[StBernard] Vote Yes on 2 and Protect the 2nd Amendment!

[Westley Annis]

Dear Fellow Republicans,

As we saw during this week's presidential debate, the stakes couldn't be any higher as Americans head to the polls on November 6.
 
Here in Louisiana, we will do our part to help improve America's future by casting our electoral votes for the Romney/Ryan ticket and electing conservative leaders to local offices, the Public Service Commission and the Louisiana Supreme Court. We have the historic opportunity to set an example for the nation by passing the strongest protection of the Second Amendment in the United States. This is no ordinary election. One way or another, history will be made, and we want you to be a part of it. 

Thanks to the leadership of Governor Jindal, Senator Neil Riser, Representative Chris Broadwater and the National Rifle Association, the Louisiana Legislature adopted legislation that would give Louisiana gun owners the strongest protection in the country. This legislation will be before Louisiana voters on November 6 as Constitutional Amendment No. 2.  In August, the governing body of the Republican Party of Louisiana, the State Central Committee, unanimously adopted a resolution by Baton Rouge SCC member Bryan Jeansonne (read it here <http://lagop.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=81f80dfae08a15f3629eabdeb&id=1ed43fa0e3&e=6a30004df9> ) to endorse the amendment. 
 
The liberals are working to defeat this amendment. Their leftwing friends in the press boldly state that gun owners don't need any more protection. Yet, we all remember the travesty that occurred during Hurricane Katrina, as looters roamed the streets of New Orleans and law abiding citizens were put in danger as their guns were seized and rights were violated. We cannot allow that to happen again. 
 
The language of the amendment is simple, but has profound effects. It reads: "The right of each citizen to keep and bear arms is fundamental and shall not be infringed. Any restriction on this right shall be subject to strict scrutiny." (emphasis mine)

Here is an excerpt of an article by Chris Cox, NRA-ILA Executive Director, about the importance of passing Louisiana's Constitutional Amendment No. 2.: 
 
"For decades, anti-gun judges and lawyers have fought against the application of “strict scrutiny” to your fundamental Second Amendment rights.  That’s because they know that without this gold standard of legal protection, gun-ban politicians are virtually unbound to pass any freedom-killing laws that infringe on your constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

And in 1977, the anti-gun lobby in Louisiana got its way.

That year, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that your Second Amendment freedoms can be restricted for virtually any reason.  As a result, there is little in the Louisiana Constitution that would stop state politicians from passing even the most draconian anti-gun laws – including a ban on your right to carry a concealed firearm for protection… even if you’re in your own home!" 

Please take a few minutes and click here  <http://lagop.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=81f80dfae08a15f3629eabdeb&id=202b3cdb9a&e=6a30004df9>  to read the full article. Share it with your friends, get involved and on November 6th, and VOTE YES ON 2! 

Thank you for your support,

Jason Doré
Executive Director
Republican Party of Louisiana