FLORIDA SENATE: CODDLING CRIMINALS TRUMPS HONORING VETERANS Dear friend of Save Southern Heritage, As you may have heard in the news, Monday's press conference brought much attention to the issue of desecration of memorials to those who fought and died for us. And we learned why Sen. Bracy and Negron are opposed to the bill...they prioritize coddling criminals over honoring veterans....appaling! Well, I don't know about you, but SSH FL leaders are re-doubling our efforts and we hope that you will join us. Numerous press reports came in about our initiative, and as they say, strike while the iron is hot...we must get on the phone to Sen. Negron, and ask him to pass the bill. If you know your own Senator, it wouldn't hurt to let them know your thoughts as well. Details with phone numbers and suggested talking points below. Let's all pull together to try to get this done so that protections will be in place before the historic upticks in attacks around Memorial day P.S. If you didn't see the press reports, below are some links. PLEASE CALL SENATE PRESIDENT JOE NEGRON NOW HOW TO HELP: ​ 1. Please call Senate President Negron Tallahassee # 850-487-5229 (Day) - 772-655-1080 (After 5) When to Call: Today, Thursday April 20 and Friday April 21st What to say when you call: a. identify yourself as a Florida voter (if you live in Sen. Negron's district mention that as well); b. tell him (or his aide) that you want him to bring up and pass Senate bill 418. c. Tell him that you don't agree that codding criminals should trump honoring veterans! 2. Pass along information - Forward this message, or the content of it to your Southern heritage contacts. Time is running out in this year's Legislative session. PRESS COVERAGE: http://news.wfsu.org/post/some-fla-vets-not-happy-bill-penalizing-memorial-vandals-may-be-stalled-senate http://www.news965.com/news/monument-vandalism-bill-stuck-tallahassee-vets-asking-why/5qzgqX8A6gHP3UJiWsC02H/ http://news.wfsu.org/post/florida-veterans-ask-lawmakers-increase-penalties-vet-memorial-vandals http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/bill-would-make-defacing-soldier-first-responder-statues-felony/sjIxlWHisPbiUiYqBwoqFL/ http://www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20170417/lawmakers-accused-of-being-anti-veteran-for-not-outlawing-hero-memorial-defacing http://www.theledger.com/news/20170417/group-calls-for-legislative-action-on-heroes-bill http://miami.cbslocal.com/2017/04/17/group-calls-for-action-on-heroes-bill/ Conclusion We've come this far...let's pull it over the goal line! Virginia, Tennessee and other states have protections...why shouldn't we? Together we can Save Southern Heritage... www.sshfl.org