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Administration policies prompt some gun owners to recoil
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"With an election hanging in the balance, Angel Shamaya and members of his organization initiated a campaign in 2000 to make sure the votes of military personnel were counted with hopes of getting George W. Bush in office."

"Shamaya, the executive director of KeepAndBearArms.com, said he will not be voting to re-elect the president this year and that the organization he founded, which he said has thousands of members, may endorse a third-party candidate."

" 'The Bill of Rights is on fire,' he said."

Judiciary Denies Two Grassroots Political Activists Their Day in Court, Says San Diego Rifle & Revolver Association
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"The Supreme Court of the United States this week denied the petition of two California men who helped initiate a recall election. Mr. Russ Howard of Californians Against Corruption led a successful campaign to oust State Senator David Roberti from his powerful position as President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate."

"Senator Roberti was forced to expend vast amounts from his huge campaign war chest and lost his next election. During the recall effort, CAC and its supporters were constantly harassed. Intimidating phone calls and even death threats were received. Burglaries occurred, and calumnies against supporters appeared in newspapers. In response to these tactics, Howard made complete financial disclosures but temporarily declined to provide contributors' addresses in order to protect them from harm. Senator Roberti complained to the 'Fair Political Practices Commission' and they levied the largest campaign disclosure fine in American history against CAC Treasurer Howard and treasurer-elect Cicero, for the sum of $808,000 (about $1.5 million today with interest). This amount was larger than the total of all previous fines levied by the FPPC in its 15-year history, and greatly exceeded the fines imposed by the Federal Elections Commission on all Democrat participants in the 1996 illegal Chinese campaign contributions scandal."

"Amendment VIII, United States Constitution states: 'Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.' ..."

Cheney, NRA to Discuss Issues on Gun Owners' Minds
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Vice President Dick Cheney will be in town Saturday to address the National Rifle Association and NRA executives say they'll be speaking with him about issues that have troubled some members.

A number of gun-rights groups have criticized the Patriot Act as an infringement on the Bill of Rights.

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre says the organization won't endorse anyone for president until after national conventions this summer.

While an endorsement of Democratic candidate John Kerry appears unlikely, the NRA has withheld endorsements entirely in past elections.

President Bush has said he would approve an extension of a 10-year ban assault-style weapons that expires in September, though the NRA opposes the ban.

Chip as a method of gun control
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"Chase believes all gun owners should be required to have a microchip implanted in their hand to be able to own a gun. While yesterday's Associated Press story on the prototype is primarily from the angle of police usage, WND reported two years ago that from the he outset of the company's acquisition of its 'Digital Angel' implant patent said to be GPS trackable Applied touted the implant as a potential universal method of gun control."

"Chase also claimed that the VeriChip company had told him that the Italian government was preparing to implant government workers."

Report Presents Legal Authority for State and Local Assault Weapons Laws (JTO)
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"State and local governments can play a critical role in shaping national gun policy, stated Schiff. California has the strongest assault weapon ban in the country. Other states and local communities have adopted innovative assault weapon provisions. ..." Of course, none of them can actually define an assault weapon, but this certainly doesn't stop them from attempting to ban anything that makes them wet their panties in fear.

"LCAV's report, Banning Assault Weapons - A Legal Primer for State and Local Action, provides public officials, government attorneys, and gun violence prevention activists with a practical guide to the legal and policy issues surrounding the adoption and strengthening of assault weapon bans ..."

Armed citizens can deter both criminals and tyrants
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"...The common definition of the term 'militia' as recorded in the Second Amendment is archaic, but at the end of the 18th century, its common usage meant 'all able-bodied males.' 'The right of the people' refers to a self-granted right of all citizens. 'Keep and bear arms' means to privately own and carry firearms on one's person, and 'shall not be infringed' means that this right cannot be reduced, changed or modified, even for those who own military style long guns or pistols. The fact that this right makes people who don't own guns uncomfortable does not change its meaning or intent."

America's New King George
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"Having funded the destruction of the First Amendment for groups like NRA, Soros now believes he can inject perhaps as much as $100 million into influencing the outcome of the 2004 elections. Thats chump change for Soros, who is counted as among the worlds richest men."

