I don't know anything about this pol except that he apparently saved our tails. What can you guys tell me about him? I haven't contributed a penny to any politician since Dan Bongino lost his Congressional race but I feel like I owe Zirkin. Am I missing anything?
I don't know anything about this pol except that he apparently saved our tails. What can you guys tell me about him? I haven't contributed a penny to any politician since Dan Bongino lost his Congressional race but I feel like I owe Zirkin. Am I missing anything?
He's not an ideological friend of 2A, but he's not a rabid SJW adversary, either, He's a moderate, pragmatic Democrat who really dislikes poorly written bills that will have unintended consequences because they're poorly thought out or worded. From what I've heard from those who have spoken with him, he can be influenced by well presented arguments backed by documented facts.
Compared to loony-left members like Del. Moon, and simply malicious pols like Dumais who seem to get sadistic pleasure out of abusing pro-2A, pro due process Marylanders, Sen. Zirkin is Charleton Heston.
Agreed on all counts! You can talk reason with Sen. Zirkin and he listens. He also prides himself as a very good lawyer who understands precedent and the need for legislation to be properly crafted. These qualities put him in the top tier of all the members of the General Assembly in my book. That's not to say I agree with him, but I *can* talk to him.
... and he generally runs with minimal opposition.
Which I consider a travesty because it's a winnable district for the GOP.
Just because someone has (R) after his or her name, it doesn't mean they are pro 2A. I think we're better off with Zirkin where he is, especially with crazies and lazies introducing extreme anti-2A legislation that also happens to be really poorly written. I don't really care why the bills fail, as long as they fail.
This is Maryland. You take whatever advantages that might exist. A nearly rational legislator in a position of power is better than a General Assembly full of Dumaises and Atterbearys.
A[Maryland]Farmer;5716945 said:Annnnnnd he's resigning