Three and out…
In football, the term “three and out” does not have a positive meaning. If, after gaining possession of the ball, you can’t move it 10 yards for a first down in three tries, it’s time to punt.
Punting regarding keeping an eye on your elected officials can be disastrous.
Example: Have you called your Illinois House Representative about HB 180?
This is bad legislation for gun owners. It has passed out of committee and can be voted on any time the anti-gunners in the House think they have the votes.
“But I called about [subject] last year” or
“I know my Rep would never dare vote for this” or
“I’m pretty busy; I’m sure someone else will take care of it”
Three and out. Punt. If the other team runs the punt back for a score, or slowly grinds down the field to score, you’ve put the ball in their hands, and can now only now play furious defense and hope to cause a turnover.
Call. It’s not hard. It’s needed. And you can do it, probably in less than two minutes.
If you think your Rep is already in your corner, your Rep will appreciate the support anyway. His or her receptionist will tell them “you got x number of calls today opposed to HB 180, and x number in favor of it.”
Silence is assent. Don’t assent to bad legislation.
Call (does more good than an email) and tell them you oppose HB 180.
Plan to go to IGOLD, March 10. (19 days from now!)
Invite someone to go with you.
If you do now know who your state representative is, go to the web site of the Illinois State Board of Elections and follow the directions for looking up your legislators.
John Naese
