Travis O'Hara: He wants to set the record straight

To The Daily Sun,

The state representative for Belknap-9, would like fellow New Hampshirites’ public record to show that NH Republicans did vote down a rule amendment for training; we had already taken it in the past week, so why would we require the majority to retake it? We trust the Democrat Caucus will do the same soon.

Next, he would like the record to show that NHGOP introduced a rule in committee to protect the real purpose of unanimous consent speeches, an important topic that would allow the “unanimous” body, a supermajority, is needed to allow the speaker to continue. (Record to show that NHGOP does NOT have a supermajority, only an 11 seat majority.)

Along with this, he would like the public record to show that the NHGOP did vote down a rule amendment, “No alcoholic beverages or illegal substances shall be consumed or used in the house . . .” “Illegal” is already illegal; also, the Speaker should always hold the chamber to order and proper decorum.

Lastly, he would like the record to show that NHGOP did vote down a rule amendment to not allow “deadly weapons” in the house; we can NOT allow unconstitutional rules in our house; we would be hypocritical if we did not allow it to become the Rule of the Land. This rule would also make us easier attacks from political violence as we have sadly seen from any ideology when pushed far enough. While NHGOP is holding the majority, we still condemned political violence that was reported to be Republicans. To do this, we reached across the party line to introduce this resolution while the violence is still ongoing.

In his opinion, this shows the public that NHGOP will stand firm on our foundation no matter who is committing the violence and will not allow our beautiful country to get destroyed by anyone domestic or abroad.

Always remember our nation’s motto, “E Pluribus Unum.”

Travis J. O'Hara

New Hampshire State Representative

Belknap-9 (Laconia & Belmont)