Latest news on Selma annexation plans

From WMPM's news page:

Judge To Review Selma's Annexation Of 5 Areas - A judge will have to review Selma ’s involuntary annexation of five areas of town after 15 residents have filed a protest saying the annexation was flawed. The petitioners claim certain areas being annexed do not meet population density requirements set forth under state law. A judge will likely hear the matter in the next few weeks. The annexation of the affected areas will take effect next May, unless a judge says there is a problem. The 5 areas scheduled for annexation include over 200 residents and 700 acres of land. Along with McCormick Heights , the forced annexation includes property on US301 and Webb Street , two sites near Interstate 95, and nearly 280 acres near the new Sysco facility. Combined, the properties will generate about $92,000 in additional tax revenue for the Town of Selma each year.

Fair is fair

I was looking over the Smithfield Herald's web site this afternoon. They have been really slack on web content for a newspaper's web presence, though. Anyway, that aside, I did see a letter to the editor that is fair to liberals, and I agree with it. It is fair because the argument cuts both ways and there is not a double standard in its content. Therefore, I agree with the sentiments. I agree also with his opening statements about Hillary Clinton.

In defense of Hillary Clinton

I found myself the other day in the awkward position of defending Hillary Clinton. Awkward, because I believe if elected she will do more harm to this country than any president in history, even worse than Jimmy Carter.

But in defense of Hillary, someone stated that she lied when she said there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. In a speech defending her vote to go to war, she stated that she went to members in her husband’s administration and people she trusted in the intelligence community and they independently confirmed what President Bush had said about WMDs.

So, if she believed what they told her was true, she did not lie. She might have been mistaken or misinformed, but that is not a lie. So let’s stop yelling she lied or he lied without looking at the facts.

DAVID G. SPECKHARDT, Selma

Liberal cowardice

As you may know, I have the internet talk show, Straight Shooting. I often have guests from different views and on different topics. I have invited a good many groups, some liberal, some conservative to be on the show. Typically, liberals are whining cowards that run away from free and open discussion. Today, I got an email doing just that. Here are the details. I will start with the invitation, the reply, and my final reply.

----- Original Message -----
From: Troy LaPlante
To: websafenc@intrex.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:27 PM
Subject: Invitation to be on my talk show


I am writing to invite a representative from your group to be on my internet talk show, "Straight Shooting", found online at www.blogtalkradio.com/troylaplante. I have had several shows on gun control and I would love to give the other side of the issue. I am also a frequent blogger and a columnist for a local newspaper.

Typically, I try to do my show on Saturday nights at 6 PM eastern. I have a toll free guest line. Shows typically run one hour each. I can be flexible with days and can schedule up to one show per day, one hour per show.

If you would be interested in discussing your organization and cause, feel free to contact me. I can be reached via this email address or at telephone 919-xxx-xxxx.

My blog is www.troylaplante

Thank you for your consideration.

Troy LaPlante
host, Straight Shooting

----- Original Message -----
From: NCGV
To: tlaplante@nc.rr.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 11:09 AM
Subject: Internet talk show


Mr. LaPlante:
Thank you for the invitation, but we are unable to participate in your internet talk show.
Lisa Price
Lisa Price, Executive Director
North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund, Durham, NC

----- Original Message -----
From: Troy LaPlante
To: NCGV
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: Internet talk show


I doubt highly that it is a matter of inability, but rather lack of courage to be on any one's show that has a different point of view. That demonstrates to me the typical liberal cowardice that dominates anti-gun groups and leftist agendas. I was going to give you an entire hour to express your perspective and reasons for desiring gun control without necessarily debating the topic, as expressed in the invitation. I have given the opposing side two hours of time and wanted to give the other side. As is typical, you are the second gun control advocate to decline an invitation and opportunity to get free publicity and get your message out to the public. It is sad that your group does not have the ability (more like courage) to sufficiently articulate your perspective. People who are on the wrong side of an issue rarely do.

Troy LaPlante

My new web site is up and running

I have been putting together a new web site. I have been experimenting with my artistic side and writing Japanese poetry. Here is the link. I will add more as they come. Enjoy.

