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For Whom The Bell Tolls, Lets Make Sure It’s Not Gun Owners
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"For decades, gun owners have known intuitively that the 2nd Amendment recognizes a pre-existing right to self-preservation and was enshrined in our Constitution as a safety valve to ward off a tyrannical form of government." ...
"Recently, a case before the Supreme Court in Heller vs. DC established legally what we've known all along. The Second Amendment is a personal right ..."
"Soon, a case will again be heard by the Supreme Court, which if decided in our favor, will overturn decades of anti-gun rhetoric and place gun laws such as seen in states like New Jersey, California, Massachusetts and elsewhere in direct violation of the personal rights we have to protect ourselves against crime. ..." ... |
Is airline security entrusted to an armed extremist hate group?
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"... I would hate to be seen as hesitant to acknowledge my possible mistake in expressing disagreement with the government's seeming tendency for alarmism about the supposed rise of 'hate groups.'" ...
"... Perhaps there are some extremely hate-filled individuals, who not only fly on our airliners, but actually carry guns on passenger planes."
"I refer to the Federal Air Marshals Service."
"'How would you describe the management in the air marshal service?' CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian asked a current air marshal."
"'Sexist, racist, homophobic, anti-disabled vet group, grossly incompetent,' said the marshal ... 'That's the general consensus among air marshals.'" ... |
Armed citizens can protect themselves against criminals
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"Harry Gibson (Letters, Jan. 22) and Dennis Ryerson (column, Jan. 17) ask important questions. Who in America would possibly be against keeping guns from bad guys? The [NRA] has never been supportive of criminals or terrorists. However, its members do support law-abiding citizens and their rights to legally own and carry weapons."
"Criminals will never seek right-to-carry permits. They know they can't purchase weapons legally and for them to attempt to do so would reveal their criminal backgrounds. By law, felons are not allowed to have access to weapons."
"Thomas Jefferson, the architect of the U.S. Constitution, believed strongly that the armed citizen was a deterrent against all criminals, both civil and political. ..." ... |
'Culture War' Over Guns Is a Myth
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"Could it be that the culture war over guns is more myth than reality? Yes, according to a recent article by the oddest of political couples, Republican messaging guru Frank Luntz and Democratic Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett of Milwaukee."
"In an op-ed appearing in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Luntz and Barrett support their striking conclusion by citing Luntz's survey for Mayors Against Illegal Guns, of which Barrett is a member, showing strong support among gun owners, and even among NRA members, for measures to strengthen our gun laws. ..." ...
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Submitter's Note: For those who are not aware of it, Luntz's 'survey' has been thoroughly discredited for its flawed methodology, biased questions and fallacious conclusions. |
NM: Who are the 'real' sunshine patriots?
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"Thomas Paine meant by the term 'sunshine patriot' those that stand for an ideal when it's 'easy' to stand for that ideal."
"For example, it was easier for the 350 armed tea bag people to protest infringements against their Second Amendment rights, when these rights are in no way under attack by any branch of the government or by any populist movement."
"It was also easier for the 350 armed tea bag people to stand up to the six unarmed protesters with signs containing very unpopular (in Alamogordo) messages calling for the support of our president, health care for everyone, and ending our senseless and endless wars." ... |
MS: Armed homeowner stops 2 violent home invaders
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"A Forest, Mississippi man reportedly used his gun to stop a pair of armed home invaders."
"Police say that two home invaders, who were armed with a handgun, kicked in the door of a home on the 500 block of East Oak Street. ..." ... |
SC: Pistol-Packing Moms Say They Have Good Reason
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"More women than ever are carrying and learning to fire guns, according to several Upstate gun instructors."
"... women from their 20s to 90s come in to learn to shoot."
"Many moms are also taking the required course to get a concealed weapons permit."
"Sherry Harris said, 'I believe by having your CWP and you have the ultimate in protection of the lives of yourself and your children.'"
"Almost 28 years as an Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room trauma nurse, with exposure to countless numbers of gunshot patients, have made Ladye Kelley more resolute when it comes to maintaining her Second Amendment rights."
"Kelley ... said 99 percent of the patients she has seen were injured in a crime-related shooting." ... |
Mark Kirk vs Alexi Giannoulias: pipe down, gun nuts!
