UPDATE: We cited a Westword story that claimed Toltz’s family owns the Dependable Cleaners. While this is technically true as the Toltz family does own the Dependable Cleaners chain, Ken Toltz is estranged from the Toltz family. You can call off your boycotts of Dependable Cleaners, PeakNation™. Steve Toltz called the Michael Brown Show today to clarify the relationship and assure his customers that he is not supportive of his brother’s activities – financially or otherwise. Listen to the exchange below:
Apparently, the spanking that Democrats received when they tried to ban concealed carry on college campuses last legislative session no longer stings as badly as it did then. A new issue committee, ironically named Safe Campus Colorado, filed late last month would seek to put on the ballot an initiative to “amend the current concealed carry law to exclude college campuses from the concealed carry law.”
The registered agent for this ill-conceived committee is none other than Ken Toltz, the well-funded, but failed, 6th Congressional District Democratic candidate whose family owns the Dependable Cleaners chain. Toltz also is known for cashing in on Obama’s inauguration via Obama-Bling.org.
What’s puzzling is that Toltz would volunteer to venture into those dangerous waters. While the Democrats in the state legislature shoved through five bills relating to gun control, the college campus concealed carry ban was the bill they couldn’t force feed Coloradans. The bill was pulled by its sponsor, extremist Democratic state Sen. Rollie Heath, after the debate turned ugly for Democrats. During the debate, several rape victims testified and about-to-be-recalled newly-resigned former state Sen. Evie Hudak condescendingly told victims that “the statistics are not on your side”, causing a national uproar.
The most horrific shootings in our history don’t occur at places where weapons are prevalent, but where the people are vulnerable and unarmed. A gun-free movie theater, a gun-free college campus, etc. The cowards who perpetrate these heinous acts of violence aren’t looking for a firefight, they’re looking to shoot people like fish in a barrel.
So, best of luck to you, Mr. Toltz. If you’re willing to strip the rights of young women on college campuses to arm and defend themselves, we will speak up for those young women all day long. Game on.
Concealed Carry on colleges can already be made illegal, if the school installs permanent electronic screening and personnel at every entrance. What this organization's actual purpose is is to make it so that a sign is the only thing to stop someone from killing/raping you.
Why? Why would you think a sign is the best way to protect kids?
Pretty much, there are certain places like court and some city and state offices that there are total bans, but you'll know those by the metal detectors you must pass through.
Marci Waldman So what? He displays his direct line on their site: Steven Toltz, President, 303.777.2673, with the added claim that he personally reads the comments sent to the company.
Just because they run a coat drive, which is a cop out way to be charitable, it doesn't mean I have to continue spending money there. Two weeks ago I spotted two kids at the bus stop that needed coats, got 'em brand new ones, I don't need that company to absolve myself of anything.
I also find your claim of 40 years is disingenuous, you have spent a significant portion of your life out of state. What did you do MAIL your cleaning from Duke and and DC? Doubtful…
What I REALLY want to know though, is if this ass-hat manages to buy this legislation, and that's what it will take, are YOU and HE going to personally and financially guarantee the safety of every student and every employee on every campus? Because in case you hadn't noticed wandering around Duke, this is not going to affect just those your arrogance sees as dumb kids, this is going to affect 30s, 40s and 50+ year old students,faculty and employees like me as well.
In case you haven't figured it out yet, Emopeal no longer works, better come up with cold hard facts.
Submit a comment online using the form provided below or pick up a comment card at your neighborhood store. Don't be surprised if you get a call from the President of our company, as he takes a personal interest in each and every comment. In fact, you can give him a call yourself: Steven Toltz, President, 303.777.2673. We look forward to hearing from you!
http://dcleaners.com/index.php/about/contact/contact-us
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oppose-Colorado-Safe-Campus-Movement/244920279004473
Sue, I hope you were able to get the correct info. Which is a Dependable Cleaners is NOT CONNECTED, INVOLVED, etc. with this " proposal or bill .. Or issue"… I have been taking all of my dry cleaning to Dependable for over 40 years.. Coats for Colorado is a major part of the community & thousands depend on their winter coats from Dependable..
The very term "concealed carry" tells me I can take my weapon anywhere I want as long as I don't flaunt it, right?
People need to realize that liberals never ever ever stop. Socialism and totalitarian control over you trumps everything.
Jason, I work full-time Monday through Friday and I'm at Planned Parenthood trying to save babies every Saturday, but if there's something I can do computer-wise to help out, let me know. Or phone-wise as well. Thanks.
Just gonna leave this here……. facebook.com/SafeCampusColorado and this…… safecampuscolorado.org Troll away my friends.
I am the Regional Director overseeing CO for Students for Concealed Carry, we brought the lawsuit against CU that clarified the legality of campus carry in CO. We are in need of volunteers to help fight this potential bill that aims to leave women defenseless.
Female gun ownership is growing rapidly. Most CCP class instructors will tell you, demographics of their classes are routinely 50-70% female.
This is a waste of time.
Still, be wary. The gun control advocates intend on use ballot initiatives across many states to get gun control instituted if their legislatures won't do it.
just sent Dependable Cleaners an email that I will be picking up my last order and will be closing my account. ENOUGH!
You can't fix stupid
And they say the GOP has a war on women.
Bring it. We have lots of young ladies who are happy to speak up in defense of their rights and the rights of others while on campus. As well, I was at Virginia Tech and led the pro-concealed carry group there for 4 years, and I know another young man who was at Columbine.