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Switzerland: Disarming William Tell
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"But even in this placid Alpine country times are changing." ...

"To curb the mayhem and counter Switzerland's reputation as the arms supermarket of Europe', the federal government wants to enact stringent arms control laws. In the future, gun aficionados or collectors will need official permits to buy or exchange their hardware and police can search homes without warning for particularly dangerous weapons,' ..."

Hillary Tainted by Bin Laden Cash
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"New York Sen. Hillary Clinton's household income for 2002 included $750,000 in payments from three Arab nations with ties to the 9/11 hijackers, including a $267,000 speaking fee from a group funded by the family of Osama bin Laden, NewsMax.com has learned."

"In late January 2002, ex-president Bill Clinton traveled to bin Laden's hometown of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address a group of Saudi businessmen. He was paid $267,000 for a 40-minute speech."

UT: Jurors weep as girl tells of slaying--She says she saw dad go to truck and retrieve gun Submitted by: Dave Hansen	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In somber testimony that at times moved several jurors to tears, a 12-year-old Payson girl testified watching her drunken father march to his truck, retrieve a shotgun and march back to her house, where her terrified mother was on the phone to police calling for help." ------- It would have taken just a few seconds to blow the bastard's head off, instead of relying on the police to save her.

TX: Suspensions Recommended For Dozens Of Officers Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"What could be the largest mass suspension in the history of the Houston Police Department is being recommended by a disciplinary committee..." "An executive assistant police chief, along with the committee, made the recommendations to suspend dozens of officers following a botched raid at a Kmart parking lot."

MN: Guns may be banned from city property Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Duluth city leaders want to prohibit people from carrying handguns on city property." "City councilors will introduce an ordinance Monday that would ban handguns in city buildings, city vehicles and in parks -- even if a person has a concealed-weapons permit. A final vote is expected Feb. 24."

OH: Police: Two Men Break Into Home; One Makes It Out Alive Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"...what police called a random home invasion in Walnut Hills ended with the death of one of the suspects. Michael Harris, 22, of Bond Hill, was shot to death, apparently by the man who lived in the town home on Auburn View Drive, near Sinton Avenue, according to police."

TX: Evidence of perjury too weak
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"A judge acquitted Houston Police Chief C.O. Bradford of aggravated perjury charges Thursday, finding the evidence was too weak to continue the case."

"State District Judge Brian Rains dismissed the charges just minutes after prosecutors rested their case Thursday. Such a ruling is rarely issued, legal experts said, and backs the contention of many -- from jurors to beat officers to public officials -- that the case was flimsy, at best."

The Right to Counsel
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"A federal judge in New York attacked the Bush administration recently for defying his order to allow Jose Padilla, who is accused of being part of a plot to set off a 'dirty bomb,' to meet with a lawyer. In case after case, the administration has taken the position that if it accuses someone of being a terrorist, he can be prevented from communicating with a lawyer. The right to counsel is a cornerstone of the American legal system, and the administration must realize that it has not been repealed by the war on terrorism."

Canada: Report: U.S. gun merchants allowed to sell in Canada without license
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"Canada is the only country in the world that allows American gun merchants to sell firearms across the border without an export license, according to Ontario Public Security Minister Bob Runciman."

"Runciman said Thursday in Washington that he was first told of the bizarre agreement as he met with American officials to find ways of stemming the flow of guns into Canada from the U.S., the Toronto Sun reported Friday."

Lawsuit Preemption Remains Top Priority Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"...the firearms and ammunition industry will continue to bear the crushing financial burden of having to defend itself against these predatory lawsuits as long as this reckless abuse of the courts is allowed to continue. For this reason, one of NRAs top priorities during this congressional session will be the passage of federal legislation that will prohibit these junk lawsuits." ...

IL: Former Gang Cop Sentenced To Life In Prison
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"U.S. District Judge Blanche Manning on Friday sentenced former Chicago police gang crimes specialist Joseph Miedzianowski to life in prison on his 2001 conviction for running a Miami-to-Chicago cocaine ring."

"Manning also sentenced Miedzianowski to five additional years for gun charges, to run consecutive to the life sentence." ...

" 'At least one police officer did not serve and protect citizens but served and protected drug dealers,' Manning said."

Security flaws cited at INS airport stations Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Significant security problems exist at immigration inspection stations at the country's major international airports, making them vulnerable to illegal entry, escapes, injuries and the smuggling of aliens and contraband into the United States, a report said yesterday."

