| BG man wants Latta to explain his vote against Violence Against Women Act |
| Written by Jim Litwin |
| Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:07 |
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To the Editor: Last Thursday, President Obama signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). As the Act is credited with helping to reduce domestic violence by about 60% since its inception in 1994, the President did the right thing. This year’s version`added protection to lesbians and Native American women. The bill passed in the Senate by a vote of 78-22. It passed in the House by a vote of 286-138 with 87 Republicans joining a solid Democratic block. So, it had some bipartisan support, however, why any congressman voted against it is puzzling. It seems like such a no-brainer (in 2006, the Senate supported the bill by a vote of 98-0). Our local Representative Bob Latta was one of those who dissented in the House. As a constituent in his district I would like to know why Latta cast his vote against the VAWA. Before he voted, did he visit the Cocoon Shelter, a safe place for battered women, or Alicia’s Voice, a spokesperson against domestic violence? Had he done that, he might have changed his vote. Well, maybe. I applaud the Sentinel-Tribune for reporting Latta’s vote in bold relief. That’s what a good newspaper does -- it keeps us informed on important issues. The Sentinel tried to get an explanation for the vote from Latta, but as usual, he was “not available,” a message that reminds me of his refusal to debate Angela Zimman in the last election. He prefers to not have his ideas tested in a public forum? Legislators need to be held accountable. As a guide to the next election, we need to know the voting habits of our representatives in Congress. If not a weekly report, I would like to see the Sentinel adopt a policy of not only reporting on Mr. Latta’s actions, but also those of our U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman. Jim Litwin Bowling Green |
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Comments
Based on your comments elsewhere, I suspect your idea of the "5% junk" and the "left" are what a lot of people might consider centrist and common sense.
How dare you have an opinion that disagrees with Christopher Williams! Don’t you understand, Chris and his followers dislike Latta! Now, If a precious Democrat had voted against this bill as Latta did, and for the same reasons, that Democrat would be a Hero!
Whether your information is properly sourced or is made up as an opinion and just repeated is NOT a matter of opinion. You clearly did not learn how to use your brain in order to filter good information from bad when you went to school.
I totally agree with you. No one should read a short article in a News Paper, (which is most likely biased in the first place), and think they have ALL the facts. Even the Headline in the Sentinel was misleading; “…Latta votes against “Violence against Women Bill”, (or something to that effect). I believe there was one line in that article, explaining why he voted no. Even at that, did anyone bother to READ that line, (or did they only read the headline)?
Can you identify the "5%" of junk added by the left?
The tribes largely WANTED this legislation.
Can you identify the "5%" of junk added by the left?
This person no doubt got the "5%" from watching Fox News.
So Chris, the definition of "democracy" should be RE-Defined as "...a system of government dictated by the Left”, and accepted by the Right, without challenge? You’d love that wouldn’t you?
You merely prove my point about not understanding democracy. For you, legitimacy is only when the right prevails 90-100%. And, let me guess: do you see the President's re-election as legitimate?
You're never as critical of the LEFT WING policy ideas.
You don't understand democracy, or debate. Possibly because you are incapable of seeing both sides of any issue.
The right-wingers are just far more hateful.
It is Hard to imagine anyone posting MORE Hateful comments than you have on this topic? Maybe you should read your posts again?
"# Disgusted 2013-03-14 10:32
You don't know what you are talking about AGAIN."
"# Disgusted 2013-03-14 14:41
Here's Bill, the Neanderthal.
I just read all your dumb posts. Ignorance is disgusting."
"# Disgusted 2013-03-15 10:15
Your English got better. Good job, little Billy!"
Pretty Pathetic and Very "Hateful"!
Thanks for noticing!
And that accomplishes WHAT?
After reading the posts, it appears You are the one doing the "flinging"?
Maybe a little maturity and class is in order?
Thanks for paying attention! Keep coming back for more.
OR makes left extremists look foolish and childish?
Not sure I would want you representing me?
On the subject of Latta, members of Congress of whatever party should be expected to be able to explain their votes and take whatever flak flies at them as a result. It's simply part of the transparency they owe the voters, whether they voted for them or not.
As for Benghazi, I think we have ONLY seen the tip of the iceberg. Though I do NOT condone the way the emails of Sec Clinton were obtained, they are very revealing that the administration may not have been very forthcoming with the "facts" surrounding this issue?