"Acting in his self-styled 'public interest,' he intends to buy control of the electoral process with the goal of throwing President George W. Bush out of the White House and creating a Congress dominated by radicals who call themselves 'progressives.' "

"If that happens, we will see our individual freedom including the Second Amendment destroyed in a heartbeat. ..."

The Success of 9/11
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"What troubles me about Fielding's statement is that all of our system's did not fail. One of them succeeded --- the ability of the citizens of this country to identify a threat and take action as individuals to elminate it. The ability that was demonstrated so dramatically --- and successfully --- by the passengers on Flight 93, the only hijacked plane where the terrorists failed in their mission to crash into a valuable target."

"As I wrote one year after the 9/11 attacks, I don't believe that America began responding effectively to Al Qaeda when we invaded Afghanistan. I believe we began responding effectively the moment that the passengers of Flight 93, fed information via cellphone calls from the ground, recognized what the terrorists on their flight planned to do --- and acted to stop it."

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It remains abundantly clear that the people themselves are the last line of defense against armed thugs (or tyrants). Imagine what would have happened if just one of those passengers had a firearm!

Authorities Ask Retailers to Keep Eyes, Ears Open
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"Today Drug Enforcement agents are reminding retailers to be their eyes and ears inside stores. It's not really what customers are buying that concerns agents, but how much of it and in what combinations."

"A couple red flag items include cat litter, Sudafed cold medicine, matches, and these are just a few of the common items." ...

"Another big indicator could be that a person comes back for similar items in the same day or you have a group of people buying a lot of the same thing."

"The DEA brags they've made a dent in this problem and a lot of meth makers are in prison, but it is also realistic; the drug is cheap, easy to get, and very addictive."

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Well, God forbid if you have 10 cats and want to buy kitty litter in bulk! And don't even think about purchasing Sudafed for that cold! You run out? Too bad. You can always drag your rear end out of bed and buy some more when you run out.

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"The nonlethal system could be used to control crowds or to disable enemy soldiers, Smith said." And if we turn this dial here, well, y'know that part about it being "nonlethal"...? Any bets on whether this technology will be available to the Constitututional citizen militia?

New Evidence Indicates FBIs Complicity in Waco Massacre
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"Perhaps the most grisly of all was the photographic evidence of the killing of women and children emerging from the underground storm shelter, sometimes called 'the pit,' said Hardy. The pit was the exit of the underground tunnel leading out of the Davidian house."

"During the viewing, Hardy said he noticed that the angle of the gun flash from federal agents weapons was pointed downward. Carlos explained that the FBI was shooting down into the Davidians tunnel as people were attempting to get out."

" 'The FBI hadnt merely fired shots that day,' says Hardy. 'It had hosed down the back of the building with rapid gunfire.' "

Radioactive prostate sets off airport alert
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"A Canadian man undergoing cancer treatment was stopped at a U.S. airport and questioned by authorities after the radioactive 'seeds' implanted in his prostate set off security alarms." ...

"The man explained he had radioactive iodine 'seeds' implanted in his prostate gland that emit radiation to kill cancerous cells, reported the Calgary Herald." ...

"The doctors now provide a letter to patients undergoing the radioactive seed implantation they can shown to security agents if questioned."

Return to militias: The founding fathers' defense
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"For the sake of freedom and this democratic republic, the military must be cut back. ... " ...

"There is no doubt that The Founding Fathers wanted to rely on the various militias rather than a standing army for most of our defense. We had just won our independence with a military force that began as a rag tag group of rebels from militias that had coalesced to defeat the mightiest nation of the time. The best example was the famous Minutemen and the informal network that was used to alert the Americans to danger with The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. What would there be to fear from invaders? Evidently, they felt not much."

DARPA Fingerprints: FDA Approves Human Brain Implant Devices
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"As usual a seemingly innocuous (and philanthropic) excuse is presented for the development of a frightening technology with horrific implications. You may remember the August 5, 2003 Boston Globe story, 'Defense Department funding brain-machine work.' "

"In it the writer states,"

"It does not take much imagination to see in this the makings of a 'Matrix'-like cyberpunk dystopia: chips that impose false memories, machines that scan for wayward thoughts, cognitively augmented government security forces that impose a ruthless order on a recalcitrant population."