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"Illinois gun owners were unhappy but unsurprised as the Illinois Senate primary races concluded last night with victories for Alexi Giannoulias (D-Scylla) and Mark Kirk (R-Charybdis). Neither candidate is a friend of gun rights; Giannoulias is best known for his personal friendship with Barack Obama and the highs and lows his political career has absorbed from his family's bank, while Kirk will always be infamous among gun rights activists for his attempt to revive the Clinton 'Assault Weapon Ban' four years after its sunset provision brought it to an unmourned end." ... |
TN: Candidate Steve Hall meets with Knoxville TFA members
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"Steve Hall, candidate for state representative from the 18th District, served on the Knoxville City Council for eight years. He will be remembered by gun rights advocates as the councilman who proposed an ordinance to repeal the 1962 ban on firearms carry in Knoxville City Parks. Mr. Hall's proposal, although defeated, brought to light the negative attitude held by most council members relative to firearms. As I noted in an article in October 2009, most council members, with the urging of Mayor Haslam, ignored their OATH OF OFFICE to the Tennessee and United States Constitutions, and voted to keep the 1962 ban in place. ..." ... |
TX: Nugent to Perform at Palin/Perry Rally
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"Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) announced today that rocker and outspoken conservative Ted Nugent will perform the national anthem at a Perry campaign rally with Sarah Palin in Houston on Sunday."
"'Not only is Ted one of our nation's greatest performers, but his dedication to upholding our nation's Second Amendment rights has been crucial to maintaining the freedom we are able to enjoy as Americans every day,' said Gov. Perry ..." ... |
Medical Marijuana and the Second Amendment
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"Redding resident and Army veteran Sean Merritt says he's been denied the right to purchase a firearm at a local gun shop owned by Redding Mayor Patrick Jones. The sticking point hinges on a line on a form required by the [ATF] which asks: 'Are you an unlawful user of or addicted to marijuana, a depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?'"
"Because he uses medical marijuana (and even though he has a legal recommendation), Merritt says he was told by Jones that he must answer 'yes' on the form, which prevents him from purchasing a firearm ..."
"At last night's City Council meeting, Merritt argued his case before the mayor. Here's the compelling video of his appearance before the council:" ... |
SC: South Carolina House Passes Sovereignty Resolution
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"Today, the South Carolina House overwhelmingly voted in favor of S424, a resolution reaffirming sovereignty under the 10th Amendment. The final vote was 85-27."
"The resolution previously passed the Senate, and after passing amended by the House, it returns to the Senate for further action."
"Here's a few excerpts from the resolution:" ..."Be it further resolved that the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, claims for the citizens of South Carolina and the State of South Carolina freedom from all laws and mandates that violate the rights granted[sic] under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution." ... -------
Submitter's Note: Rights are protected by the Bill of Rights, not granted by it. |
IN: Indianapolis Mayor Ballard likely to veto guns-in-parks measure (poll available)
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"Just a day after it was introduced, a City-County Council proposal that would allow permit holders to have guns in city parks seems like a long shot."
"Mayor Greg Ballard on Tuesday came out against loosening gun restrictions in parks, saying residents are content with the city's current policy and there's no need to change it." ...
"'We want moms to feel safe in the park taking their kids,' Ballard said. 'People are happy with how (the policy) is.'"
"The mayor's likely veto means that two-thirds of the council's members would have to support the measure to pass it. ..." ... |
CA: Oakland Tries to Take On Guns
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"After Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Oakland is one step closer to approving stricter gun control laws."
"The council unanimously approved, in the first reading, a measure proposed by Larry Reid, a council member representing East Oakland. The measure consists of three proposed changes: Require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms to the Oakland Police Department; require a thumbprint for all ammunition purchases and enforce strict permit requirements for the sale of firearms and ammunition in Oakland. ..."
"That idea to restrict the sale of firearms in Oakland has riled some people, because, as the San Francisco Chronicle reported, Oakland does not have any firearms dealers that sell to the public. ..." ... |
"Ain't gonna be NEARLY enough": The IRS is buying itself some new toys
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"(DISCLAIMER: KIDS, DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. IF YOU ARE NOT AN 'ONLY ONE,' THAT MISSING FEW INCHES ON YOUR SHOTGUN BARREL CAN BRING THE U.S. MARSHALS AND FBI SNIPERS TO YOUR HOUSE TO SHOOT YOUR KID IN THE BACK AND DRILL YOUR WIFE THROUGH THE HEAD WHILE SHE'S HOLDING HER BABY. JUST ASK RANDY WEAVER.)"
