Greg
MacPherson , a House Rep from
Lake Oswego, and a reliable anti-gun vote, was at a public "town
hall" meeting when a citizen and voter dared to tape the
event.
The man behind the camera is Jim Karlock, a staunch supporter
of gun rights and individual liberties. It's interesting to
see what happens when a "public servant" finds out
what he is saying is...public.
MacPherson , who is, and constantly reminds
us, a lawyer, argues that having a camera at a PUBLIC MEETING
is somehow interfering with "the free flow of ideas."
What he really fears is a record of HIS positions. MacPherson,
(again, an attorney) expresses ignorance of the law on recording
PUBLIC MEETINGS, but takes the advice of an unknown member of
the audience who makes an inane suggestion about the lawfulness
of an Oregon resident, taxpayer and voter recording a PUBLIC
MEETING.
MacPherson is the CHAIR of the House Judiciary Committee, the
committee that deals with criminal laws in Oregon. His fear
of being placed on the record, and his ignorance of Oregon law
is both telling and chilling.
For an even more revealing look at what happens when ignorance
meets arrogance, we have copied below the text of an e-mail
MacPherson has sent voters concerning HB
2852. This bill expands the powers of the Port
of Portland Police, who are currently breaking Oregon law.
Thank you for writing. I understand
your position on the Port's ban on concealed handguns on
airport property. But House Bill 2852 has nothing to do
with that issue, other than it also involves law enforcement
at the Port. I do not believe we should hold a good bill
hostage because of disagreement over a different issue involving
the Port. If you think the public should have the right
to carry concealed weapons in airports, I suggest you have legislation
introduced to establish this right. Then there can be
a full and open debate of that issue.
I appreciate hearing from you. I will start sending my
electronic newsletter, The Mac Report, to your email address
so you can follow the legislation I'm working on.
I send it out every month or so. I do not share the addresses
with anyone else. If you prefer not to receive them,
just reply to this or any future newsletter with "unsubscribe"
in the subject line.
Best regards,
Greg Macpherson
State Representative
House District 38
It is truly amazing thatMacPherson would suggest having "legislation
introduced to establish this right" when "this right"
is already clearly established in Oregon law. But no doubt recipients
of this e-mail feel better knowing they have been subscribed
to MacPherson's newsletter.
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