CA: More zero tolerance insanity
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"Emphasizing its zero tolerance policy, the school board upheld the suspension of a 17-year-old honor student who brought a plastic air gun to school for use in an anti-drug video."

"In a 4-0 vote on Tuesday, the Ventura Unified School District board ruled Foothill Technology High School junior Paul Houchin cannot return to the campus until fall and must finish the spring semester through independent-study courses at another district campus."

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"...a five-year-old boy who took his father's gun and ammunition to a Moreland elementary school will be allowed to return to classes." "The Snake River School District says the boy's backpack must be searched every day for the rest of the school year." "Officials will also require that the Moreland elementary school student have one-on-one supervision. ..."

AZ: Gun-toting measure gets new life
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"The House breathed new life Tuesday into a measure allowing patrons to carry guns into restaurants that serve alcohol."

"Bringing guns into nightclubs and most bars would still be prohibited under the previously stalled bill. It was resurrected in the House Appropriations Committee and passed 11-3. Restaurant owners could still ban weapons if they choose, but would have to post a sign." ...

"...the National Rifle Association said law-abiding gun owners deserve to dine in restaurants without leaving their weapons at home or in the car, where they could be stolen and are useless for protection." ...

"Gary Christiansen, a recreational shooter from Tempe, said he does not drink, but likes to dine in restaurants like Denny's, which serves alcohol."

" 'I've never seen anybody order a beer at Denny's, but it is on the menu,' Christensen said. '(the current law) defeats the reason for being armed for self defense. It makes us potential victims.' "

CA: Gun show ban shot down
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"Four months after local officials urged a ban on gun shows at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco, a state bill that would do just that failed in a Senate committee."

"The state legislation, SB 1733, was authored by state Sen. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo, and mimicked resolutions passed by supervisors in both San Mateo and San Francisco counties. Yesterday, it failed 3-2 in the Senates Public Safety Committee after law enforcement groups expressed concern that it would simply push gun sales underground. Cow Palace operators also oppose any bans on guns or gun shows."

"The bill will be reconsidered a final time next week. If it passes, the bill will then move to the entire Senate for a vote. ..."

MO: Some Mo. Counties Accepting Concealed-Gun Applications While Others Wait
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"The Missouri Supreme Court in February upheld the general legality of the concealed-guns statute but said the funding mechanism potentially imposed new duties on sheriffs without meeting all the costs -- making it an unconstitutional, unfunded mandate."

"A Senate committee has endorsed a bill attempting to fix the funding flaw, but the full Senate has yet to consider the legislation. ..."

"Complicating matters further, Gov. Bob Holden, a Democrat, has said that even if a bill wins final legislative approval, he plans to veto it, and House leaders have questioned whether they would have the votes to override a veto."

OH: Reporter has no clue (Letter)
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"Unfortunately, the author of this article is a vacuous mess of misinformation and emotionalist rhetoric. 'I'm not saying that gun makers and Curio & Relic dealers are knocking on every halfway house's door trying to make a sale, but there are not enough preventative measures being taken to ensure that gun owners remain sane and competent,' he whines. Well, that may be because merely owning a tool is no more a reasonable criterion for treating people like potential criminals or psychopaths than owning a computer is for treating alleged 'journalists' as potential libelers or plagiarists." ...

"Of course ...despite the licensing and registration of cars and their owners, auto deaths far outnumber firearms deaths each year. ..."

OH: One man's issues with the concealed-carry gun law
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"During my youth, someone broke into my parents' home. To protect his family, daddy put black-iron bars on all the windows and installed two-keys-needed deadbolt locks on the doors."

"Daddy said the customized changes - which made you feel like a prisoner in your own home - were to protect and keep his family safe."

"Oh yeah, against mommy's misgivings, he bought a shotgun and handgun."

"Daddy never took a gun-training class."

"He never had a gun permit."

"The guns never left our house."

"But daddy felt protected and safe. He had his weapons."

OH: So where can you now carry your weapon?
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"The state's newly-enacted 'concealed carry' law for handguns does not allow people to carry their firearms into public buildings in the city of Coshocton."

"However, does it also mean citizens with a concealed-carry permits can't carry their guns anywhere on city property, including streets and parks?"