NY: Fort Drum soldier jailed for conspiracy
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"A 24-year-old Fort Drum soldier was being held without bail Friday awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania to answer charges in connection with a shooting there."

"Maurice A. Gordon, a specialist with the 59th Chemical Company at Fort Drum, is wanted by police in Johnstown, Pa., for conspiracy to commit a terrorist act and disorderly conduct, according to Fort Drum spokesman Col. Bryan Hilferty."

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But only military and police should be trusted with firearms.

Canada: Dealer takes aim at more gun fees
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"A $1-billion overrun in the cost of registering Canadians' guns is only the tip of the iceberg, says a local gun dealer."

"Carl Banting, owner of the Wolf's Den Sporting Supplies in Utopia, 10 kilometres west of Barrie, said there is a little-known component of the federal government's program that will make the initial costs look like a drop in the bucket - the verification stage of registering weapons."

TX: Public will not be told details of D/FW breach Submitted by: P. Jones	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Citing national security issues, the Transportation Security Administration will not release a final report on a Jan. 9 security breach at Dallas/ Fort Worth Airport, nor will changes to security protocols and procedures be publicly discussed."

Transcript of PBS show on Project Exile Submitted by: God Bless America Website: http://devoted.to/Godblessamerica	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"...in the world against violence, no program gets more credit than project exile. Rochester is one of a few cities that uses this unique approach." "But some say project exile may be lucky rather than good..."

TX: Resident kills 2 condo intruders Submitted by: P. Jones	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Gunfire erupted early Thursday morning when three men armed with pistols burst into a north Dallas condominium. Two of the intruders died when a resident returned fire, police said."

TX: Police: Tenant Fatally Shoots Intruders (Another version)
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"The 29-year-old resident was shot in the arm and shoulder in the shootout, and was treated and released from Parkland Memorial Hospital, police say."

"Police say the man called 911 around 9 a.m. to report hearing someone breaking in the side door of his townhouse at the Kensington Square Apartments in the 15000 block of Knoll Trail. The resident, who has not been identified, was home with his wife and children at the time."

"Police said the resident said he confronted a man in the living room, and the man opened fire."

Pray and guard borders - to fight terror
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"Lift restrictions on gun ownership. Outlaws do not play by the rules. Prohibitive gun-control laws create safe zones for terrorists who turn our streets into shooting galleries because they are unchallenged. Maryland and the D.C. area have some of the strictest gun laws that prevent citizens from enjoying the protections of the 2nd Amendment outside their homes."

"Enlist the people in their own civil defense. The federal government should not have to watch our neighborhoods for us." ...

UK: Hijackers beat driver for mobile phones
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"The professionally-executed raid began in the early hours of Wednesday morning when the driver of a white J. Davies Transport panel van was driving ...towards Heathrow."

"Approaching the Leatherhead turn-off... another white van drew up alongside the J. Davies vehicle and forced it onto the hard shoulder. The van driver was then beaten up and threatened with a gun before being forced to drive his van off the motorway and up to the roundabout at Kingston Road."

NM: Grim act of a man unable to let go
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"On Aug. 29, Howser said, Klinke asked Turlock police for a restraining order against Kennedy and was given information about the process, but never completed it. Her family and friends claimed this week that the department rejected the request because she had not shown proof of a threat, but Howser said this was not the case. Police also said authorities in New Mexico, where Klinke and Kennedy had lived, had not placed a previous restraining order on a database available to law enforcement nationwide."

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Is vicious stalking, threatening graffiti and her ultimate death enough of a "threat"? She has become yet another unarmed victim, who naively relied on the state to protect her.

DC: Two Officers Shot Overnight Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Authorities said a suspect walked into the restaurant around midnight, pulled a gun and stuck it in the manager's face and robbed it. The two officers confronted the suspect as he exited the store, officials said." ------- This in a city with arguably some of the toughest gun control laws in the country.

UK: The guns are in Britain despite gun control Submitted by: tamly@mediaone.net Website: http://eternalvigilance.blogspot.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Well, the evidence concerning gun control is unequivocal and conclusive: It hasn't worked, just as its critics always said it wouldn't. The reason for this is obvious: law-abiding people don't use guns to commit crimes, while criminals are not likely to take any notice of licensing restrictions and regulations."

