scheduled hearings were NOT broadcast, curious isn't it?

[alan]

I went to the Judiciary Committee web site, which said that today's hearings on BATFE tactics/operations would be web cast. Got the following recorded message. "The program you are trying to view is not available. Please try later". Later brought replays of the above. When I phoned the House Judiciary Committee, as suggested by my congress peresons DC office,I was told that there were "technical problems", that were being "worked on", and that the broadcast would be aired. From same source, got the following later on, about 4 PM. The room used for today's hearings did not have web cast equipment. This seemed strange, as the hearings of 15 February were web cast. Of course, this agency and the agencies that came before it haven't fared all that well in congressional hearings, which might say something about today's broadcast or the lack thereof, but then perhaps not. In any case, it does seem somewhat strange to me, for whatever that might be worth.

I wonder what members of Judiciary Committee might have to say re the broadcast that wasn't.

ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization

February 28, 2006

JPFO ALERT: WE WARNED YOU

In our past alerts concerning the BATFE Congressional
hearings ( http://www.jpfo.org/alert20060213.htm ), we told
you to keep your eyes open and watch for betrayal. Pay
attention to who defends or justifies the actions of the
BATFE. Look for "compromises" that only compromise YOUR
rights.

Not surprisingly, we were right to be concerned.

The hearings, originally scheduled for 2pm EST today, were
quietly rescheduled to 2:30pm. Additionally, the webcast
was dropped, although as of this writing, the link to it is
still on the Judiciary web site
( http://judiciary.house.gov/schedule.aspx ). Callers to
the Judiciary received the explanation that the hearing was
"...scheduled in a room that did not have webcast
equipment."

[We were also reassured that "...the Chairman supports the
Second Amendment." Of course, so does Charles Schumer (
http://www.jpfo.org/2nd-setup.htm ). The real question is,
"How MUCH does the Chairman support it?"]

Although the Judiciary promises that the written testimony
will be on the site
( http://judiciary.house.gov/oversight.aspx?ID=216 ) by 5pm
EST today, we will have no accurate record of what actually
transpired. The testimony, after all, was submitted earlier
and does not necessarily reflect the actual testimony. It
also does not cover the question and answer period
following the testimony.

Due to this "mishap", we have successfully been prevented
from seeing and hearing our government justify actions
which cannot ethically BE justified (it should be
fascinating to see if any alleged "pro-gun" groups try to
tell us what great friends we have in Congress!).

It's time to "Boot the BATFE," as well as anyone who would
dare defend this rogue agency. Go to
www.jpfo.org/bootbatfe.htm for more information.


- The Liberty Crew

 

[Wildcard]

scheduled hearings were NOT broadcast, curious isn't it?

Did you really expect them to broadcast something like this. The fewer people that do not know this happened, better for them.:barf:

 

[alan]

Wildcard:

Might I call your attention that the 15 February hearings were broadcast (web cast). I saw all but about 10 minutes of them. Of course, the ATF did not appear during these hearings, they were scheduled for yesterday's session, which might have been interesting.

In any event, I suspect Sensenbrenners find hand was at work here, a situation that he might come to regret, who knows. I think, or maybe hope that whomever it was that pulled this stunt might have overplayed their hand. In the end, I guess it will all depend on how sharply people react to this fiasco. Only time will tell.

Have you considered writing a Letter to The Editor of your local newspaper, wherever that might be? You might be surprised at the letters that are published, at least some of the time. This last was just an off-hand thought, though it might prove worth thinking on. Up to you, and other individuals.

 

[alan]

Earlier this evening, I e-mailed House Judiciary Committee, asking how come the 28 Feb. hearings were NOT web cast, while those of 15 Feb were.

I also inquired concerning the availability of a FULL TEXT version of the 28 Feb hearings, where/when I might find same if available, and if not available, why.

Frankly, I do NOT expect and sort of sentient response, however in the event that I get one, I will post same for the passing interest of any who chose to read it. Given that blue is not my best color, I won't hold my breath waiting for the above mentioned response, and I suggest that nobody else should either, even though some might look good in blue.