"Second Ward council member Steve Mercer objected to a section of the proposed changes in the city's employee policy manual: 'No persons of the general public are permitted to have on their person, concealed or in plain view, any firearm on city property.' "

VA: Citizens, Cities Want Gun Control Rights
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"We want our own gun laws in our city, irrespective of the outside wishes of hunters, sportsmen, the gun lobby, and any of the sophistry about possible inefficacy of local gun control. We want to begin our conquest over violence with the exercise of a basic right to regulate the most lethal of all weapons: firearms. We, like all Virginians, want to control our own destiny, and preserve the lives of our young - and we want state government off our backs in doing so." -- Edward H. Peeples, Letter to the Editor.

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Translation: We want less control over us so we can vote in more local control over people with whom we disagree, all in the name of freedom.

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" 'We have a concern,' said Michael Mentel, Columbus City councilman and safety committee chair. 'Families and children could face peril and danger from an accident with a firearm and not know that the danger is there.' " ------- Of course, families and children face a greater danger from an accident in a car. Are you banning automobiles from public parks "for the children?"

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"Former Alaska Senate President Mike Miller said Wednesday he will challenge Lisa Murkowski in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate." ... "I've been there with the president, supported him fully with his tax cuts, been there with his economic stimulus package, against the $1.3 trillion the Democrats wanted to spend. I voted to strongly support our Second Amendment gun rights."

UT: Patriot Act cheered and jeered at the U.
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"Supporters, largely members of the law enforcement community, say its provisions are vital in the fight against terrorism. Critics believe certain provisions jeopardize too much in the way of civil liberties."

"Utahns on each side of the aisle had a chance to voice those opinions Wednesday to Sen. Orrin Hatch, a principal author of the controversial anti-terrorism legislation. ..."

"...The law could conceivably make terrorists out of outspoken members of pro-life organizations or gun-rights advocates, Cohne said."

FL: Harrington takes aim at anti-gun lobby
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"The so-called Brady gun law, which is set to expire in September, isn't necessary, says state House Speaker Protempore Lindsay Harrington." ...

"The ban on 'machine guns' represents one step in a larger campaign to rid law abiding citizens of all guns -- which could render them defenseless against gun-toting criminals..."

"His position on the Brady law is one of several recent examples that illustrate how Harrington has grown to become a bold advocate for the right to bear arms, which is found in both the U.S. and state constitutions."

"Other examples include Harrington's bill HB 155 to prohibit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement or any other state government agency from making and keeping lists of legal gun owners."

'I Wouldn't Wear That Shirt If I Was You'
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"You cannot shout 'Fire!' in a crowded theatre, but you can lie to Congress and get your way with a war. You cannot burn the flag without a Supreme Court ruling, but you can strike a match to a neutral country while the Supreme Court sits idly by. You cannot wear your passions on your sleeve--or tee shirt in this case--but you can dispassionately torch a Constitution while Congress meekly consents. You cannot shoplift, strip naked, or smoke pot without being locked up, but you can shoplift a national election, finagle the FBI, botch a terrorist warning and very likely get re-elected. Ain't America great?"

Sex-assault cases from Iraq often stall
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"U.S. soldiers accused of rape and other sex crimes while serving in Iraq routinely dodged prosecution during the past year with the help of commanders who gave them light punishments such as reprimands and pay cuts, according to military records released to The Denver Post."

"Troops facing sex-offense accusations were given job-related punishments - which offer no prospect of prison time - nearly five times as often as criminal charges."

"Such leniency also was granted to soldiers accused of serial crimes. Although investigators compiled evidence to prosecute a Fort Stewart, Ga., sergeant on claims he sexually assaulted three subordinate battalion members, he was given only a reprimand, records show."

CA: 8 Bullets Hit Man After Televised Pursuit, Coroner Says
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"The fugitive who was shot by LAPD officers at the end of a chase was struck by eight bullets, two of them hitting him in the arm and six in the back."

"Nicholas Hans Killinger had stopped his car in Santa Monica after a 90-minute televised pursuit, which began in L.A., and was shot repeatedly by three Los Angeles Police Department officers as his car rolled slowly backward toward a police vehicle."

"Officers fired a total of 22 rounds."

