We got screwed. By trialgal on SBR http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121897&p=1713600#post1713600 :
Well, all the efforts expended over the last few days achieved little today. The Assembly Subcommittee voted in favor of taking the OHV Trust Fund money, even the two Democrats on the committee we thought were vulnerable went along with the proposal without saying anything. Seeing government in action is at times frustrating, and confusing.
But these actions make the need for a lawsuit more critical, and necessary. That's the only halfway justification that could be derived from any of this.
People are putting together next steps, which will probably target the Governor. We've done it before when Daphne's appointment was terminated, and we can work together again.
I'm going to ask all of you who signed on the letter we wrote to the Governor to sign again on a letter that will be developed.
But more than that, we need anyone with a connection to a Board of Supervisors, a motorcycle dealership, anything that benefits from the grants program, put together those numbers.
It's obvious that we don't have the political pushback to stop these takings. For right now, we only have the power of the people. And that power can be immense, we just have to wield it. That takes everyone doing smart things that can make a difference.
BTW, Brian Jones spoke very well, and eloquently about saving the OHV Trust Fund. If you are in his district, or know someone in his district, please say thanks for all of us.
Crediting Bruce Whitcher, he said a long time ago these battles for OHV were going to be won by the power of the people. He's right, maybe we should protest, maybe put together a petition, contact the media, I am not sure. Voting Simitian out of political office would be a great first step.
Well, all the efforts expended over the last few days achieved little today. The Assembly Subcommittee voted in favor of taking the OHV Trust Fund money, even the two Democrats on the committee we thought were vulnerable went along with the proposal without saying anything. Seeing government in action is at times frustrating, and confusing.
But these actions make the need for a lawsuit more critical, and necessary. That's the only halfway justification that could be derived from any of this.
People are putting together next steps, which will probably target the Governor. We've done it before when Daphne's appointment was terminated, and we can work together again.
I'm going to ask all of you who signed on the letter we wrote to the Governor to sign again on a letter that will be developed.
But more than that, we need anyone with a connection to a Board of Supervisors, a motorcycle dealership, anything that benefits from the grants program, put together those numbers.
It's obvious that we don't have the political pushback to stop these takings. For right now, we only have the power of the people. And that power can be immense, we just have to wield it. That takes everyone doing smart things that can make a difference.
BTW, Brian Jones spoke very well, and eloquently about saving the OHV Trust Fund. If you are in his district, or know someone in his district, please say thanks for all of us.
Crediting Bruce Whitcher, he said a long time ago these battles for OHV were going to be won by the power of the people. He's right, maybe we should protest, maybe put together a petition, contact the media, I am not sure. Voting Simitian out of political office would be a great first step.
