THE GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC. SERVE AMERICA.

David,

We have a gun violence epidemic in this country, and our lawmakers must do everything in their power to address it.

Serve America is proud to support comprehensive gun safety reform, including expanded background checks like those enumerated in H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which was passed by a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives earlier this month.

Eighteen incumbents endorsed by Serve America joined in supporting H.R. 8 when it came to the floor. Many of those incumbents used and trained with firearms while serving in the military and intelligence communities, and every single one of them has a personal stake in putting an end to the gun violence plaguing every American community. Serve America is particularly proud of the leadership demonstrated by Congressman Joe Neguse, whose community of Boulder, Colorado was the latest stricken by senseless gun violence.

For those of us fortunate to have survived the past year, one of the most harrowing in living memory, we cannot afford for a return to so-called ‘normalcy’ to mean a return to the extraordinary levels of gun violence unique to the American experience.

We know expanded background checks, and other common-sense reforms like an assault weapons ban, are the only way to end the rampant gun violence terrorizing our nation. The House has done its part, the Senate must now do their duty and ensure that common-sense gun safety reforms become the law of the land.

Will you add your name to our petition calling on the Senate to act quickly and pass H.R. 8 and other common-sense reforms that will make America safer and stronger?

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Enough is enough. The overwhelming majority of Americans support basic, common-sense gun safety measures. Despite the political division in this country, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans are mostly united on this issue. We are demanding change.

Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard today.

-Serve America

 

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Happy Anniversary to the Affordable Care Act. SERVE AMERICA.

David,

We’re in the middle of arguably the worst pandemic in American history. The need for quality, affordable health care is at an all-time high. We’ve seen how unprepared our system is for a public health crisis like COVID-19, and we need to fix it.

Today marks the 11th anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law. The landmark health care reform extended insurance coverage to millions of Americans of all walks of life, and provided new protections for tens of millions more with pre-existing conditions.

And despite 11 years of attacks on the ACA by Republican ideologues, it’s still standing strong.

But we know there’s clearly more work to be done. Will you add your name to our petition to support quality, affordable health care?

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Reliable and affordable health care provides the peace of mind that should be a standard expectation in American life. Nobody should have to worry about their financial well-being just because they get sick.

-Serve America

 

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BY DEFINITION: GUN CONTROL, AND THE 2ND AMENDMENT. PART 1.

Trying to cut through all the Hyperbole about the 2nd Amendment, and how Free or Restrictive Gun Ownership and/or Possession should be, is a daunting task. However, let's give it a try.

FIRST-  Here is the Actual Wording of the 2nd Amendment; "A WELL REGULATED MILITIA, BEING NECESSARY TO THE SECURITY OF A FREE STATE, THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED."

Before anything else of value can be done, the initial step must be to: DEFINE WORDS AND TERMS.

So, with that in mind, here are a few definitions that must be considered vital to understanding the meaning contained in the 2nd Amendment;

MILITIA-  Is the Military Arm of each Individual State, to be called upon by the Governor to protect the Peace and Security within its Proscribed Boarders.  Today, it is now called the NATIONAL GUARD.  It can also be Nationalized, which means it falls under the Authority of the President, to serve the needs of the Entire Country.

REGULATED-  In Martial Terms;  An Organized Group operating under a strict set of Rules and Guidelines: 

-  That is Derived from, and Subordinate to a Civilian Authority or Government. 

-  With a Well-Defined Mission Statement.

-  That Outlines the Duties and Expectations Governing Proper and Improper Behavior, and set Punishments for Violations.

-  That Establishes a Formal Command Structure, with set standards for Leadership roles, and provides for the Arming and Training of the rank and file.

STATE-  Could actually refer to either an individual state, or the U.S. as a whole,

depending on the circumstances or mission.

RIGHT-  A Protection an Individual has against possible Retribution by the Government, for engaging or participating in certain activities. 

PEOPLE-  CITIZEN(S).

ARMS-  Any Physical Object that would be easily recognized as a Tool of War, 

or is acknowledged to be part of an established Military Arsenal.  Usually, refers to any type of Firearm.  In modern terms, WEAPONS would be a more appropriate term for general usage. 

KEEP-  To Store, Control, or Maintain a Weapon under the control of a certain group or individual. 

BEAR-  To have Immediate Open Physical Possession of a Weapon, which is Legally Recognized.

SEE PART TWO.