas taxes………..

SB131 re: School choice — OPPOSE

Income tax, corporate; educational improvement scholarships credit.

See attachments to the Action Alert requesting calls to Senator Stanley to substitute model Cato language. The attachments give simple, easy to understand, differences between this bill and a good UNIVERSAL Education Tax Credit. A good tax credit program is available to anyone (Universal), is 100% deductible, gives parents choice and ultimately promotes competition between schools. SB 131 is so limited that it is meaningless. If they can’t pass a better bill this year…why think they can improve this next year…and the next year etc. etc.

SB188 re: Potential election fraud — OPPOSE

Absentee voting; application by electronic mail or other electronic means.

This bill would begin the set up for an Internet system for voting in VA. Combined with other proposed bills, which would allow no-excuse absentee voting, it would not be long before we are like other states where a majority of votes are in before election day. The potential for election fraud is enormous.

SB241 re: Education Tax Credits — OPPOSE

Tax credits; businesses providing assistance to low-income families, etc., in private schools.

This bill is a monster. If it were to pass, the school tax credit system would be administered by the Dept. of Education.

SB493 re: UN Agenda 21 — OPPOSE

Electric and natural gas utilities; energy efficiency programs.

Includes “Customer Engagement Programs”, the new name for “smart meters”.

Best Intentions – Unitended Consequences

VA Tea Party Federation — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:11:31 +0000