Finally got my membership card

Perception is reality. Selma needs to do a better job about appearances

If there is one thing that I have learned from several of my employers over the years is that perception is reality to everyone else. I tried to make a point of that a year ago when the town wanted to tear down an old rusted out water tank right down the street from my house. Personally, I couldn't have cared less whether or not we kept an old, almost useless structure or tore it down. The problem was that the town was in a financial bind, laid off employees, slashed budgets, but still wanted to spend money to tear down an old tower that had been in place for decades.

It is the same thing with the recent maintenance that went on with the town's water tank that IS in service. Here is the WMPM article:

Town Drains Water Tank For Maintenance - A number of Selma residents called town officials or dialed 911 on Thursday thinking there was a major water leak along Raiford Street near the town’s water tank. Selma Police were dispatched to the scene to investigate the calls that started coming in around 10am. Water filled most of Raiford Street near the railroad tracks. Town Manager Stan Farmer told WMPM there was no leak. Instead, public works crews started draining the water tank for scheduled maintenance, which includes cleaning the inside of the tank.

I hear constantly from citizens about their high utility bills here in Selma. Those bills are for water, sewer, electricity, and garbage collection. So, when it looks like the town may be wasting thousands of gallons of water, so much so that people complain, I get concerned. Just yesterday, I got a phone call from a Selma citizen who complained about their utility bills. Since I am running for public office and a columnist, I get phone calls like this from time to time.

There has to be a better way of draining a tank. For starters, there must be a way to simply stop filling it and allow normal usage drain it. In a time of drought, as we are currently experiencing here in North Carolina, there has to be a better way of using water than just letting it run into the street.

I realize that it is a necessary part of doing business. The town just needs to keep in mind that things like this make for irate citizens, especially when they pay the bills...to the town...during a drought.

A judge screws over law abiding citizens, sides with law breakers

Illegal immigration is not being dealt with sufficiently (or at all) by the federal government. The feds are supposed to deal with immigration. They abrogate that responsibility and local governments pay the price as a result.

Hazleton, Pennsylvania is one town that tried to deal with the effects of this immigration. The town passed an ordinance making it illegal to rent property to those who are illegally in this country. This is NOT regulating immigration. This is regulating to whom you can rent property. There is a huge difference. The federal government has claimed that the states and local governments have no business regulating such activities and claim that it is their jurisdiction sola and therefore must nullify any local laws.

If this was the case, then why the double standard? Why is it that the feds can say that they have exclusive constitutional authority on regulating immigration yet at the same time do not take the position that states and local governments likewise can not regulate gun sales, possession, trade, transportation, and ownership? Control.

The way I see it, and I am sure that there are those with greater legal minds than mine, since I am not a lawyer (but do tend to practice a degree of common sense, unlike this judge), I am sure that the jurisdiction of the court may be challenged, as well as the jurisdiction of a municipality to regulate how people handle real estate transactions as well as labor.

Here is a link to the entire article. Here is an excerpt:

A U.S. judge on Thursday struck down as unconstitutional a local law designed to crack down on illegal immigration, dealing a blow to similar laws passed by dozens of towns and cities across the country.

U.S. District Judge James Munley said the city of Hazleton, 100 miles north of Philadelphia, was not allowed to implement a law that would fine businesses that hire illegal immigrants and penalize landlords who rent rooms to them.

"Federal law prohibits Hazleton from enforcing any of the provisions of its ordinances," Munley wrote in a 206-page opinion following a federal trial in which Hazleton's law was challenged by civil rights groups.

As it turns out, the judge is a liberal Clinton appointee. That speaks volumes. Here are other links with the news story.
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Milking the state for cash

I hate corporate welfare. Taxpayers should not have to pay to upgrade a tire plant. We will not get as much money back in tax dollars from the employees as we will grant in tax breaks to Goodyear. Taxpayers shouldn't pay for Dell to be in the Piedmont. We shouldn't be paying for Google to move here, either. All of this makes me want to buy tires other than Goodyear, never buy a Dell, and forsake Google products. This blog is a Google product.

Either way, some pinheads think it is good for North Carolina if we give up tax revenue so that Goodyear can upgrade their facility. Then again, I don't believe in corporate taxation, anyway. However, if we are going to tax businesses, they all need to be taxed fairly and not hose the taxpayers with grants to private industry. If they want government money, let them win a government supply contract of some sort.

