{"id":40360,"date":"2018-08-02T09:35:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T13:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=40360"},"modified":"2018-08-02T09:35:35","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T13:35:35","slug":"letter-are-we-safe-with-john-lawrence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=40360","title":{"rendered":"Letter:  Are we &#8216;safe&#8217; with John Lawrence?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To the editor:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Letters1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-7808\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Letters1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"140\" \/><\/a>My name is Sue Walker, and I am the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 13.<\/p>\n<p>I read your editorial assessment of the upcoming election on November 6<sup>th <\/sup>\u00a0(Chescotimes 7\/28\/18) with great interest.\u00a0 You encapsulated a number of issues regarding our nation and state, and you predicted how the election will ultimately hurt the Republican party. \u00a0Your piece was quite generous in forecasting an overall \u201cwin\u201d for the Democrats. \u00a0However, you provided two exceptions. \u00a0One was the race for the Pennsylvania District 13 house seat, which you noted as \u201cGOP safe\u201d. \u00a0I disagree.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In the past, District 13 has been safe for the GOP.\u00a0 Representative Lawrence has been a solid and consistent vote for the party. \u00a0However, I suggest that the constituents of District 13 ask, \u201cAre we safe with the GOP and Lawrence?\u201d \u00a0Let\u2019s consider Representative Lawrence\u2019s voting record.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voted in favor of HB 2154. \u00a0Allows 5 barrels or 210 gallons of crude oil to spill on a property without having to report it. \u00a0Not safe for the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Voted against Act 89. \u00a0An infrastructure investment plan to repair long neglected roads (including roads specifically used by dairy farmers) and bridges. \u00a0Not safe for school buses, commuters, farmers, or anyone who travels Pennsylvania\u2019s roadways.<\/li>\n<li>Refused to vocally support or co-sponsor HB 1400. \u00a0The bill requires universal background checks for firearm purchases or closing \u201cthe long gun loophole\u201d. \u00a0Not safe for anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the last legislative session, Speaker Mike Turzai gaveled the session to a close four days early. By doing so, he effectively killed a wide range of bills that had bipartisan support and compromised the safety of all Pennsylvanians including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an anti-hazing bill aimed at college fraternities and sororities<\/li>\n<li>a bill to protect domestic violence victims from their abusers<\/li>\n<li>a bill that promoted fair districts in Pennsylvania<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The closing lines of your editorial state, \u201cWhile the words and outrage may get the headlines, it\u2019s the lack of basic competency here that should have people worried.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\n<p>If elected to be the next Representative of District 13, I will work for my constituents in a bi-partisan manner whenever possible.\u00a0 We must find common ground with one another and return to good governance and legislation, instead of the obstructionism and power plays currently in full view in Harrisburg.\u00a0 I\u2019ve signed the <em>Pennsylvania No Nonsense Pledge<\/em> and believe in accountability, transparency and fairness as a code of conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Rep. Lawrence, I will always put the safety of my community ahead of all else and promote and protect the livelihood and lives of all Pennsylvanians.\u00a0 We should expect more and we deserve better.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I\u2019m running.<\/p>\n<p>GOP safe?\u00a0 Let\u2019s see what the voters think on November 6<sup>th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sue Walker, <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Franklin Township<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To the editor: My name is Sue Walker, and I am the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania House District 13. 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