Anyone Know Representative Haler - RINO?/Appears he's not - Updated

[pianoman9701]

So this guy has sponsored two bills recently which seem to contradict the philosophies of smaller government and retention of liberties. The first, which I've requested a call back about and have received none, is HB 2342 which would limit access to public waters across small tracts of land without adequate parking. Good luck during steelhead season parking by the side of the road. I've called his office twice and received nothing in return. Maybe someone in his district can call and find out why he's supporting less access to public waters.

The second bill he's put his name on is the DNA bill, HB 2669, which would allow the state to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested for any crime. This is an incredible intrusion into our medical privacy at a time when medical privacy has never been more important.

It seems to me that Mr. Haler is a Republican in name only. If someone in Congressional district 8 can contact him and have more luck than I with getting answers out of him, it would be appreciated. Until that time, however, I can do little but go by his actions (the two bills), and his inaction (not calling me back). This doesn't seem like the kind of person we need in the legislature.

**Updated** See my Reply #22 after his call to me this afternoon - Good news.

[grundy53]

I agree RINO.

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[pianoman9701]

Dear Rep. Haler.

I'm a moderator for a hunting and fishing forum which has 16,000 members in WA, many from your district. I'm also a director of a conservation non-profit which has over 600 members. Our membership is overwhelmingly concerned about your sponsorship of HB 2342, which would limit access to public waterways across small tracts of land where parking couldn't be provided. I've contacted your office twice and have received no response regarding this bill.

In addition, you've now added your name to HB 2669, which would authorize DNA sampling for people arrested for any crime, creating a DNA database. At a time when our medical privacy is under constant attack from the federal government with regards to the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act, this would seem to be a complete trampling of our rights under the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution and provide a list to the government whenever they decide to come and get it. We have no problem with convicted felons having to provide DNA, but the language in this bill seems to promote unlimited powers for the state in collection.

The GOP, is supposed to be a party of smaller government and liberty. Please confirm for us that you're a true Republican and get as far away from these bills as you can. We're watching you and waiting for your response. Many of our members live and are active in your district. Thank you for your attention to my comments.

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PMan

[grundy53]

Nicely written.

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[washelkhunter]

Strong work Pman.

[Elkaholic daWg]

I agree RINO.

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Sure looks that way......

[whacker1]

tag - look forward to seeing what sort of response you receive.

[Heredoggydoggy]

Where is Rep. Haler from?  I'll bet it's someplace on the I-5 corridor.... 

[magnanimous_j]

He wants to pass a bill that would limit access to publicly owned recreational land because the wealth people who got him elected don’t want the great unwashed getting poorness all over their nice waterfront property. That sounds like a pretty Republican move to me. Same goes for invasive medical procedures in the name of being “tough on crime.” I’d bet lunch that someone he’s close to owns a DNA collection company that would find itself on the short list for that government contract.

[pianoman9701]

tag - look forward to seeing what sort of response you receive.

I don't think I'll receive one because I'm not in his district. That's why I hope someone in District 8 will step up to the plate and reach out to him so we can get his slant. This is Richland. Thanks guys,
PMan

[pianoman9701]

Where is Rep. Haler from?  I'll bet it's someplace on the I-5 corridor.... 

Surprisingly not. Richland is Near Kennewick.

[whacker1]

tag - look forward to seeing what sort of response you receive.

I don't think I'll receive one because I'm not in his district. That's why I hope someone in District 8 will step up to the plate and reach out to him so we can get his slant. This is Richland. Thanks guys,
PMan

I usually find that I don't get a response from the rep. for at least a week unless i know him or her on a first name basis.  Then the longer ones won't respond unless the bill dies or the session ends.  Anywhere in between those time frames.  There are a few that won't respond at all.

[Elkaholic daWg]

Where is Rep. Haler from?  I'll bet it's someplace on the I-5 corridor.... 

I believe Somewhere someone posted Tri Cities area

[pianoman9701]

tag - look forward to seeing what sort of response you receive.

I don't think I'll receive one because I'm not in his district. That's why I hope someone in District 8 will step up to the plate and reach out to him so we can get his slant. This is Richland. Thanks guys,
PMan

I usually find that I don't get a response from the rep. for at least a week unless i know him or her on a first name basis.  Then the longer ones won't respond unless the bill dies or the session ends.  Anywhere in between those time frames.  There are a few that won't respond at all.

My representatives always respond to me, even the ones for whom I didn't vote. If yours don't respond to you, you should be banging down their doors.

[Heredoggydoggy]

A woman I know got a response from Nancy Pelosi when she wrote to thank her for supporting something she believed in.  Nancy Pelosi replied:  "I can't answer you because you are not one of my constituents."