Here is the article on the latest taxpayer boondoggle.

As legal battles rage over using state money to lure new business to North Carolina, a legislative committee on Wednesday approved language in a bill to provide Goodyear with up to $40 million over the next decade to upgrade its tire plant in Fayetteville.

The ethical issue aside, there is also a legal issue. As the article states,

The Institute for Constitutional Law previously challenged incentives paid to Dell Inc. for a computer manufacturing and distribution hub in Forsyth County.

"It involves special treatment," said Aldean Webster, executive director of the Institute for Constitutional Law. "It's not surprising that we would have other businesses -- now those that are already present -- trying to get on the gravy train."

I believe in showing mercy, but the council needs to stand by its word

When property owners are given a deadline to bring their buildings up to just minimum specs for habitation, the town has an obligation. The obligation is to follow through on its commitment. If not, then some people who are adversely affected can claim unfair treatment while others are constantly given extensions.

Over a year ago, property owners with unsafe buildings were given notice to fix the properties or have them torn down. If they did not comply nor tear down the structure, the town would do it for them. The owners were given almost a year to do something. A process was set in place to comply, to petition for extension, etc. Some did apply for extensions and they were granted across the board for all. Four months extra were given. Then, some owners started working on their properties. Those that showed an effort were given even more time to complete the work.

There were many who did not do anything. Some who did nothing are now complaining that they were not given enough time. Now, the town council has backed down yet again on yet another request and allowed yet more time.

What bothers me is that some houses are going to be torn down, people are going to lose their properties, and they are going to have a lien against their property to help recover the costs associated with demolition. I have no problem with that concept if the property owners are going to do nothing about properties. However, I am troubled that there is a double standard in place here.

If the town is going to "get tough" on these properties, extension after extension after extension is not going to help the cause. I just read that the town has granted yet another extension to a property owner one month after the deadline had passed. Now, the owner has a two week time line just to get a plan from a general contractor. That could mean that the process with this one property, over which there have already been given many breaks in the past, could drag out indefinitely.

I am all for private property rights. However, I am also all for equal protection and treatment under the law. This action by the town to clean up blighted properties that do not even meet the minimum standards for human occupancy have nothing to do with race, creed, sex, religion, or social status. It has to do with meeting minimum criteria for basic sanitation and safety.

With property rights comes responsibility. One can not constantly ignore the responsibility and claim the rights. If someone does not take care of a property, it becomes a haven for drug users and transients (as the property in question repeatedly has), it lowers the value of the surrounding properties, and affects the neighborhood, then action needs to be taken. Some, apparently, have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their responsibilities. When notified of the responsibility, some have shirked it and a good "head slap" is needed, which in effect, is what John Barwick, the owner of the condemned house has gotten. I merely say that he should have the same treatment as the others who have or will be losing their properties and not have indefinite exceptions unfairly made for one person who has dragged his feet but squawked the whole way.

Has this whole condemnation policy worked? Since I am on the Planning Board for the Town of Selma, I do get to see properties come up for planning review. Four old houses that were condemned and previously given an extension will finally be town down and nice brand new duplex homes will be erected in their place. This will help the tax base for the town, attract a higher quality tenant, improve the neighborhood, and hopefully profit the owners.

Two other duplexes were reviewed at the planning board meeting a week ago Monday. These are going to be built in established neighborhoods that have previously been blighted by the same old, substandard housing. These buildings can only help the neighborhood and the town in the same way.

As much as I would prefer to see these buildings be single family homes that local folks would own instead of rent as tenants, it is a start to change the standard of living in Selma. It is a slow process, for certain, but worth it in the long run.

From The Selma News:

A retired pastor and owner of a condemned house was given just 14 days by the Town Council to hire a North Carolina licensed contractor and bring a plan of action before the Council or have civil action brought against him to have the house torn down.

Council held a special meeting Thursday to hear from John Barwick, the owner of a condemned house at 301 E. Waddell St., Selma. Barwick appeared before the Council on July 10 to request an extension on the June 13 deadline he was given to bring the house up to code.

The special meeting on Thursday was called to consider the matter. By meeting's end, Barwick was instructed to hire a NC lincesed general contractor and to bring that contractor's plan for completion back to the Council within 14 days.

Read more about this and other local news in this week's The Selma News.