Why have we NOT heard from the SEVERAL additional people who were present during the raid etc??
Why have these people NOT been Honored for their efforts and involvement in this incident?
You speak of Transparency, yet this administration are anything but Transparent on this and other issues. If not for your "Hated" Fox News, this issue would have disappeared as the "Main Stream" media did not pursue it. Why is that???
OK, just how many people were present (based on your referred to sources?) and why have those names not be released and/or interviewed by members of Congress to better determine EXACTLY what happened that night in Benghazi?
I will keep this comment of yours on file and when we finally do hear ALL the "Facts" related to this incident, I will remind you of your support for this Administration's Transparency and/or lack there of??
I Do NOT believe the "Facts” will Support your conclusions?
Curious?
Which statements in this LTE & responses do you feel have been "FLUNG" your direction that you are responding to?
Or is this just your Bias Venting?
You do little to support your position.
I'm highlighting all the disgusting hate speech and sick rationalization in this community: YOUR bias.
I'm not going to stop. Get used to it.
Odd thing is I nor Mr. Latta or anyone who has made a post on this LTE supports violence against women or anyone else. Not sure how/why you draw that conclusion?
If this Bill had been kept in it's "original" form Mr. Latta would have supported it and has indicated such. Too often amendments/alterations (ie) "Pork" are added to legislation when the important/useful legislation should have just been voted on by itself. I believe that was the case here.
Your style and childish tatics/comments do little to promote consensus on this or any other topic, but that does NOT appear to be your goal?
It is important to protect victims regardless of gender or ethnicity. This is why the tribal communities and LGBT communities applaud this legislation.
The only "flaws" are the ones that make backward conservatives socially uncomfortable.
Latta is a backward fool from the dark age of Leave It To Beaver : an age long gone, thankfully.
I bet you can't tell us WHAT part of the bill is "unconstitutiona l.' Can you, Hilary?
right thing by voting no. If most bills had 95% that was fine that would be fantastic. If you want him to wait until there is a bill he likes 100% of it, he would never vote for a bill. There is a lot of good that the bill will do. You and he should visit Cocoon Shelter or Alicia’s Voice to get a better prospective.
Is it because you believe that gay people have given up any right to protection from domestic violence because they are gay? That's why I suspect you feel that way.
Is that seriously what you are saying? What Neanderthal cave did you crawl out of?
I thought all Americans were protected... Is that simplifying things too much? Does the issure really HAVE to be more complicated than that?
I'm glad your ilk are a minority, Bill.
I just read all your dumb posts. Ignorance is disgusting.
Mr. Neanderthal say that is insult. Bill not one of us. Hilary either. Mr. Neanderthal say we Neanderthal smarter than that.
The bill still passed.
Why are YOU against the VAWA?
Don't you just HATE when someone disagrees with you?
Like some "Left-Wing", pot-smokin' hippy?...lol!!
Or are you just saying that your view of the world is so childishly simplistic that the only two options are hard right and hard left?
Chris! This person is agreeing with you, and you STILL take issue with the them? WOW!
look what this faction dose to the Governor of New Jersey when he shows some compassion towards his fellow citizens.Hey,I thought Christy was a conservative.And no,Bob Latta is not a good ole Redneck.
The Violence Against Women Act must be reauthorized every 5 years by law. The act provides funding for law enforcement, courts, Indian tribes, and faith based organizations to prosecute and prevent domestic violence.
The law has been documented as having done a tremendous amount of good since enacted, showing that it was far from "not needed."
The only way someone would see it as "unconstitutiona l" is if they felt that they should be permitted to commit domestic violence without intrusion in the "privacy" of one's own home.
Yep, I "feel good" about VAWA. Domestic violence cases have been reduced by 64% as a result of the VAWA. And that's only the reported cases. Like rape, DV is often unreported.
I think you may need to do some research about the subject and how it is very different from basic assault and battery cases.
Most of the organizations who get funding under VAWA are private, non-profit. See Michael Sears's comment above.
Like I said, I am so pleased you are safe, but you need to understand how many programs are made possible by the VAWA. Years ago, your case may not have even been investigated or prosecuted because DV was considered a "family matter."
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