b'check system to all commercial firearm sales.Thompson is the co-author of comprehensive immigration reform. He has worked to ensure equal rights for same sex couples, and has co-authored legislation that gives state and local law enforcement the tools to prosecute hate crimes based on sexual orientation. As a combat veteran, Thompson worked to end the discriminatory policy of Dont Ask, Dont Tell.Thompson is a small vineyard owner beautiful lands. Thompson was awardedand was the maintenance supervisor the Sierra Clubs Edgar Wayburn Awardfor the Beringer Winery. He has taught for passing legislation that permanentlyPublic Administration and State protects 273,000 acres of wilderness inGovernment at San Francisco State Northern California. The award is given inUniversity and California State University, recognition of service to the environmentChico. He received his Masters of Public by a person in government. ThompsonAdministration from California State was joined by other Sierra Club awardUniversity, Chico.winners, including former Vice PresidentHe is married to Janet Thompson. Al Gore and author and New York TimesThey have two sons, a firefighter and columnist Thomas Friedman. a deputy sheriff, and three wonderful He is also a hunter, gun owner and stronggranddaughters.supporter of the Second Amendment. He believes that Congress should do more to reduce gun violence. In February of 2013, Thompsons task force released a comprehensive set of policy principles that will reduce gun violence and respect the Second Amendment, including expanding the criminal background 11'