RandySF
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Sun Jan-09-11 12:18 AM
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I don't need unfettered access to my Member of Congress |
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I live in the 8th Congressional District of California, Nancy's district. While she was Speaker of the House, she had a security detail from, I believe, Capitol Hill police. As Minority Leader, I don't know if she will have any at all. It would be nice to meet her, but I don't need unfettered access to her. If I have a problem that might need her office's attention, I'll gladly make appointments, go through metal detectors or just talk to her district staff. I want her and EVERY member to be safe. We give up a little freedom for our own safety, we should give up some access for their safety.
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EFerrari
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Sun Jan-09-11 12:20 AM
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1. I don't think Nancy had a single townhall during Bush's whole |
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second term. She may have had one.
You don't have unfettered access to her. In fact, you don't have any access to her. You can call and speak to a receptionist, that's about it.
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Sun Jan-09-11 12:21 AM
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2. They should be safe, even more safe then other people in society. |
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Since lack of safety can be used as intimidation, the intent of violent people.
I do hope for the safety of people in office in many places, public and private, because intimidation should not be used for those things.
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beyurslf
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Sun Jan-09-11 12:57 AM
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3. The Speaker of the House is a little different than a regular congressperson. |
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She was second in line to the presidency.
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JDPriestly
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Sun Jan-09-11 01:24 AM
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4. Our Congressman is extremely popular in our district. |
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We really like him. He holds town-hall coffees frequently, and lots of people attend. Usually, but not always, police officers are present.
I hope they don't end. He is such a nice guy. I can't imagine anyone hurting him. But he doesn't hold meetings in supermarkets. He holds them in schools and other publicly owned places.
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