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MA: Boston first city to drop suit against gun industry Submitted by: Jim Farquhar	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The city of Boston, citing financial concerns, became the first city in the nation to voluntarily drop its lawsuit against the gun industry." "The suit was withdrawn from Suffolk Superior Court, Menino said, after the sides agreed to a joint resolution that calls for the industry to devote more resources to combating gun violence in Boston."

Bush Signs Campaign Finance Bill; Groups Sue
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"I wouldn't have signed it if I was really unhappy with it. I think it improves the system," Bush said, while admitting that "certain provisions of the legislation present serious constitutional concerns.'

"By late morning ... 2 lawsuits were filed ... Both of them alleged the legislation violates the constitutional guarantee of free speech."

The law "eviscerates the core protections of the First Amendment by prohibiting, on pain of criminal punishment, political speech," said NRA.

AL: Shooting upsets councilman; Miller pledges to 'raise awareness' Submitted by: Tammy K	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
3rd story on page "Birmingham Councilman Bertram Miller will be hard to find at City Hall in the coming weeks. The councilman said he plans to walk door to door in District 7 to inform parents about the dangers of guns and the importance of playing an active role in the lives of their children."

IL: Chicago Cops ordered to 'boost arrests'
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"The head of the Chicago Police Department unit that patrols public housing in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood has ordered squad members to increase the number of arrests or face poor performance ratings."

"In a memo dated Jan. 20 and obtained by the Tribune last week, Lt. Michael Fitzgerald, commander of the Public Housing North unit, outlined "minimum" quotas for officers--including at least 4 arrests per month."

Sarah Brady: Okay, is she guilty or not?
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"There has been much confusion as to whether Sarah Brady is guilty or not of violating her own laws. And, I have been just as guilty as the rest in "reaching for her jugular". I want to see her hanged for treason."

"She has done nothing less but commit treason by attacking one of our most basic freedoms -- the right of self-defense. But, after doing some research on the matter (with the help of a few good Friends of Liberty) we are still at the same question, is she guilty or not?"

UK: Don't tackle burglars, public told by Neighborhood Watch
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"HOMEOWNERS should put their safety first rather than tackle burglars in their own homes, Neighbourhood Watch groups have said."

"Despite more than half of people questioned in a new survey saying members of the public should be allowed to take the law into their own hands if confronted by a burglar, the crime prevention organisation says it would not want to see members of the public taking the law into their own hands."

Officers Arrest San Francisco Airport Workers Submitted by: Newslinks Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Twenty-five workers who held high security clearance at two Bay Area airports have been arrested as part of a nationwide security sweep. The workers face charges ranging from obtaining airport security badges with falsified Social Security numbers to lying on applications about felony convictions."

MA: Court shoots down gun ruling appeal Submitted by: Newslinks Director	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Gun owners have lost another round in their bid to challenge the constitutionality of the state's Gun Control Act. A federal appeals court upheld a decision by a U.S. District Court judge dismissing a lawsuit filed by Gun Owners' Action League Inc. and other groups that claimed the 1998 law was too vague."

Bill Clinton helps launch book by gun control activist Sarah Brady
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"Former President Clinton praised the efforts of gun control activist Sarah Brady at a party in Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate publication of her new book, A Good Fight."

"Clinton said Brady's 20-year campaign to keep guns out of the hands of criminals has 'given the gift of life to countless thousands and thousands of Americans'."

"Brady said the Court TV network has contacted her about making a movie based on the book."

'Nazi images make politicians act like ... Nazis'
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"Is the flier hateful? Clearly not. Alzona's heavy-handed attempt at parody sends a political message about gun control, not Nazism. He's advocating gun ownership, not the Holocaust. He picked Nazi imagery to emphasize his view that, to him, gun control is similar to fascism. It's impossible to interpret his message as pro-fascist when it's so clearly anti-fascist (and anti-gun control). Insensitive? Yes. A hate message? No."

"But in America, Gus Alzona can express himself freely, even if it makes some politicians act like Nazis."

New Global Court Moves Closer to 'Reality'
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"Despite heavy U.S. opposition, the first permanent global criminal court to try individuals for the world's most heinous crimes is only four nations shy of becoming a reality."

