Maryland stands at a crossroads of an epic issue. Will we govern as a Constitutional Republic or simply a hyper-democracy? Unfortunately, the mere act of taking SB281 to referendun would send the wrong message.  It would suggest Constitutional rights are subject to elimination at the whims of a simple majority… and it would fuel the ambitions of democratic majorities to continue their attacks on our freedoms.

We must not and cannot give any semblance of authority to an “unconstitutional act” or “pretended legislation” disguised as “law”.  Taking SB281 to referendum would do exactly  that.

Consider the implication if voters were to  support SB281.  A constitutionally protected right would be forever lost, and by “buying in” to a referendum process, we would be implicitly endorsing and condoning the misconception that our unalienable rights are subject to majority vote.   This is unacceptable, because in a Constitutional Republic, THE MAJORITY HAS NO AUTHORITY TO TAKE AWAY GOD GIVEN CONSTITUIONAL RIGHTS FROM THE MINORITY .

We must never send the message that our God-given constitutional rights are subject to popular vote.

Some may ask, “If not referendum than what?”

We will be holding a series of meetings with distinguished leaders, officials, industry experts, scholars, activists, and constitutional attorneys to propose details of alternate actions designed to (a) restore our Second Amendment Protections; and (b) motivate and organize the sovereigns in Maryland (the people) to reaffirm our government’s commitment to the Constitution.

Thomas Jefferson said. “What county can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance.”

Therefore, we the undersigned will not encourage, promote, or participate in any referendum of  SB281.

Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr.

Comissioner Richard Rothschild

More to come…..

AR-15 is a Palmetto Arms, 16″ barrel with collapsable stock

AK-47 is from Arsenal Inc., 16″ barrel with a side folding stock

Both guns are currently at Pasadena Gun and Pawn if you would like to view them and see what other goodies they have!

If you would like to purchase raffle tickets, Please mail a check for the total number of tickets to: Supporters of Don Dwyer , P.O. Box 667  Glen Burnie MD 21061.  Your stubs will be mailed to you.

If you would like to sell tickets for me, Simply email me at delegatedon@gmail.com and let me know how many you are willing to sell. I will mail you the ticket and the stub. After all are sold mail the checks ( Payable to Supporters of Don Dwyer) and the stubs to the P.O. Box above.

Or click here: GUN RAFFLE  to purchase or to get tickets to sell.

The winning tickets will be drawn Saturday July 6th.  Independence weekend. Location TBD

Raffle Rules: You must be able to lawfully purchase and own a firearm- you must be willing to assume the transfer fees.

Out of State winners must have an FFL from their state to handle the transfer and must be willing to assume shipping costs.

Taxes and associated costs other than transfer fees will be covered by Supporters of Don Dwyer.

Proceeds will benefit Supporters of Don Dwyer and will also used in an effort to unseat the Legislators who worked to support, vote for and pass SB 281.

Thanks so much for your support

Constitutionally yours,

Delegate Don Dwyer

Today, Delegate Don Dwyer received and delivered to the House Judiciary Committee, about 20 thousand sheets of written testimony submitted by Mr. Mike Endzel of Easton on behalf of citizens opposing the many gun ban bills being heard on Friday March 1^st, including HB 294 the Governor’s so called “Firearms Safety Act”

Mr. Endzel and Chris Dingler created a website www.nationalbands.com to provide a venue for people who are not able to come to Annapolis in person, to submit written testimony for what has become a galvanizing issue for many Marylanders.

Mr. Endzel had not previously participated in the Legislative process, but was moved to do so because of  this issue and had come to Annapolis on February 6 along with close to 4,000 other citizens. He said that his inspiration for the idea came after he stood in line to sign up to testify for over 5 hours but in the end was not afforded the opportunity to speak. Mr. Endzel said that he received emails from disabled veterans who stated that they would not be physically capable of coming to Annapolis to testify in person, thanking him for providing a means to have their voice heard. Mr. Endzel committed to printing the required 70 copies at his own cost and delivering the testimonies to Delegate Dwyer.

“I think it is a wonderful thing he has done. The Legislature has never before seen the amount of emails, phone calls and people out in opposition to these “gun control” bills. I commend Mike for what he has done to help give people a voice in the process.” Said Delegate Dwyer

You numbered so many that they had to close the building for safety reasons at the request of DGS Police and State Police because of the fire code capacity.

This has never happened in Annapolis! And you all did it!

I want to assure each of you that came and signed in but was not able to speak- your name is recorded and entered in the record as opposing this legislation. Please do not go away with the thought that because you couldn’t testify, your voice was not heard, or that your time was wasted. More than individual testimony, it was critically important that you show up in solid numbers, you did and your voice was heard!

I will call on you again- this is not a one day fight, but an ongoing battle. These bills and many others will be heard in the House of Delegates and I will contact you when the date of the hearing is announced. We need each of you to come back and bring more people. We can show them that we won’t back down defending our civil rights.

