Kansas Gov. Appoints Anti-GUN Commissioners

I smelled trouble with her the day she was elected.

Thank You Dan. Support and let your local gun club know and get them involved. The appointees still have to be confirmed by the Senate. We need a lot of

For Dan and Frank,

Now we know why they played up Mr. Johnston's 'Lifetime hunting License' it is one of the considerations, I wonder when he got it. THe Commissioners have to be 'Qualified' by some unspecified process, I wonder what it is?? The Chairman can be appointed at Governor's discretion, so Mr. Dykes could lose his chairmanship for any reason, this being one of them. I guess Appointee Wilson got in in the 'park Users' and 'non-consumptive users'. I would like ALL Commissioners Qualifications, Anyone have them, post them here. IF thye were used in the Qualification phase, they are open records. Let's just fompare andcontrast these issues very pubicly.

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The Statutes of Kansas provide for removel of Commissioners, it is a process with a high burden of proof. It is not an easy process. As with all types of appointments the removal process is very difficult. So I think the removeal of a Commissioner is possible but very unlikely. Asked to resign? Absolutely they could be asked or pressured. But I doubt that any would vaolutarily resign. Could we end up in a worse situation, again a possibility, but I think IMO it is very unlikely.

What it is really is a decesion based on the sitting Commisioners conscience, and their assessment of whether these appointees really are a benefit for the State of Kansas. The Commissioners need to assess what the balance is. They have responsibilities and committments not only to the duty of their appointments, but also to the process. I will support their decision whatever they decide to do. The real risk is that Chairman Dykes could possibly lose the Chairmanship. We will need a strong Chairman if this moves forward as is. Chairman Dykes is the leader and must act as such. He has a heavy burden at the moment, and difficult decisions now and in the future. This is not easy, but it is a radical action based on response to a radical action. The commissioners must decide what is in the best intrests for the Outdoor public in the State of Kansas.

I have checked up on Appointee Wilson. All I can find is assistance in the Developement of Environmental Education Standards for K-12, and arrangements for conferences, opening nature trails, etc. There is not any applied scienc, math, or analysis to address environmental issues or wildlife issues. She simply has nothing that would merit appointment to a commission to determine public policy for the State of Kansas. Ditto for Appointee Johnston. All he has in favor is a hunting license. The rest of what he does is lobbying against gun rights and running an organization that is anti-gun. Both of these 2 appointees only 'qualifications' are radical political stances not in step with the People of the State of Kansas. The qualifications of the appointees is what I really have a problem with. I do not think merely having a hunting license is a qualification or litmus test. The real question is do the appointees have a level of qualification needed to determine policy for the State of Kansas in terms of Wildlife and Parks issues. This current class of '03 Commission appointees does not have elementary let alone exceptional experience or qualification.

For instance here is a short list of some of the higher profile government clients I have worked with in actually addressing environmental issues and cleanups. In almost all cases I have dealt with everything from Asbestos issues to Endangered Species Act, to Security issues at the Embassy. I have a real problem with appointments with very limited qualifications.

My biggest conceren is not so much this particular set of Appointees. I am concerned about ALL appointments this Governor has made to all areas of Kansas Government. This should scare the hell out of everybody. Are all appointments as bad as this? How many other Commissioners, Appointments, has the Governor used the same bad judgement on? Are criminals and axxe murderers being appointed to the Parole Board for instance?? All her appointments are very difficult to overturn. This will effect policy in the State of Kansas now and in the future of ALL ISSUES AFFECTING ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE in KANSAS. So, strictly in view of her appointing process and the accross the board disregard for the will of the People of the State of Kansas, THIS GOVERNOR SHOULD BE RECALLED.

The Commission can make that statement. Many are depending on you.

According to the PAC directors I have talked with ALL appointments have to be confirmed in the State Senate. Federal rule. Usually a formality, the conformation process is necessary in instances like these. When Finney appointed that idiot a few years ago to Sec. W&P who hunted a little, and there was a groundswell about having qualifications, I believe led by the KBA.

I don't know who you talked with nor will I question the character, but I deal with government employees ALL the time over more serious issues than this one. I take nothing that is said verbally to me as gospel, I require, and rarely receive documentation and policy procedures. As for KDWP employees being involved in the process, they should recuse themselves from comment and opinion, even though in this case it would help my cause, they could get into a peck of trouble in doing so. These appointments have as much impact on EMPLOYEES of KDWP than there will be on hunters. I would not want to be an employee of that agency in the near future. Toes are about to be stepped on. This 'being optimistic until proven otherwise' is just about what I expected. No one wants to make any waves, because they will be the first on the chopping block. I would clearly state that is an example of a bureaucrat in self-preservation mode. Anyone with that opinion in my view is part of the problem. These appointments are clearly wrong and are justified in receiving NO BENEFIT of the DOUBT. What about their qualifications? What are they? What is the justification that these 3 are positive additions? What issues are to be addressed justifying this group of appointees? What is their agenda?

You are correct Gov. Kathleen, has committed political suicide with these appointments. According to the PACs I have talked with, the hunting public angered about the proposed Jennison appointment and those conservatives who wanted Gov't Agency reform were the swing votes in this election. She has now abandonded that group. She will not be elected to another term. The good news if there is some is the base of affected public will be energised, and is happening while we speak. I do believe a long asleep 800# gorillia is waking and will be VERY out of sorts. With political pressure applied I believe ALL Gov. appointments could be held up. At the very least the appointees could be 'encouraged' to resign. This battle will NOT be fought in the Public meetings. It will appear very stealthy. And I M just hoping here, but a recall of the Gov. is what I support and I believe is a necessity at this juncture. Her actions clearly indicate deception and lack of concern about the wishes of the majority of Kansans. Her record is very poor and out of step with said majority.

If enough polityical pressure is to be developed, actions will drive it. I have had editorials in the WE and LJ World. I have called, committed money, and time to this issue. There is no upside or defense of these appointees, period. That is why it must be fought.