The January 11^th issue of the Fauquier Times Democrat contained an editorial entitled Conventional Wisdom. In it the editor delivered two very different stories. The latter part of the piece conveyed some great news for agribusiness here in Fauquier County. Having 10% of the wineries in Virginia, Fauquier is a leader in the state. In fact, we were informed that our county can look forward to receiving visits from some of the wine lovers who read Wine Enthusiast magazine since Virginia is in their top three national destinations for wine lovers. This is a great testament to our wine growers and of the ability of agriculture and government to work together. I hope the new Board of Supervisors will continue to allow this business to prosper. That being said, in order to get to this good news I had to wade through a very strange take on job creation. The editor quoted William Baker, President of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), to say “…it is essential that the public understand that environmental regulations will create jobs to reduce pollution.” Baker went on to estimate (no factual number was given) 240,000 jobs were created. The editor then went on to say “The environmental-protection industry is now worth $312 billion a year nationally and employs almost 1.7 million people.” The editor boasted that approximately 75% of job growth in this field is driven by GOVERNMENT REGULATION (my capitalization). I felt this deserved some thoughtful investigation, so I offer the facts and thoughts that follow. Please keep in mind, as stated previously in this newspaper, I want what every other reasonable citizen wants: clean air, clean water and a job-friendly environment. The CBF Chief Executive is using the new talking point of the left: Government is Creating Jobs. The effort is to discredit the truth known by any honest economist: Jobs are created by the Free Enterprise System that became dominant in the Western World following the demise of feudalism.The truth is government jobs are mandated, not created. In the Free Enterprise system, an entrepreneur takes his own initiative and utilizes his own money, saved or borrowed, to create his or her business. When the business is successful and the company grows, the entrepreneur hires people and creates wealth for him or herself and others. Tax dollars are not part of the income of the company; they are part of the expenditure, or burden, of the company. When government “creates” jobs, taxpayer funds derived from the tax burden of these same entrepreneurs is used to both create the job and fund its sustained existence through direct funding, tax breaks and grants. So who really brings about the ability to create the job: is it the bureaucrat working for the taxpayer-funded government agency who hires the contractors and regulators as required by government rules and regulations or is it the entrepreneur who creates the wealth from which the bureaucrat skims dollars to make its payrolls? Moreover, this whole theory of “government creating jobs” is very similar to Bastiat’s 1850 parable of the broken window. The unforeseen consequence of funneling large sums of taxpayer funds into government employment roles does not create wealth for the society in general; it serves only those directly employed by this same government. This is because the funding source is not self-generating and self-sufficient. It is dependent upon the success of the free enterprise system it is milking for its very existence. This demonstrates how opportunity costs, as well as the law of unintended consequences, affect economic activity in ways that are "unseen" or ignored. The enormous growth of the Federal Government over the last 100 years is resulting in a diminution of our freedoms and a huge expansion of costly government regulations. The U.S. government justifies these regulations as symbols of progress in the fight to rein in the natural excesses of free market capitalism. However, an enormous federal government that controls approximately a quarter of national income has equally excessive tendencies. This state of affairs begs the question: If it is the responsibility of government to maintain oversight and check excesses of corporations, who will regulate the government? Regulatory agencies have little incentive to police themselves, and the truth of this claim is evidenced by their growing body of work. In 2010, regulation proliferation set a new record with 3,573 final rules in the 2010 Federal Register, and proposed rules were up by 20 percent. In 2010 the Obama administration published 82,480 pages of regulations. According to studies by The American Action Forum and the Heartland Institute, federal regulations in 2011 added more than $231 billion in regulatory costs to private businesses and state and local governments. Lost work hours associated with abiding by new regulations totaled an astounding 133 million hours of paperwork. A good example of this, as it relates to environmental regulation, is the EPA. Started in 1970 with an initial workforce of 4,084 employees, the EPA has quadrupled its direct staff to 17,359. The total taxpayer-funded budget for the EPA for this year, 2012, will be $9 billion. The EPA has spent over $250 million just since 2005 on the clean-up of the Chesapeake Bay with another $67.4 million projected for this year. The EPA will also force local jurisdictions to pony up. The Washington Examiner recently reported that Prince Georges County, Maryland, only one of the many jurisdictions affected by mandatory EPA Bay regulations, will be forced to spend more than $800 million over the next decade for their share of EPA Bay regulatory compliance. The estimated cost for Virginia to comply with EPA regulations for the next two years is $82 million while another $159 million is to be spent this year for previous commitments. Virginia 6^th District US Representative Bob Goodlatte is pushing back. He states “These overzealous regulations will affect everyone who lives, works, and farms in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, and the cost of complying with these requirements will be devastating during our current economic downturn, result in many billions of dollars in economic losses to states, cities and towns, farms and other businesses large and small.” Is he right? I can only relate my personal experience. A year ago I attended a meeting conducted by the Rappahanock-Rapidan Regional Commission to seek solutions for our “dirty” streams which fall into our part of the Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Act. I discovered factual analysis pinpointing the source of the purported stream problems did not exist. There were even unresolved questions about the validity of the tests for determining the existence and magnitude of actual unclean water. To solve the perceived problem we were being given a shotgun approach solution. For me, it threw into doubt the efficacy of this entire program. And what if the Bay restoration regulations follow the logic and job creation tactics of the Forest Service? Montana’s Finley Basin has known tungsten deposits. A company wanted to bring revenue and jobs to the state by developing the resource. While the property was successfully drilled and recognized by Union Carbide in the seventies, it is now about 200 yards inside a roadless study area. The Forest Service was willing to offer a conditional drilling permit. Among the conditions were these requirements: 1) The drill sites must be cleared using hand tools, 2) the drilling equipment and fuel must be transported to the site by a team of pack mules, 3) the mules must be fed certified weed-free hay, and 4) drill site and trail reclamation must be done using hand tools. Needless to say, these jobs were never created for man or beast. As Frederic Bastiat explained over a century ago, sometimes the best intentions have unintended consequences. Rick Buchanan Event Chairman, VTPP Federation

TAKE ACTION: American Laws for American Courts

VA Tea Party Federation — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:14:58 +0000

From the Virginia Federation of Tea Party Patriots: End Sharia Law in America Call the Courts of Justice committee: This bill will come up for vote in Civil Sub-Committee this afternoon. Bill Numbers HB825 + HB 631 are in Civil Sub Committee this afternoon: We are IN FAVOR of this bill! Delegate Sal R. Iaquinto – R – 84th – 804-698-1084 Delegate Terry G. Kilgore – R – 1st – 804-698-1001 Delegate Loupassi – R – 68th – 804-698-1068 Delegate Greg Habeeb – R – 8th – 804-698-1008 Delegate Peter Ferrell – R – 56th – 804-698-1056 Delegate Randall Minchew – R – 804-698-1010 Delegate Joseph Johnson – D – 4th – 804-698-1004 Delegate David Toscano – D – 57th – 804-698-1057 Delegate Jennifer McClellan – D – 71st – 804-698-1171

