I did something uncharacteristic of me and out of my comfort zone – I
testified in the Virginia Senate in support of SB 797, The Smart Meter Bill,
on January 28, 2013. It was an interesting lesson in “government for
the corporatists” that will stay with me for a long time. No longer do I
trust that all of those we elect are going to do the right thing for
the people who elected them.
When I arrived in the General Assembly Room B, the auditorium was packed with attorneys and lobbyists. I had to wait patiently two hours until the Senate adjourned its daily session; the Senators took a half hour break, and finally came to our hearing. It was an interesting two hours because I was able to see my government in action for which I voted and paid taxes
Read more: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52752
When I arrived in the General Assembly Room B, the auditorium was packed with attorneys and lobbyists. I had to wait patiently two hours until the Senate adjourned its daily session; the Senators took a half hour break, and finally came to our hearing. It was an interesting two hours because I was able to see my government in action for which I voted and paid taxes
Read more: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52752
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