Maine Legislature considers LD 1707 "anti-gang" bill (1/27/12)

On January 27, 2012, the Maine Legislature heard from supporters and detractors of LD 1707 "An Act To Define, Prevent and Suppress Gang Activity in the State".The bill would increase definitions of gang membership, increase surveillance generally, and also boost penalties. Listen below to supporters and opponent of the bill

* Introduction to bill LD 1707  2 minutes*

* John Pelletier, Criminal Advisory Comm 13 minutes  * John Pelletier ,Q&A  23 min
* Eric Berry 12 minutes  * Eric Berry Q&A 30 minutes
* Representative Volk 5 minutes  * Rep Volk Q&A  10 minutes                                                       

* Allyssa Melnick MCLU 7minutes  * Allyssa Melnick Q&A 5 minutes
* Eric Fuller Maine Motorcycle Association  * Eric Fuller Q&A 7minutes 
* Sarah Moon MPAC  9 minutes 
* Maine People Alliance 6 minutes 
* Closing remarks 2 minutes