"So, it seems the Internal Revenue Service is buying itself some new toys -- short-barreled shotguns for home-invasion work, just like the free-lance criminals use. Of course, independent felons not acting under color of law (and there's something refreshing about their honesty compared to the IRS) do not have the taxpayers to fund their logistics -- they just saw the barrels off some garden-variety stolen twelve-gauge ..." ... |
Acquiring Shotguns
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... "The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to purchase sixty Remington Model 870 Police RAMAC #24587 12 gauge pump-action shotguns for the Criminal Investigation Division. The Remington parkerized shotguns, with fourteen inch barrel, modified choke, Wilson Combat Ghost Ring rear sight and XS4 Contour Bead front sight, Knoxx Reduced Recoil Adjustable Stock, and Speedfeed ribbed black forend, are designated as the only shotguns authorized for IRS duty based on compatibility with IRS existing shotgun inventory, certified armorer and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts." ...
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Your tax money at work, and other stories
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"Just when you thought a federal agency could not get more bang for the buck ... the [IRS] is making headlines on The Drudge Report with the revelation that it is purchasing a bunch of short-barreled Remington shotguns for its Criminal Investigation Division."
"These Remington Model 870 pump-action smoothbores are rather special. Fitted with 14-inch barrels (that’s 4-inches shorter than the legal minimum length for a shotgun owned by a private citizen without a special license ...), these are what one might call 'wallpaper guns.' Shoot someone with one of these, and you're going to turn him into wallpaper." ... |
WI: Former Wis. Deputy Makes Plea Deal On Sex Charges
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"A retired Waukesha County sheriff's deputy charged with felony sex crimes has reached a plea deal that reduces the charges to misdemeanors."
"The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Tuesday that 56-year-old Terrence L. Greenwald was charged last year with three counts of repeated sexual assault of a child and other charges."
"Special prosecutor Robert S. Repischak says that under the plea agreement, Greenwald is expected to enter a no contest plea on Thursday in Jefferson County Circuit Court." ... |
OH: Former Officer Sentenced For Theft In Office
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A former Dayton police officer was sentenced Monday after he was accused of using his position to break the law.
Alan W. Parker was sentenced to five years probation after spending 30 days in jail. He will also have to perform 100 hours of community service.
Parker was accused of theft in office. He pleaded guilty to several charges, including receiving stolen property and misusing the department’s computer to run license plates illegally.
Parker has since resigned from the police department. |
SC: Lexington Co. deputy fired, charged with downloading child porn
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"The Lexington County Sheriff's Department arrested one of its own deputies Monday evening after officials say the man downloaded child pornography on his home computer."
"Deputies arrested Craig Edward Wlaschin, 25, at 6:35pm Monday, and Sheriff James R. Metts fired Wlaschin as a deputy. Wlaschin is charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor."
"Metts said Wlaschin had worked as a road patrol deputy near Irmo, and was not on duty at the time of his arrest. Wlaschin was hired in September 2007." ... |
NY: Ex-cop Roosevelt Green gets six months for giving drug dealer info
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"A former NYPD sergeant who sold out to a crack dealer for a pair of sneakers and a warmup suit will be getting new duds - courtesy of the prison system."
"Roosevelt Green was sentenced Tuesday to six months for helping the Long Island drug pusher with license plate checks on undercover vehicles."
"Green ran plate numbers on a police computer in his NYPD car at the 62nd Precinct in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn - then gave the registration addresses to Frank (Big Banana) Wilson, according to court papers."
"Later, Green was caught on a wiretap giving the drug dealer a shopping list. 'I'm gonna need a nice warmup suit and a pair of white tops, okay?' he said." ... |
FL: Former AP police officer sentenced to year in county jail
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"Former Avon Park police officer Adam Willis was adjudicated guilty on Wednesday and sentenced to 364 days in the county jail."
"Willis, 32, pleaded no contest last May to a charge of grand theft. In addition to the jail term, he was also sentenced to five years probation."
"In November 2008, Willis was arrested following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) into allegations of police misconduct. He reportedly removed a wallet from an unlocked car while he was on duty."
"The vehicle was equipped with surveillance equipment and was being used by the FDLE and the Avon Park Police Department for an undercover operation." ... |
WA: Police Officer Accused Of Molestation, Incest
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"A police officer is facing child molestation and incest charges after he admitted during a job interview to touching a child inappropriately ..."
"Skamania County Undersheriff David Cox said Joshua Gines, of Carson, was arrested Jan. 22. He posted bail and was released."