Looking for a Constitutional lesson?

Catch my show "Straight Shooting" this Saturday. I will have as a guest, Dianne Gilbert, Chair of The New Hampshire Center for Constitutional Studies. We had an interesting email exchange about topics of conversation. Here is something Dianne mentioned. "You know we often hear attacks upon the Court as being activist - but what about the Oval Office? Since T.R. (Teddy Roosevelt) - that branch of government has also become activist. Perhaps a general discussion on where the powers of that office have gone over the last century."

There are caller lines available for listener participation, as well as instant messenger feedback. There will also be a free giveaway during the show. If you miss the show live (6 PM eastern this Saturday), don't worry. The show will be available via web streaming and podcasting 24/7.

Wow, I agree with the IRS on something.

With computers at most every public library and the majority of people owning computers with internet access, I actually think that eliminating a service that was costing a lot of money to run is a good thing.

"The TeleFile program, instituted in the early 1990s, allowed people with simple individual or joint tax returns to file at no cost by using a telephone keypad."

Here is the article.

A comment I got from someone regarding my candidacy for town council

This came in to my myspace account from someone who was just added as one of my "friends".

We are not in your area, but our country needs men like you in government.
Win!!!!!

Oh that we had a modern day Patton

I remember talking to a coworker one time about the paradigm of the modern military and the political correctness that goes on with the leadership. I lamented the fact that we don't have any modern equivalents of George S. Patton. He remarked that he did not care for Patton at all.

One of my favorite movies of all time is Patton. I realize that it was a work of fiction based upon true stories. At least some of Patton's contemporaries actually worked as advisors on that movie.

I realize that Patton claimed to be a Christian but believed in reincarnation and used copious amounts of foul language. That aside, from all I have read and seen in biographies, he was a great military leader and tactician. He demanded and got discipline and performance from his soldiers. He led his army to great feats of accomplishment. Here is a bit of trivia that sums up what I found unique about Patton's mindset. Patton was an expert fencer. He re-wrote the Army's manuals on swordsmanship removing the parry. His idea was for all attack. Defense, in his opinion, was just wasted energy. His rock solid ideals and demands for performance made him, in my opinion, a great leader.

Sure, he was a prima donna. Sure, he took risks and was often tactless. He was also underestimated by many, as well as got a bad rap from others. None the less, he bravado is what helped win WW2. I have often wished for another Patton.

Regardless of your views on the war in Iraq, if we are indeed going to conduct a war, we need to treat it as warfare. Patton was a victim of politics during his career. Politics are damaging our war efforts in the Middle East, just as they did in Southeast Asia.

The video actually has a great impression of George C. Scott. From what I have gathered, Patton actually had a high pitched voice. Go figure. This video is a take off from the opening scene of the movie "Patton." Many of the quotes from the opening speech (of the movie) are real quotes from George S. Patton. However, not all of them were said at one time; rather, the speech is an assemblage of Patton moments. It was inspired by a real speech Patton gave before the 3rd Army finally landed in Normandy in support of the breakout in late June/early July, 1944. The speech used is a watered-down version of the actual one. Obviously, the speech redubbed in the youtube clip is changed for modern times.

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Presidential candidate Tom Tancredo gets an earful on illegal immigration

Though Eurocentric in content, the message is the same. Worth watching.

Neal Boortz deals with Muslim caller. Worth the listen.

Every so often I read some good news

From Nawansega: Islamic Village Accepts Christ!!!! - Cliff Pash

Nawansega - a village that is over 90% Muslims - a place where there is no church of the Christian faith. The nearest churches are approximately one hour walk from this village where there is no water and no electricity.

We have counted over 700 salvations from our first 13 days of crusade meetings. We believe most of the people are now born again from the Islamic religion.

We have seen dozens and dozens of people being healed as God demonstrates the power of His great name. Julie and I have never seen an open heaven such as we are experiencing in this village.

Every baby that Julie prays for is healed. Some have been very sick with high fevers from malaria, but when Julie prays, they are walking and eating within the hour and the fever is greatly reduced or gone. Read On> http://www.openheaven.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=17195&PN=1

How "Democrat am I"?

You Are 4% Democrat

If you have anything in common with the Democrat party, it's by sheer chance. You're a staunch conservative, and nothing is going to change that!

