Open Letter to Governor Sam Brownback regarding Virgil Peck

17 March 2011

Subject:  Rep. Virgil Peck’s Domestic Terroristic Threats

Dear Governor Brownback:

We want to thank you for your efforts in condemning Representative Virgil Peck’s comments.  Because of the increasing national sentiment against his violent outburst, the only way to convey that such speech Peck conveyed is to accompany it with significant ramification to promote continued public safety. A zero tolerance policy should be enforced on this type of behavior.

We believe that Peck cannot be entrusted the responsibility to serve as chairman of the Transportation and Public Safety Budget Committee, and we are asking those in authority for the removal of Peck’s chairmanship because he has advocated violence in a civil society.  A bill ought to be introduced that will make it a crime for a legislator to advocate violence while conducting official business. It is a crime to advocate violence on the radio by FCC guidelines, and it should be a crime for a legislator to advocate violence while conducting official state business.  Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

Sincerely,

About Somos Republicans:

Somos Republicans is a national watchdog group and the largest Hispanic Republican grassroots organization in the nation because of our leadership that is pro immigration reform. The Mission of Somos Republicans is to promote political education and information needed to make more informed political decisions. To inspire the Hispanic people to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their neighbors through collaborative political education, volunteer commitment and responsible participation in society. Our vision is to increase the Latino Republican voting block by 100% within two years. To increase voter registration, precinct committeemen recruitment, campaign volunteering, fundraising and events to reflect quality of future Latino leadership.