"Police shot Killinger with 9-millimeter and .45-caliber handguns. The office of [the] coroner noted, however, that a search of Killinger's body and car yielded no weapons."

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So the cops will be charged with 1st degree murder like that L.A. homeowner, right?

TX: Free self-defense classes for women
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"There has been several recent purse snatchings in the Katy area, and that has many women on alert. Now the Harris County Sheriff's Department is offering free self-defense classes for women so that they may learn how to protect themselves in case of an attack."

"There have been four reported purse snatchings in the Katy area within the last month. The crimes all occurred in broad daylight and have a lot of woman on edge."

"Police say while none of the crimes have been violent, it could be only a matter of time until they do. And thats why prevention is a big part of staying safe and avoiding attacks."

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And that's why armed self-defense is necessary and should be encouraged.

OK: New Meth Law Gets Mixed Reviews
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"A new law regulating the sale of a key methamphetamine ingredient is being praised by law enforcement, but business owners are preparing for hassle and income loss."

"On Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry signed into law a bill strictly limiting the distribution of cold tablets and other pills containing pseudoephedrine. The drug is used for cooking meth." ...

"Under the new law, stores with pharmacies must keep tablets such as Claritin-D and Sudafed, which contain pseudoephedrine, behind the counter or locked up. Pharmacies must keep track of anyone who buys the tablets by collecting signatures and photo identification."

"Convenience stores and other locations without pharmacies have 30 days to remove the pills from their shelves."

"Buyers are limited to nine grams of pseudoephedrine per month from pharmacies. It takes three times that much to cook one batch of meth, Wallace said."

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Land of the ... yeah. Right.

Australia: Chubby, Barefoot Man Outruns Highly Trained Professional Police Officers
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"A chubby, barefoot Australian man outran police Wednesday when he bolted through security gates left open at the back of a court he was being led into, officials said."

"Security footage showed the overweight man dashing down a back lane in central Sydney pursued by at least four police and prison guards, two of whom tripped while giving chase."

"Red-faced police and prison officials were left to blame each other for the security slip-up. 'My information is...that he was definitely in police custody,' Australian Corrective Services official Ron Woodham said."

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But these Keystonesque kops are the ones who you have to count on for protection as a disarmed peasant in Australia.

Rules are a Threat to Civil Society
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"By their very nature, rules are a substitute for human relationships. Some people can no longer be trusted to behave appropriately, so we have to enforce a code of conduct upon everyone. Rules serve a purpose where human relationships have failed. Unfortunately, this process immediately invites another kind of harmful behavior - the growth of government. The Libertarian Party exists precisely in reaction to the explosion of regulation in this country and around the world."

MI: Woman kills attacker
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"She tried to shut her screen door, but he pulled it open and began shoving her into the house, police said. As they struggled, she pulled a handgun from her purse and fired about five shots, Jones said."

"The man fell to the ground between the door and the driveway."

"Jones said the man was 42 years old and had a criminal record for breaking and entering homes. Police declined to release his name pending notification of his relatives."

"Jones said the woman had a permit to carry a concealed weapon."

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It appears CCW does save lives, despite the gun banners' best claims to the contrary.

MI: Homeowner Kills Alleged Intruder
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"A man who kicked in a familys door wound up dead when the homeowner shot him in the head. Detroit police say the victim had been threatening the family for quite some time."

"It was around 3:30 a.m. Friday morning that Detroit police say a 20-year-old man kicked in the door of a Runyon St home. The 55-year-old man who lives in the home picked up his own gun and fatally shot the 20-year-old once in the head."

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Had this been Wilmette, IL, the 55 year old homeowner would probably be prosecuted for using a firearm to defend his life without permission from the nanny state.

Africa: Africans Hope New Institutions May Help Prevent Repeat of Rwanda
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"Two newly unveiled, Africa-driven initiatives have raised hopes here that a tragedy on the scale of the genocidal conflict which erupted in Rwanda 10 years ago this month will never be repeated."

"The African Union (AU) has established a peacekeeping and defense force and a court of human and people's rights..."

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Swell. Next time, the new "peacekeeping and defense force" can perform the genocide. Afterward, the "court of human and people's rights" can condemn the atrocity.