U.S. Supreme Court: Florida v. Health & Human Services (HHS)

VA Tea Party Federation — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:50:18 +0000

Thanks to the American Legislative Exchange Council for pointing out a list of key dates for when the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will consider Florida v. HHS*, the lawsuit regarding the federal health care reform law known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

BRIEFING SCHEDULE January 27: Deadline for the government to file its brief on PPACA’s severability February 3: Deadline for amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs supporting the government on PPACA’s severability February 6: Deadline for plaintiff states/NFIB to file reply briefs to the government and its amici on PPACA’s individual mandate February 10: Deadline for the government’s brief responding to the plaintiff states on PPACA’s Medicaid expansion February 13: Deadline for amicus briefs supporting the plaintiff states/NFIB on their challenge to PPACA’s individual mandate February 17: Deadline for the PPACA severability brief from SCOTUS-appointed amicus counsel, H. Bartow Farr III February 17: Deadline for amicus briefs supporting the government on PPACA’s Medicaid expansion February 24: Deadline for amicus briefs supporting the SCOTUS-appointed amicus counsel on PPACA’s severability February 27: Deadline for NFIB’s reply brief on whether the federal Anti-Injunction Act precludes SCOTUS from hearing the case before the individual mandate’s penalties take effect in 2015 March 7: Deadline for the government’s reply brief on PPACA’s individual mandate March 12: Deadline for the SCOTUS-appointed amicus counsel’s reply brief on the federal Anti-Injunction Act March 12: Deadline for the plaintiff states’ reply brief on PPACA’s Medicaid expansion March 13: Deadline for the plaintiff states/NFIB/government to file reply briefs on PPACA’s severability ORAL ARGUMENT SCHEDULE March 26, 10:00-11:00 a.m.: Oral argument on whether the federal Anti-Injunction Act applies to this case March 27, 10:00 a.m.-Noon: Oral argument on PPACA’s individual mandate March 28, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: Oral argument on PPACA’s severability March 28, 1:00-2:00 p.m.: Oral argument on PPACA’s Medicaid expansion For the latest news and analysis on the health care lawsuit, be sure to visit the ACA Litigation Blog and the Independent Women’s Forum’s HealthCareLawsuits.org.

Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA & PIPA

VA Tea Party Federation — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:54:30 +0000

Federal Action Alert: Wikipedia et al Go Dark over SOPA and PIPA

Numerous Internet Web sites, such as Wikipedia and Craig’s List, went dark today in protest over bills being considered before the US Congress. The Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 3261) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (S. 968) are at the center of this controversy. For TEA Partiers, it can be confusing. TP favorite Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) supports the acts while TP favorites Reps. Michelle Bachman (R-MN), Ron Paul (R-TX), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), as well as Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) oppose the acts. If passed, sites such as Google would be ordered to remove listings of “rogue websites operated and registered overseas” that are found to be dedicated to copyright infringement. The U.S. attorney general would be allowed to take action against foreign websites found to be “dedicated” to copyright infringement. US-based companies, including search engines and domain name registrars, could be ordered to block access to these infringing sites. Online companies, including Google and Facebook, argue that SOPA’s enforcement is tantamount to censorship and will stifle innovation. According to Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) on Meet the Press on Sunday, 15 Jan., a manager’s amendment will be introduced in the latter half of January, which is intended to ameliorate contending parties on this issue. Until the public sees this amendment, it will be impossible to know how the Internet will be controlled. As free-market types, TEA Partiers generally dislike any government intrusion on the free market. These acts would place some heavy burdens on Web sites. Emotions are palpable on both sides. Please contact your legislator in the US House and US Senate to express your concern with this potential intrusion on the Internet. Yours for Freedom, Joe Guarino, chairman Legislative Committee

Richmond TEA Party

www.richmondteaparty.com

An American Awakening

VA Tea Party Federation — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:35:47 +0000

