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joe817 wrote:

K.Mooneyham wrote:I've got what may be a dumb question but here goes anyway: how do they pick who is allowed to speak to the committee? I mean, Alice Tripp, of course she should. And as much as I cannot stand them, the Mothers group is a "public advocacy group", so I can see that, too. But where do they get some of these people?

Actually the process is pretty straight forward. You fill in a 'request to speak card' and turn it in, and then wait your turn. Anybody can. You just have to get to Austin to speak. I don't think there's a "selection process".

Thank you for a straightforward reply. I seriously didn't realize that. I'm floored that the person doesn't have to have any expertise on the subject, just fill out a card and there you go. Yay for an open democratic process and all, but I really don't see how that helps when the bulk of the regular, law-abiding citizenry are at work, instead of in Austin ranting. I'd rather be represented by people like Mr. Cotton, for instance, or perhaps someone like John Lott, folks who have expertise on the subject and can speak in a rational, articulate manner on the topic.

I've got what may be a dumb question but here goes anyway: how do they pick who is allowed to speak to the committee? I mean, Alice Tripp, of course she should. And as much as I cannot stand them, the Mothers group is a "public advocacy group", so I can see that, too. But where do they get some of these people?