Yes.....the most important reason of all....to be there and have your names noted in the record that you oppose this bill - in person. Each and every warm body that is IN that room, and who fills out a little form, will have their name read into the record as being there in opposition or support of this - that's what the little form is for.
There will be no opportunity for private citizens to speak at this next meeting, but your presence is still needed, for the reason stated above.
I'm certain that the ALA will have plenty of people brought along next week, with impressive titles, to offer their 'silent support' in approval of the bill - but we shot them out of the water today with our passion and our information.
This was a victory, but it's NOT over. Next week, the Health committee will vote to pass this to the house, or let it die in committee. So keep up with the phones, the faxes, and the emails. The more noise we make, and the more bodies who show up in Springfield next week, the better our chances of seeing this bill either re-written to block access to minors ONLY, or to see it die in entirety in committee.
Edit: and, before I go comatose from lack of sleep and too much windshield time - Gamuchi sent a lawyer along today to complicate matters. They are currently pursuing FDA approval for their brand of PV to be classed an NRT. THAT guy was a waste of carbon compounds........I wanted to wrap a thick layer of duct tape over his mouth. SHEESH!