From the lodge, Glacier National Park, Montana

To say that this is an important year in our nation’s history is quite the understatement. “Historical” is a better adjective, but even that doesn’t seem to reflect the dire situation that America is facing. In November, we will decide how our great country moves forward. In my mind, there are two choices: 1. Socialism, and the end of the Great American Experiment. Or 2. A striking and deliberate return to the principles of our Founding Fathers, and the salvation of an idea for which so many have fought to protect: Liberty. The choice will be of the present, but it shall be heard ringing deep into our nation’s future. The magnitude of the moment is clear to me. Sadly, many people do not see it the way I do. People in our federal government are actively seeking to destroy everything we have come to know and love about America, and how she was founded. The Constitution has been under relentless assault by this President, who routinely disrespects America’s most sacred document and the laws it sets forth. Most of our government leaders in Congress have fallen far short of our expectations, save a few freshmen with gravitas. There is nothing that impassions me more than the thought of protecting this country, for which I so deeply love. As a 28-year old veteran, many could say that I have already done my patriotic duty. I am proud of my military service, but now, as a civilian, I have been seeking new ways to continue my fight for the noble Cause. Thankfully, I have found a group of individuals who share my ideals. And the future is looking bright. The Richmond Tea Party was established in February 2009. It has grown to become the largest of the Tea Party movements in Virginia, and I am one of their newest members. During my orientation, it became immediately clear that I was once again among patriots. For the first time since I left the military, I didn’t feel alone. We recited the pledge of allegiance, hands over hearts, as I had once done in the days of my youth. I felt a sweeping relief as I suddenly realized that there are others who are just as restless and have never lost hope. The moment was powerful. I believe that there are many, like me, who are looking for a way to make a difference in the future of our country. The Tea Party, on a national level, has already begun to shape our return to Constitutional integrity. The results of the 2010 congressional elections were a giant step in that direction. The fight, however, has only just begun. And there is nothing more satisfying to me than knowing that I will be a part of it…part of the Great Cause of our time. As Thomas Paine wrote, “The sun never shined on a cause of greater worth.” It is time to wake up and embrace the sunlight once again.

Lobby Day – January 16, 2012 – Tea Party Happenings

VA Tea Party Federation — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:03:21 +0000

VA Tea Party Patriots Federation Lobby Day at the Capitol JANUARY 16, 2012 Schedule of Events: 8:30am to Noon "Relax by the Fireplace" The Tobacco Co. Victorian Lounge 12th and Cary St Meet up with your friends, hang out by the fire. Then hop the "Grassroots Taxi" to the Capitol. Complimentary coffee "Grassroots Taxi" to the Capitol (8:30am to 3pm) Sponsored by Central Virginia Tea Party (Driver tips appreciated) 8:30am until ... Lobby your Legislators General Assembly Building (GAB) 910 Capitol Square, (9th & Broad st) Make advance appointments with your Legislators or their Legislative assistant. Hook up with a Patriot Capitol Guide Tours leave from the 1st floor information desk at 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30am Provided by Richmond Tea Party Legislative Committee. 8:30am until ... General Assembly, Monday, standing committee meetings. General Assembly Building (GAB) 910 Capitol Square (9th & Broad Sts.) 9:30 - 11:00 am Patriot Hospitality rooms: In the General Assembly Building Sponsored by some of our Delegates. They are buying us coffee! Stop by between appointments with your legislators.

Northern, Western and Southwestern Patriot groups:

7th floor West conference room.

Sponsored by Delegates Scott Lingamfelter and Rich Anderson

Central Virginia and Tidewater Patriot groups:

8th floor West conference room.

Sponsored by Delegates John O'Bannon and Peter Farrell

11:00am to noon Rally at the Bell Tower. Join the Virginia Civil Defense League (VCDL) for their annual Lobby Day Rally at the Capitol Bell Tower. (No signs with poles permitted on the Capitol grounds) 11:00am - 1pm Patriot Lunch Special Sam Miller's 1210 East Cary St, in historic Shockoe Slip $9.50 including tax and tip Select 2 from: Soup, 1/2 sandwich, 1/2 salad. Nonalcoholic beverage and small dessert are included. "Grassroots Taxi" to the Restaurant from 9th & Grace St. until 3pm Compliments of Central Virginia Tea Party (driver tips appreciated) 12:00 Noon General Assembly Session Watch from the Capitol gallery - or - On closed circuit TV in the General Assembly Building Conference rooms. 2 - 5pm Legislator Meet & Greet Reception Sam Miller's 1210 East Cary St Light hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar. Happy Hour begins at 2pm Invite your Legislators to stop by Complimentary car service from the Capitol Details are in his/her invitation. Sponsored by VTPP Federation, CoLA Committee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PARKING METERS ARE FREE January 16, Martin Luther King Day, is a Federal Holiday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sign up for CoLA Action Alerts during the General Assembly. Help PASS or KILL a bill....Let your voice be heard ! http://cola.virginiateapartypatriots.com/cola-alert-sign-up/