The Bush administration has asked the UN if it could rescind Washington's signature from the treaty (signed by Clinton at the end of his term). Opposition to the International Criminal Court is led chiefly by Republicans, who have sponsored amendments to cut funding for U.S. involvement.

'American Express' to Disclose Customers' Offshore Accounts to IRS
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"American Express Co. agreed Monday to turn over to U.S. tax authorities information on offshore accounts held by Americans suspected of evading taxes, the second major card company to do so after MasterCard International Inc."

"As part of a widening investigation of tax evasion, the Justice Department asked a federal court in San Francisco to have Visa International Inc., the biggest international card brand, disclose offshore credit card accounts."

CO: Critical Update: Gun Rights Champion Running For Congress (GOA)
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"I have a critical update on Marilyn Musgrave -- Colorado's foremost pro-gun State Senator. Marilyn is running for the Republican nomination in Colorado's Fourth Congressional District -- which will be an open, overwhelmingly Republican seat. Today, she is the front-runner for the Republican nomination in this strongly Republican district. That means if you and I can help Marilyn raise the money, she is very likely to win!..."

France: Gunman Kills Eight in Paris Suburb Submitted by: BobL	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The headline says it all. This weirdo had a permit for his guns and practised regularly at his local gun club. Too bad one of his victims wasn't similarly prepared. I guess registration doesn't stop crime after all...

Gilmore Opposes Extreme Anti-Terror Laws Submitted by: BobL	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Cyber-policy guru and Congress' chief anti-terror cop said Tuesday he fully expects another terrorist attack on the homeland, but added he opposes knee-jerk security measures that do little real good while infringing greatly on civil liberties." Somebody introduce this guy to Ridge and Mineta.

NM: 'Buy your Girl a Gun Day'
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"University of New Mexico women made the Women's Studies department madder than a wet hen by suggesting that self-defense is a good way to prevent rape."

DUHHHH! Why is it that campus leftists have such trouble with the obvious? Why doesn't the desire of "feminists" to prevent rape extend to allowing women to, well, prevent rape?

Three cheers to these brave women for promoting the truth on campus!

[Some] Soldiers at US border posts to be armed Submitted by: John Fansler	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Bowing to Senate pressure, the Pentagon will shortly allow 'nearly one third' of the 1,600 National Guard soldiers manning border crossings to carry weapons, Pentagon officials told United Press International Tuesday." How wonderful! Only 2 out of 3 of our solders will be defenseless against armed intruders now.

All modes of transit to begin searches
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"Train, boat and bus passengers will probably be screened soon for weapons and have their bags searched for bombs just as airline passengers do, the transportation security czar said Tuesday."

"The question is, 'Why?' " said William J. Harris, professor emeritus at the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University ... "How far are you going to carry this? Is every briefcase going on the metro [subway system] in Washington going to be screened?"

MA: School searched for man with gun
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"Third-grade teacher Gail A. Wright was upstairs in her second-floor classroom at Maple Street Elementary School just after 2 p.m. yesterday when she got the word not to let any children leave the room. Minutes later, she was told to lead her students out of the building through the front entrance. Police with rifles began arriving. "It was scary," Wright said yesterday in the aftermath of a massive police search of the school that failed to find a man who had reportedly entered the building with a firearm."

KABA NOTE: A whole lot of good the police could have done if there HAD been a man with a gun intent on harming students or teachers - the teachers have all been disarmed!

OH: Husband Arrested In Fatal Stabbing (Update) Submitted by: Mark Kirby	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Update on Cincinnati woman's attacker, her husband: She was defenseless, the crowd that witnessed the attack were helpless to defend her... too bad Lautenberg didn't include knives in his ban. I'm sure THAT would have saved her! Taft needs to live up to his word and "let" Ohians carry.

'Is Exile counterproductive? Not by a long shot.' Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"To debunk a "study" critical of Project Exile by the California-based Pacific Center for Violence Prevention, a usually pro-Bill-of-Rights editorial writer in Richmond, Va., defends the concept of "illegal guns," "illicit firearms," the existence of the ATF, and federal intervention in local crime problems."