"Gines, who works for the Bingen-White Salmon Police Department, pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was placed on paid administrative leave, Cox said." [emphasis added]
"The investigation stemmed from a background check following Gines' application for a Skamania County Sheriff's Office Road Deputy position, Cox said." ... |
WV: Fayette deputy under investigation in VFD probe
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"State Police are investigating a Fayette County sheriff's deputy in connection with money missing from the Oak Hill Volunteer Fire Department, according to Fayette Sheriff Steve W. Kessler."
"Sources familiar with the investigation say that more than $300,000 may be missing."
"Sheriff's Deputy Micah Feltner, who also is treasurer for the fire department, is still working as an officer, though he is under investigation ..." [emphasis added]
"'Is he a focus of their interest? Absolutely,' Kessler said. 'He is still working at this time because no charges have been filed against him or anything, but I'm watching that. [The investigation] does not involve this department. He never had access to any funds here.'" ... |
NC: Durham councilman: Officers' arrests embarrassing
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"A Durham City Council member on Wednesday called continuing negative publicity surrounding the Durham Police Department an embarrassment."
"On Tuesday, a Durham officer was arrested in Wake County on breaking and entering and extortion charges. Last week, a former Durham officer was indicted on federal drug and weapons charges."
"'There a few people who will use the old rational, 'Well this represents a few rotten apples in the police barrel,' Councilman Eugene Brown said. 'I don't buy into that because I think the citizens of Durham deserve better.'" ... |
NY: Brooklyn's 81st Precinct probed by NYPD for fudging stats; felonies allegedly marked as misdemeanors
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"A Brooklyn precinct is under investigation for manipulating statistics to make its cops look like better crimefighters ..."
"Two probes are centered around whether Bedford-Stuyvesant's 81st Precinct recorded felonies as misdemeanors and refused to take complaints from victims - all in an effort to drive down the crime rate, sources said."
"And the allegations came from one of the precinct's officers."
"Officer Adrian Schoolcraft shared his suspicions with the Internal Affairs Bureau and the Quality Assurance Division, the NYPD unit responsible for maintaining the integrity of crime stats." ...
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AR: Concealed carry of handguns now legal in Ben Geren Park
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"One of the jewels of the Fort Smith area is Ben Geren Park, a 1300 acre county park managed by the Sebastian County Parks Department. This park is very diverse, having softball and soccer fields, walking and bike trails and heavily wooded areas. A few months ago, a small change occurred ... a change which translates into more freedoms for gun owners."
"As recently as last summer, the signs at every opening to the park had included a prohibition to firearms. ..."
"However, look closely at the signs the next time you are entering the park. They no longer have the firearm ban! This change was made quietly by the Parks Department this past fall with no fanfare ... But how and why did this rule change happen?" ... |
TN: 'No Guns Allowed,' or Are They?
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"A Chattanooga man says a movie theatre violated his rights when managers refused to allow him to carry his gun into the theatre. Edward O'Brien has a valid Tennessee hand gun carry permit, but apparently that wasn't enough to get him and his gun inside the Majestic 12 Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga." ...
"Theatre managers stopped O'Brien." ...
"In Tennessee, ... businesses are required by law to post a sign outside that says 'No Firearms.' At the Majestic 12 there is no such sign."
"'I feel they violated my civil rights as a permit holder, the right to carry a firearm,' said O'Brien. 'I'm not a felon. I'm not a criminal. I abide by the laws.'" ... |
AK: Fairbanks militia growing, says founder
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"According to KUAC-Radio (via APRN) Schaeffer Cox started The Second Amendment Task Force in the Fairbanks Denny's (which, to be certain, holds the honor of being 'The Farthest North Denny's') last spring, and since then, the group has spawned a local militia and is fielding calls of support and inquiry from across the country. The Task Force has about 7,000 Fairbanks members, 3,500 of whom are also part of 'The Alaska Peacemakers Militia.' The militia's intention, Cox says, is to protect individual freedom in case of martial law or government collapse ..." ... |
MT: Bear-proof food boxes not needed
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"I just read the article in The Western News about the Kootenai National Forest’s plan to install the 'bear-proof food boxes' (Jan. 29 edition) throughout the forest."
"I've lived here for 55 of my 56 years and over the years, being somewhat of an outdoors man, I've experienced uninvited critters, including bears, in my camp from time to time. Of course, this is a bit of a nuisance but by no means a crisis – thanks to the Second Amendment." ...
"The bottom line is this ... We don't need to waste money on bear boxes. I think it could be better spent teaching those who don't know how to handle firearms and protect themselves and their families." ... |
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