How Democrat Are You?

Yeah, that's about right

I am told that people agree with my column about the same percentage, +/- 1%

You Are 84% Brutally Honest

The truth hurts, especially when it comes from you. You don't mince words, and you probably take this result as a huge complement.

How Brutally Honest Are You?

Gun free zones

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Looking at 2 religion news headlines...no shocker there

As if this was a total shocker to me...

While Paula White enjoys a meteoric rise to the top of Christian evangelism, she must juggle mounting concerns at home. In the last few months, Without Walls, which White leads with her husband, Randy, has been embroiled in controversy over allegations of a lack of integrity and questionable business dealings.

The next blurb is an oxymoron.

A gay Christian has won a discrimination claim against the Church of England after it was found to have blocked his appointment on the grounds of his sexuality.

A "gay Christian"? You can not be something that does not exist.

Update on election filings

From WMPM's news site:

Filing Period Ends: Selma, Clayton, Benson Mayors To Face Opposition - The filing period for the 2007 municipal elections came to a close at noontime on Friday, but not before a flurry of last minute filings...In Selma, Charles Hester will have opposition as he seeks his second term as mayor from political newcomer William Overby. Four have filed for two town council seats: Troy Laplante, Tommy Holmes, Eric Sellers, and Cheryl Oliver.

I knew about Tommy and Eric. I don't know Cheryl Oliver. They spelled my name wrong, even after I made sure that the info sheet for the press would have it spelled correctly. Go figure.

I noticed that Cindy Sheehan didn't include Selma on her tour

So Cindy Sheehan went to Carrboro to protest on her "impeachment tour". I feel for the woman that she lost her son in Iraq. So did thousands of others. She, however, is a whack job and full of pure hatred. I tire of the incessant calls of "impeach Bush". I am no fan of the man, either. However, I still fail to see any impeachable offenses committed while in office. I have heard accusations, but not seen any proof. Even the accusations are lame. Where are the "high crimes and misdemeanors"? Impeachment is for malfeasance of office and criminal activity, not because you simply hate someone. In their hatred, liberals don't understand this. They just want to get even over Bill Clinton, who did actually commit high crimes and misdemeanors.

Cindy Sheehan chose Carrboro because of its liberal leanings, like Chapel Hill. She never could have gotten away with her manure in any other town, most likely.

A form of gun control coming to NC

HB 1287, "The Gun Buyer Registration Act," is in the Senate Judiciary II committee. A hearing was scheduled for Thursday morning but was pulled from the calendar at the last minute. It is expected to return early next week.

A little refresher on the basics of HB 1287:

IF PASSED, HB 1287 WOULD:

* REGISTER anyone who is denied a pistol purchase permit by his sheriff into a DATABASE with the State Bureau of Investigation.

* Keep the denial in the SBI database for 8 YEARS.

* Require the denial to appear in all subsequent records checks.

SHERIFFS HAVE BROAD LATITUDE IN DENYING PERMITS:

Unlike concealed handgun permits, which are "sheriff shall issue,"
sheriffs have broad latitude in denying pistol purchase permits.
Reasons for which sheriffs may deny permits under G.S. 14-404--beyond
finding a criminal background-can include something as simple as
having applied for more purchase permits than they decide you need,
or even arbitrarily deciding you are not of "good moral character."

REGISTRATION COULD BE *PERMANENT*

Although HB 1287 requires the SBI to expunge data after 8 years, the
bill contains **NO PROTECTIONS ABOUT WHERE THE DATA MAY BE SENT.**
Translation: If you are denied a permit for not being of "good moral
character," the denial could be sent to the FBI, BATFE, local law
enforcement or others who have NO OBLIGATION TO EXPUNGE THE
DATA...EVER!!!

In the 2005 session of the NC General Assembly, your
overwhelming input was crucial in killing a bill GRNC dubbed "The Gun
Buyer Registration Act." As is so often the case with gun control
bills, however, the bill has risen from the dead this year as HB
1287, sponsored by the usual suspects: Reps. RONNIE SUTTON
(D-Robeson, GRNC 1-star), PRICEY HARRISON (D-Guilford, GRNC 0-star),
MAGGIE JEFFUS (D-Guilford, 0-star) and VERLA INSKO (D-Orange,
0-star).