UK: Gun sparks major alert on train
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"A man sparked a full-scale police alert after he caught a train in Mid Wales armed with a gun. Police officers boarded the train as it arrived at Newtown railway station following reports that one of its passengers was carrying a weapon."

"Dyfed Powys Police firearms unit was alerted to the incident after a member of the public expressed concerns that the man was armed as he boarded the train in Aberystwyth."

"Sergeant Ken Paxton, of the British Transport Police, said: 'The call initially came from Aberystwyth that a guy had been seen about the bus station allegedly with a hand gun.' "

CA: Cop accused of drunk driving with gun
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"A motorcycle traffic cop is facing misconduct charges after he allegedly carried a gun and rode his motorcycle while drunk and crashed into an oncoming car."

"Officer Bernard Sullivan of the Traffic Enforcement Company is the latest in a recent surge of cops accused of driving under the influence while off-duty."

"Police spokesman Dewayne Tully said Tuesday that there had been a surge in recent drunk driving cases, but that the department had not specifically addressed the issue with officers, noting that the different cases took place over a period of several years."

UK: Police set to be issued with controversial stun guns
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"Controversial stun guns, which fire a 50,000 Volt current, look set to be issued to Scotland's police forces. The Taser guns, which are currently on trial, will be used by firearms officers and are designed to reduce the number of fatal shootings involving police marksmen. But human rights campaigners say they could do more harm than good."

"The Taser gun fires needles up to 21 feet and then send 50,000 volts through wires to temporarily stun the target. They are currently being tested by police forces in England and Wales and could soon be issued in Scotland."

Puerto Rico: National Parks Service hopes to prevail against gun club
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"On Wednesday, the executive director of the National Parks Service, Samuel Gonzalez, said he was confident that he will win the lawsuit filed at the Bayamon District Court to remove a private gun club from Isla de Cabras." ...

"He emphasized that the island is an important resource for families who should be able to enjoy the grounds in safety."

"The tribunal will hold a preliminary hearing on April 30 to address the National Parks Services complaint against the Skeet and Gun Club. They hope to close the shooting range temporarily."

UK: Police swoop in gun threat
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"ARMED police were called to Honley last night after two teenagers brandishing a fake gun sparked a firearms alert."

"Huddersfield police launched a big operation after receiving a call from a man at Honley, claiming he was being threatened with a handgun."

"A police helicopter located the two boys at Church Street in Honley and officers from Huddersfield's armed response unit moved in."

"The pair were arrested without any shots being fired and it was discovered that their gun was an imitation weapon."

"It was incapable of firing bullets."

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"VICTORIAN police internal corruption investigators have interviewed at least four former drug squad officers over allegations they stole drugs that were then passed to another detective, who fatally overdosed on them." ------- Are these the professionals you want to be armed, while the rest of us beg violent thugs for mercy, Mrs. Brady?

NY: Drug Courier Pleads Guilty In NYC Police Corruption Case
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"A drug courier at the heart of a police corruption scandal pleaded guilty to a narcotics conspiracy charge Monday after signing a deal with prosecutors."

"Christian Joel Hernandez told a judge in federal court in Brooklyn that he had been shuttling cocaine and money among Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens for Colombian drug dealers for at least three years."

"He was caught in November, when a federal surveillance team spotted him carrying $169,000 in cash through Queens. The surveillance was interrupted when the federal agents spotted police Detective Julio Vasquez and his former partner, Thomas Rachko, stopping Hernandez and taking his money."

UK: Officer held in police probe
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"A PLAIN-clothes policeman has been arrested and two others are being investigated over corruption allegations."

"The three, based at Stockport, were intercepted today by detectives from the Greater Manchester Police internal discipline and complaints division."

"The first officer, a plain-clothes constable, was taken to another police station for questioning over allegations of 'misconduct in a public office'."

"The others were served papers, according to regulations, warning that they, too, were under investigation."

UT: Patriot Act Pros And Cons Discussed
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"Defending the U-S from terrorism starts with defending the Patriot Act, according to top law enforcement brass from Washington. But at a field hearing hosted in Utah by Senator Orrin Hatch, there were plenty of Utahns worried about too much Government power. ..."

"Here's one time when liberals from the A-C-L-U agree with ultra conservatives like the Eagle Forum. All are worried the Patroit Act gives Government too much power. ..."