OK: License fee for fertilizer sales sought
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"The state Agriculture Department wants the authority to regulate small retail sales of fertilizer in Oklahoma."

"The 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on New York highlight the importance of keeping track of fertilizers that could be used in bomb making, agriculture officials said."

"... the law also could turn into a significant revenue raiser for the Agriculture Department ..."

CO: More shooting claims tossed: Judge trims suit by Columbine student Submitted by: serinde Website: http://w.progunwomen.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Jefferson County officials and an Adams County gun show operator aren't responsible for injuries sustained by Patrick Ireland, the Columbine High student whose plunge out the library window was captured live on television. The ruling marks the latest in a series of legal claims thrown out against the Jefferson County's Sheriff's Office and school district."

CA: Chevy, GMAC, and San Diego Schools Unite to 'Curb Violence' Submitted by: serinde Website: http://w.progunwomen.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Chevrolet and GMAC Financial Services teamed with 12 San Diego-area schools today in an effort to curb student violence." "A significant quantity of Chevy ROCK funds sponsor SAVE, a national, school-based nonprofit organization created by students for students that promotes the virtues of peace, civility and nonviolence by helping students of all ages learn how to care for other people ..."

NY: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association forms Political Action Committee Submitted by: Joe Eldred Website: http://devoted.to/Godblessamerica	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
RPA-PAC is raising funds to support the candidacies of those who will defend and promote our rights in state and local elected office. RPA-PAC is not engaged in federal elections. RPA-PAC gives New York gun owners the ability to pool their resources and contribute to campaigns in ways that will make people take notice.

CO: Gunmen storm home, kill two; Suspects at large in N.E. Denver Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Two gunmen entered the basement of a brick duplex in northeast Denver on Tuesday afternoon and shot and killed two men as they sat chatting with family members in a relative's home, police said." This is an example of what you have to look forward to in the future "Gun Free Home".

POLICE STATE, UK: Officials kill pet goat, arrest owner
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A vet who phoned 3 nights before arrived at their cottage claiming he was there to kill the family's pet baby goat, Misty. Despite having no papers authorizing the task, the vet insisted he was acting under orders and that it was 'necessary'.

Is that legal? Attorneys and legal scholars say no, and SERAD & English counterpart, the Dept of Environment realized they were on very shaky ground legally.

-- POLICE STATE, UK - the headline says it all. No gun, No rights!

OH: Parents frustrated by district's silence on response to gun
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"Officials with Columbus Public Schools said federal student-privacy laws prevent them from revealing whether a 7-year-old boy who took a loaded gun to school last week was expelled during a hearing yesterday. But parents of students at Linden Elementary School on the North Side want to know how the district is dealing with the incident."

-- How biased is this article? Is this really how the majority of parents feel? We'll probably never know.

U.S. Arms 'Some' Border Guards Submitted by: Jim Garofolo Website: http://users.oco.net/jimg/NavCenter	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
'Homeland Security' Director Tom Ridge doesn't want to 'offend' Mexico or Canada. "Mr. Ridge takes gun control to a new low by not allowing the guards of our borders to be armed. Instead they are to be uniformed targets for any criminal attempting to illegally enter the U.S."

France: Shooting Massacre at Town Hall
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Unemployed man kills 8 Paris politicians in shooting rampage with legally owned guns. French papers blame man's insanity ("folie meurtriere"), not guns.

The Deputy Mayor says the shooting lasted "a very long time; he used several clips, he must have fired 40 or 50 bullets."

(Translated from http://www.lemonde.fr/article/0,5987,3226--268459-,00.html - "Trčs longtemps", se souvient l'adjoint au maire de Nanterre, Lucien Batard. "Il remettait des chargeurs, il a dű tirer 40 ou 50 cartouches.")

The Real Lincoln Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Do states have a right of secession? That question was settled through the costly War of 1861. In his recently published book, "The Real Lincoln," Thomas DiLorenzo marshals abundant unambiguous evidence that virtually every political leader of the time and earlier believed that states had a right of secession."