Ironically, although the bill is entitled "Report Denial of Some
Pistol Permits," it actually registers ALL denials, even for the
arbitrary reasons described.

Here are the committee members working on this bill and their contact emails.

Chairman Sen. Fletcher Hartsell (R4) (919) 733-7223
Fletcherh@ncleg.net

Vice Chairman Sen. Austin Allran (R4) (919) 733-5876
Austina@ncleg.net

Vice Chairman Sen. Doug Berger (D0) (919) 715-8363 Dougb@ncleg.net

Vice Chairman Sen. Ed Jones (D) (919) 715-3032 Edwardj@ncleg.net

Sen. Tom Apodaca (R4) (919) 733-5745 Toma@ncleg.net

Sen. Bob Atwater (D0) (919) 715-3036 Boba@ncleg.net

Sen. Stan Bingham (R4) (919) 733-5665 Stanb@ncleg.net

Sen. Walter Dalton (D0) (919) 715-3038 Walterd@ncleg.net

Sen. Charlie Dannelly (D0) (919) 733-5955 Charlied@ncleg.net

Sen. Katie Dorsett (D0) (919) 715-3042 Katied@ncleg.net

Sen. Don East (R4) (919) 733-5743 Done@ncleg.net

Sen. Eddie Goodall (R4) (919) 733-7659 Eddieg@ncleg.net

Sen. Jim Jacumin (R3) (919) 715-7823 Jimja@ncleg.net

Sen. John Kerr (D2) (919) 733-5621 Johnk@ncleg.net

Sen. Joe Sam Queen (D4) (919) 733-3460 JoeQ@ncleg.net

Sen. John Snow (D4) (919) 733-5875 Johns@ncleg.net

Sen. A. B. Swindell (D0) (919) 715-3030 Abs@ncleg.net

I have dropped them each a note. Won't you do the same? Protect your rights. Let yourselves be heard.

Charles Hester is running for re-election

I heard today that Charles Hester has filed for re-election for Selma mayor today. I saw it on The Selma News web site when I got home, as well. That makes this campaign season a little more interesting.

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I have always loved this t-shirt, but it has never looked better

Considering my views on Islam, I have loved the "Infidel" shirt that has been out for a while. Of all the ads and pictures I have seen of this shirt, I don't think that I have ever seen the shirt look better than this.

NC trying to give away our state sovereignty

SB 954, introduced by Sen. Clodfelter (D Mecklenburg County), could award North Carolina's electoral votes to the
presidential candidate that gets the most votes nationwide. It has
passed the Senate and is now in the House Committee on Election Law &
Campaign Finance Reform.

A similar bill was passed in Maryland recently. As a matter of fact, I commented upon it and I was skewered by a Maryland resident who accused me of being totally illiterate regarding the Constitution. I support the idea of the electoral college so that states like California, New York, and others can not dictate how our vote goes. I want North Carolinians to vote NC values, not those that are dominated by California.

This is just a ploy by liberals, who know that large states are highly populated with liberals in the large cities. Outside the larger cities, many such states are actually conservative. These conservatives, however, are drowned out by the large city liberals. Some are just still pissed over the loss of Al Gore in the 2000 election and this is one way that they feel that they can right that wrong. It wasn't a wrong. The system operated the way it was meant to, thankfully.

I have emailed several key state senators with the following message. I urge you to do the same.

Senate Bill 954, the so-called "Popular Election" bill is up for consideration in the Senate. I strongly urge you to oppose this bill for one very simple reason. It usurps the people's voice and votes here in North Carolina. The U.S. Constitution provides for an electoral college for a reason. It is so that states like New York, California, Texas, and Florida can not dominate the entire election cycle with popular vote because of their large population. As a medium population state, North Carolina must hold onto that which is our sovereign right, to vote for President as a state and with our values.

As a citizen of North Carolina, not California or New York, I want North Carolina voters to decide how North Carolina electors vote, not the popular vote. To automatically give away our sovereignty to the whim of the popular vote eliminates our state right and power. It also usurps the U.S. Constitution. If this was a truly good idea, then the Constitution would be amended according to its provisions for such.

Please retain our state's vote, our sovereignty, and our right. Vote NO on S954.

Troy LaPlante
Selma, NC