While a true statement, I doubt that anti-gun zealots are able to understand it. They have a completely different framework with which they interpret the world.
Yes, then dock their pay. Or fine them. Or whatever. But it would have to be a punishment spelled out.
Don't just make up a penalty.
Or send in the State Troopers.
Are they going to arrest them? On what charge?
If they're not being charged, or "detained", isn't that kidnapping?
A little FYI. While, there's little doubt he used the "word" in question, the quote above has never been verified, and was first reported in 1995. You won't find a single reference to that statement prior to then.
I could only find a similar situation in WI. Gov. Walker sent the SP to find the missing Dems.
https://www.npr.org/2011/02/17/133847336/wis-democratic-lawmakers-flee-to-prevent-vote
At a minimum Democrats in Texas, Wisconsin, and Oregon...yes OREGON... have left the chambers to prevent a quorum.
Start here: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...-republican-state-senators-2.html#post7957062 and read down a couple posts.
Reports say Idaho State Police welcome Oregon Senators and told Oregon State Police to stand down. "You don’t have jurisdiction in our state. Not to mention Idaho does not like Kate Brown." Go Idaho!
#theyknew