Constitutionally Yours,

Don H. Dwyer, Jr.

Many Marylanders’ (mainly staunch conservatives) have expressed to me their belief that there is no reason to stay in Maryland. This attitude permeates from a conviction that the politicians have ceased to care about the voters. They have come to feel that the hope of ever having politicians adhere to the Constitution is long gone.

Unfortunately, many elected officials do not even understand the basic rights of Marylanders’ as granted in the State Constitution. Worse yet, they pass legislation that directly violates citizens’ rights and freedoms.  In some cases, this is simply because of ignorance; in other cases it is intentional with no regard for the Constitution.

All elected officials take an Oath of Office to uphold and defend the State and U.S. Constitutions. Sadly most have no idea what an Oath is. Many voters and elected officials alike are confused in their understanding of the Oath of Office, believing that the Oath is made to the people, as a promise to legislate wisely and justly.

The Oath that I took, when I was sworn in as a State Delegate each term is as follows:

 I, Don Dwyer, Jr. do swear and affirm  that I will support the Constitution of the United States; and that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of Maryland, and support the Constitution and Laws thereof; and that I will, to the best of my skill and judgment, diligently and faithfully, without partiality or prejudice, execute the office of State Delegate according to the Constitution and Laws of this State, that I will not directly or indirectly, receive the profits or any part of the profits of any other office during the term of my acting as Delegate.

Webster’s Dictionary (1828) defines an Oath:

 A solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed. The appeal to God in an oath implies that the person imprecates his vengeance and renounces his favor if the declaration is false, or if the declaration is a promise, the person invokes the vengeance of God if he should fail to fulfill it. A false oath is called perjury.

The Oath of Office is a declaration to God, that the words in the oath be true. The oath is an affirmation to be held accountable by God, should the Oath be broken.

In order that the rights of all Maryland Citizens may be protected in the future, I am introducing legislation that will require that every elected official in the state, take a limited class prior to being sworn in, that covers;

A) Upholding the Oath of office.

B) A primer on the Maryland Declaration of Rights.

C) A primer on the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights.

Encourage your elected representatives to support this legislation and to defend your rights under the State Constitution.

Maryland Sheriffs’ Association

Sheriff Michael A. Lewis

410 Naylor Mill Road Salisbury, MD 21803

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Dear Sheriff Lewis,

In light of President Obama’s intent to infringe the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Citizens across America by way of Executive Orders, I am calling on you and the members of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association to follow the lead and example of the Utah Sheriffs’ Association in defending the Constitutional rights of Maryland’s Citizens.

 I have enclosed a copy of the letter dated 1/17/2013 and sent by the Utah Sheriffs’ Association to President Barack Obama, whereby they refuse to deny the Citizens of their state, the Constitutional protections of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and are prepared to take all action to defend those rights.

 It is my hope that the duly elected Sheriffs will remember and honor their vow to uphold the Constitution, rather than enforce any unconstitutional laws stripping Americans of their rights.

 On behalf of the Citizens of the State of Maryland,

Constitutionally yours,

 Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr.

Article XIV, SEC. 2 of the Maryland Constitution states:

“It shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by Law for taking, at the general election to be held in the year nineteen hundred and seventy, and every twenty years thereafter, the sense of the People in regard to calling a Convention for altering this Constitution; and if a majority of voters at such election or elections shall vote for a Convention, the General Assembly, at its next session, shall provide by Law for the assembling of such convention, and for the election of Delegates thereto…”

The founders wisely provided the amendment process to allow the legislature and the citizens to modify the Constitution as they deemed necessary, knowing full well that it was a difficult and lengthy process.  This was in no way by accident.

While many well-intentioned Marylanders believe we should have a convention, I question why we would need to revise our Constitution when most of today’s elected officials’ have not even read it, much less understand or adhere to it.  Today, the Constitution that is the foundation of our country is viewed by the left as a living, breathing document subject to many interpretations.  If this is the case then why is government today so hostile to its original intent to protect the people and limit government?

What makes us think that a new constitution will be respected by our elected leaders? The current outcry across America is that we adhere to the limitations of our State and U.S. Constitutions, not that we rewrite them to promote a left-leaning agenda of larger government and fewer individual rights.

In a current poll,  The Washington Post found that more than 60 percent of Marylanders support a convention. This concerns me.

There is certainly the possibility that some good could come from a convention, but given today’s liberal teachings by America’s universities and the stronghold the left has on the media, I caution that we may end up with a Constitution that defies the founders’ intent of limited government.

I would propose that rather than rewrite the state Constitution,  we ought to simply hold our elected representatives accountable to adhere to the Constitution as it is currently written. After all, it was written to protect your God given right to life, liberty and property.

Some may be willing to give up these rights, but I will fight to the end to protect the Constitution and your rights as the founders of Maryland intended.  Please vote NO to a Constitutional convention when you vote in November.

Constitutionally yours,

Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr.   AACO Dist.31