Apr 24 2012

h.4042 fairness in auto glass insurance coverage

h.4042 Eliminates insurance companies for allowing a auto glass repair company to also operate as call centers for the same insurance company. Insurance Companies have responded in this fashion to combat abusive practices by a few in the automotive glass industry. Local glass dealers have the argument that it is an unfair trade practice for insurers to use auto glass repairers also handling their call centers, as they are able to steer customers to their own businesses.

I think h.4042 is a mandate to fix another mandate. The problem began shortly after SC mandated insurance companies to replace cracked windshields and prohibited them from allowing a deductible. If we eliminated this original mandate, insurance companies may decide for themselves if they want to provide the coverage deductible free or not. And the free market would solve many of these problems. 99.9% of the time Free market solutions work better than government mandates.

In my pharmacy business, I’ve learned that deductibles prevent abuse and overuse. It is human nature to get a prescription that is “free”. Well, it’s not free, it’s paid for by policy holders premiums and or the taxpayer.

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 23 2012

jDuncan on the unconstitutionality of Obamacare

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 22 2012

Young Conservatives, thanks!

This message is from Mrs. Nancy Campbell, at great patriot for the cause of liberty! I’m honored to have her support.

Dear Young Conservatives,

We are heavy into Primary Season and I have 3 YC Opportunities for you to gain experience, volunteer hours and a personal look into the political process!!:

1) MONDAY, April 23: Anderson County Republican Women; 6:30 County and other local political contenders. If you would like to come and wear a Bryant for Senate T-shirt or lapel sticker, meet at Main Street Deli and look for Meg Campbell. http://www.kevinbryant.com/

2) TUESDAY, April 24: Phone survey night at the Campbells’! Just a one-question survey. We will be calling from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Let me know if you would like to have Chili and Salad with us. 1111 Springdale Road, Anderson. *Bring your own cell phone. We would love to have a BUNCH of folks this night!! Lots of fun.

3) FRIDAY April 27: Tea Party-sponsored Senate Debate!! 6 pm at the Anderson Area YMCA. Let Meg (or me) know if you would like a Bryant t-shirt, or come and wear a Bryant lapel sticker!! We would love to have as many, or more, wholesome and polite youth (AND their families!) show their Support for Senator Bryant. http://www.kevinbryant.com/ *Let us do something fun after, like go get ice cream (I think QT has 49-cent cones!! Great for fiscal health, anyway…)

Please let me know if there are other service opportunities in which we may support Conservative candidates and causes.

And….be faithful in prayer! 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Every blessing,

Mrs. Nancy A. Campbell
(864) 367-2928

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 21 2012

Oklahoma Speaker of the House Blocks Personhood Act

Oklahoma Speaker of the House Blocks Personhood Act, Personhood USA: “Unforgivable.”

Submitted by jennifer on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

In a procedural move rarely seen or used in Oklahoma politics, Oklahoma Speaker of the House Republican Kris Steele blocked the Oklahoma Personhood Act, SB 1433, from coming to a floor vote today giving pro-abortion supporters hope that the measure would not reach pro-life Governor Mary Fallin’s desk. The bill received the backing of the House Committee on Public Health by a vote of 7 to 4 in late March with a recommendation of “do pass,” and the state Senate by a vote of 34 to 8 in February.

Pro-personhood legislators and several dozen pro-life Oklahoma citizens who arrived for today’s session are currently circulating a petition that would provide the House an opportunity to bypass the Speaker and allow the bill to be put to a full vote. The petition must be signed by 68 of the state’s 101 Representatives.

Both the National Right to Life affiliate, Oklahomans for Life, and Personhood USA affiliate, Personhood Oklahoma have endorsed the measure, with unprecedented support from the Oklahoma Eagle Forum.

Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich released a statement in support of the bill in February:

“I applaud the Republicans and the Democrats in the Oklahoma Senate who voted last week in favor of bipartisan personhood legislation. As I have stated a number of times in this campaign, I support the personhood principle, and I support states finding ways to defend life by defining personhood under their state constitutions. It is my hope that Congress will one day pass pro-life legislation under the 14th Amendment that defines personhood as beginning at conception.”

“The life of each human being begins at conception,“ reads the Oklahoma Personhood Act. When passed in the Senate, Pro Tempore President Brian Bingman was quoted by Reuters as saying, :“Oklahoma is a conservative pro-life state-we are proud to stand up for what we know is right. This bill is one of many Senate Republicans have advanced which affirms the right to life and I am proud to support it,” he added. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/16/us-oklahoma-personhood-idUSTRE…

Setting the legal definition of the beginning of human life, the Personhood Act brings Oklahoma law in line with what scientists have taught for decades.

via Oklahoma Speaker of the House Blocks Personhood Act, Personhood USA: “Unforgivable.” | Personhood USA.

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 19 2012

praying for Chuck Colson

NRB joins others in the Christian community in praying for Chuck Colson and his family as news of his health decline reached Dr. Frank Wright, President & CEO of NRB. “If we could hear from Chuck today, he would remind us that we are in the Lord’s care every day — we only become more acutely aware of it at times like these,” said Dr. Wright. “Chuck is safe in the Lord’s keeping today, and his family is in our prayers.”

Though there were hopeful signs during recovery from surgery more than two weeks ago to remove a pool of clotted blood on the surface of his brain, Prison Fellowship CEO Jim Liske stated that “it appears our friend, brother, and founder will soon be home with the Lord.”

Chuck founded NRB members BreakPoint and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview with the intent of equipping Christians to understand, live out, and defend the Faith in the public square. Colson received the prestigious NRB Hall of Fame Award in 2010 for his devotion to ministering to the incarcerated in the name of Christ and shining the light of Truth into a darkening culture.

Join us in prayer for Chuck, his family, and the team at Prison Fellowship and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview.

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 18 2012

2012.04.15 gop forum videos

We had a great turnout at the Anderson County Republican Party’s monthly meeting. This meeting featured all of the candidates running for SC Legislature. The video here is my closing remarks. If you want to see all the clips of myself and my opposition, please follow this link

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 18 2012

kudos to the SC House budget writer Brian White (R-Anderson)

I want to congratulate the SC House for including in their budget $180m in real funds (with a hopeful Federal match) to dredge the Charleston Port. We all know this is a very important project and true funds should be allocated.

Now, the SC Senate wants to add to this fund should the Federal match not come to fruition (maybe because of unsustainable Federal debt?). I support this logic. We can’t cross our fingers, close our eyes, and hope for the Federal money.

While I fully support state funding for the dredging, I cannot consciously support raising SC’s debt ceiling–essentially heaping taxes on our future generations.

This is typical of Columbia. Borrow money to fund the worthwhile projects that everyone supports and then spend everything else of fluff and pork. I cannot and will not sit by while we race to catch up with Washington.

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •

Apr 18 2012

Bill Tramell in SC honor flight

Pictured seated on the right is a long-time friend and patriot, Mr. Bill Trammell in a veteran honor flight this year.Thanks for your service Bill!

By Kevin Bryant • Uncategorized •