Lobby Day January 16, 2012 in Richmond, VA

VA Tea Party Federation — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:13:20 +0000

Join the Lynchburg Tea Party and other groups like the Virginia Citizens Defense League in Richmond, VA on January 16,2012 at 9 AM.

The LTP will be meeting in the Target Parking lot at 5:30 A.M. to carpool (share gas costs if possible) to the state capitol.

Lobbying activities begin with the VCDL at around 8:30 A.M.

Enjoy boots on the ground activism and lobby your representatives in Richmond, VA for Liberty.

VCDL is by far the largest organization next to the Tea Party to participate in this event.

Every year on MLK day the General Assembly is filled with visitors. These people are citizen lobbyists trying to make their voices heard. The largest group is usually the VCDL. On January 16, 2012 so you’ll likely see lots of “Guns Save Lives” stickers in Blaze orange. I’ll be on hand this year for the 3rd time since moving to Virginia in 2008 to serve as a group volunteer.

The VCDL (Virginia Citizens Defense League) is Virginia’s ONLY no compromise gun rights group. Thousands of active members will be legally carrying guns in the Capitol for Lobby Day 2012. Don’t miss out! This is a fun time to bring your family and help expand liberty in the commonwealth. Guns Do indeed save lives, over 2.5 Million times per year in fact. Other Gun Rights groups like to take credit for victories in Virginia. But it’s VCDL’s no compromise attitude which in a very short time has proven: More Guns = Less Crime just as Author John Lott illustrated in his book!

Question: What does the title mean: More Guns, Less Crime?

John R. Lott, Jr.: States with the largest increases in gun ownership also have the largest drops in violent crimes. Thirty-one states now have such laws—called “shall-issue” laws. These laws allow adults the right to carry concealed handguns if they do not have a criminal record or a history of significant mental illness.

We’ve seen the reality of this. As more and more states have expanded your RIGHT to carry a gun. Some places have refused; New York, Chicago, and Even Washington D.C. have all refused to allow citizens to defend themselves. Don’t take my word for it. View the stats yourself. My grandmother is fond of saying “why do you need a gun, crime is low here in Virginia”. To which I respond “crime is low here cause I can carry a gun” and I do!

Join Us!

FACEBOOK EVENT:

Open Carry inside the General Assembly building is allowed for CHP holders.

We will be assembling outside the main entrance at 8:45 a.m., and hope to be done with team and individual lobbying by 11:00 a.m. at which time we will have our rally at the bell tower.

Feel free to POST Car Pool information on the FACEBOOK EVENT. Ride needed from where or # of seats available from where.

Southside Virginia Tea Party Patriots Meeting Jan.19th.

VA Tea Party Federation — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Jan 19 Meeting with a Visitor from History 7 pm at Charlotte Courthouse Travis Witt will portray the Revolutionary War hero and Virginia pastor John Peter Muhlenberg with a re-enactment of his renowned last sermon to his congregation in which he announced his decision to join the Continental Army under George Washington. He was so persuasive that he took with him 300 men from his county and formed the Eighth Virginia. The educational and dramatic nature of the event will make it ideal for families and students of all ages. The meeting will begin at 7 pm on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Charlotte County Courthouse. Travis Witt, a native of Bedford County is a graduate of James Madison University and Liberty University. His 13 part video series, “What Has Happened to MY Country?” helps others recognize the reasons for America’s greatness and how to its roots of honor and greatness. Travis is co-founder of the Bedford Area Tea Party Patriots where he began his portrayal of the Rev. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, a Revolutionary pastor from Woodstock, VA, a Major General in Washington’s army, and a politician who was involved in the First House of Representatives (1789) that wrote the Bill of Rights. Travis’ monologue of this American hero traces Muhlenberg’s life from politician to patriot to pastor and provides a unique perspective and a better understanding of American history during the Independence, War, and Constitutional years