Canada: Winnipeg Police continue their war against gun collectors
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"Since the raid nearly three weeks ago, investigators have been cataloging the weapons and tallying the charges."

"Rutkowski was initially arrested on charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm and careless storage of a firearm."

"At the time, police had already counted 16 handguns that weren't registered correctly under new gun laws and several long guns that had never been registered."

TX: Salon Owner Stabs Suspect During Armed Robbery Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Austin said the suspect grew increasingly violent after no one had cash to give him." "That's when the man ordered Austin to open the cash register. It's at that moment that Austin decided to take matters into her own hands." " 'So I opened it for him,' she said. 'And I had the scissors in my hand. So, he (put) the gun down (for a) moment, when I stabbed him.' "

VA: The Federal Joint Terrorism Task Force Raid Home: Suspected Copyright Violation Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The federal joint terrorism task force this morning raided a Leesburg home, loading numerous items from the house into a Ryder moving van. Some neighbors reported being told by agents that the investigation involved a copyright issue."

Canada: Cops won't enforce gun registry laws Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Ontarios police chiefs want the federal gun registry put on hold." "The 'billion dollar boondoggle' is in such disarray that police in the province will not be charging people who have yet to register their guns, Owen Sound police chief Tom Kaye said."

How Many Gun Laws Are There? Study Disputes 20,000 Number
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"Why pass more gun laws, when there are 20,000 of them on the books that should be enforced? Many gun owners use that argument in the effort to stop gun-control groups from infringing on their Second Amendment rights." ...

"A study from the Brookings Institution Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy counts only 300 'relevant federal and state laws regarding the manufacture, design, sale, purchase, or possession of guns.' The key word is 'relevant.' "

Canada: Canada needs U.S. to fight gun smuggling: Ontario Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The illegal gun trade between the United States and Canada is so uncontrollable that Ontario Security Minister Bob Runciman and Toronto police Chief Julian Fantino will urge the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Agency to post 'permanent' agents in Toronto to combat the flow of smuggled guns."

CNN host explains wife's gun arrest Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"CNN host Lou Dobbs explained Thursday a handgun found in wife Debi's purse by authorities at a Newark airport had been there since a trip to Vermont last fall." ... "The charge against her -- unlawful possession of a weapon -- carries a penalty of three to five years in prison, although that's unlikely for a first-time offender."

VA: Guilty plea to murders saves life of ex-policeman Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"When she and Hawley came home shortly before midnight, Howie fired a fatal shot into Hawley's chest, then shot Terri Howie three times, including once in the back as she tried to get away." "She pleaded and he beat her. The gun jammed when he tried shooting her in the head. She died a short time later."

NJ: Police Fatally Shoot Man They Say Attacked a Stranger Submitted by: Paul Raynolds	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Moments before Mr. Manigault was killed, he had stabbed Mr. Sword, a 51-year-old investment banker, several times in the upper chest and shoulder and then cut his own wrists." ------- Aren't New Jersey residents feeling safe knowing this loon didn't have a gun?

UK: Police letter asks criminals to please go straight
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"Police unveiled their latest tactic in the fight against crime today a polite letter kindly asking persistent offenders to mend their ways."

"The unusual tactic of appealing to crooks' better natures has been adopted by a police inspector who is fed up with the time and effort spent by his officers chasing around after a small number of hard-core criminals."

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"Please stop, or I'll say 'stop' again"

TX: Guns Get Texas Man Prison Sentence Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A man was sentenced Friday to 2 1/2 years in prison for owning guns while under a protective order - a limitation on gun rights that an appeals court held was constitutionally acceptable." "The U.S. Supreme Court last June declined to hear arguments that Timothy Emerson should have been allowed to keep his guns under the Second Amendment right to 'keep and bear arms.' "

SC: Chief suggests arms can keep businesses safe
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"Some Folly Road business owners concerned about crime were taken aback Thursday night when Charleston Police Chief Reuben Greenberg appeared to suggest that an effective crime deterrent would be for them to arm themselves." ...

"He said one particular downtown business in a high-crime area hasn't been held up in 20 years because the owner and employees, including the guy mopping the floor, are armed."

Take My Knife ... Please Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"And then there's the issue of what to do with the booty itself, our million points of fright." "Perhaps barrels could be shaped like the Statue of Liberty, with an inscription to 'bring us your tweezers, your crochet needles, your nose-hair clippers' and so on."