Massachusetts Reps Against John Doe
by Aaron Margolis, March 29th, 2007 at 08:22am
It is a disgrace–but not a surprise–that only one of the Massachusetts Democrats in the House of Representatives voted in favor of all of us “John Does.”
House Republicans yesterday surprised Democrats with a procedural vote to protect public-transportation passengers from being sued if they report suspicious activity — the first step by lawmakers to protect “John Doe” airline travelers already targeted in such a lawsuit.
After a heated debate and calls for order, the motion to recommit the Democrats’ Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007 back to committee with instructions to add the protective language passed on a vote of 304-121.
All 121 of the “no” votes were cast by Democrats, while 199 Republicans and 105 Democrats voted in favor.
And who among our ten representatives voted for protecting “John Doe”? Again, not a surprise, it was Rep. Stephen Lynch representing the 9th District.
As for the rest of them, John Olver, Richard Neal, James McGovern, Barney Frank, Marty Meehan, John Tierney, Ed Markey, Michael Capuano, and Bill Delahunt…thanks for letting us know who you care about more than your constituents.
And go screw.
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5 Comments
1. Maggie | March 29th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Have you seen the video over at Michelle Malkin’s HotAir?
Frank of Frank’s Opinions has buttons and T-Shirts “I Am John Doe Sue Me” My shirt is on it’s way!
Stevie Lynch is a stand up guy. Yeah, he is more liberal than I am……but it’s hard to get to the right of me. I appreciate a guy who doesn’t forget where he came from. BZ to the Southie guy!
2. Knightbrigade | March 29th, 2007 at 4:24 pm
Yes a thanks goes to Lynchy………………to the clowns that voted to let potential terrorist sue passengers for reporting SUSPICIOUS activity, hope you guys are on the train when the asshats start acting weird..enjoy the ride..
3. Thomas Shawn | March 29th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
The liberals must feel very safe. On another level they seem to propelled by a demonic force that is hell bent on destroying this country.
4. Stephanie M. Davis | March 31st, 2007 at 8:28 am
Hi all; I am a conservative Republican and I voted for Steve Lynch this last time around. He’s clearly the best of a bad lot!!!!
5. ptowne | April 1st, 2007 at 8:54 pm
None of this shocks me, here’s my question, Why did Jim mcgovern run unopposed in the last 2 elections and if the rep. party can’t find someone to run how hard would it be to get put on the ballot? Yes, I’m serious.