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A REAL Republican: Silent Cal Had a Lot To Say
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"So why is there such a disconnect between Coolidge's success and his reputation? In large part, it is because he advocated individualism, as clearly spelled out in his speeches (which he composed himself), and the newspaper column he wrote after leaving the Presidency."
"But while that seems appropriate for someone born on the Fourth of July, it is so distant from the modern mindset that many now cannot understand why someone who, as Senator, Governor, Vice-President, and President viewed government intervention in broad areas of life as a problem rather than a panacea."
* Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.
* There is no substitute for a militant freedom. The only alternative is submission and slavery.
* The property of the people belongs to the people. To take it from them by taxation cannot be justified except by urgent public necessity. Unless this principle be recognized, our country is no longer secure, our people no longer free.
* The Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national freedom.
* ...what the people cannot do their government cannot do.
* There can be no perfect control of personal conduct by national legislation. |
Celebrating Independence
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"When the Founders spoke of liberty, they meant that each of us has a right to plan and live his own life, as he thinks best, to pursue happiness in his own way, by his own lights, provided that in doing so he respect the equal rights of others to do the same. ..."
"That right 'to pursue happiness,' which is nothing less than the foundation of individual liberty, is key to understanding the Declaration's basic principle ..."
"Yet the more we ask government to do for us, the more we undermine that vision. Every time government creates a new program 'for our own good,' it forces us all to a common vision of the good..." |
Nicki Fellenzer: It’s Independence Day, and I’m heartbroken
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"I’d like to remind you that 'the common good' was a common excuse the communists used to relieve people of their rights and property. 'The common good' is a frequent mantra among those who seek to disarm you – those who want to take away YOUR right to keep and bear arms. When you hear someone in power use the 'common good' as an excuse to relieve you of your individual rights, run like hell! There is no 'common good,' just like there is no collective right. Society is comprised of individuals, and when one individual or a small group of them is forced to give up his or her basic rights so that others may profit, the 'common good' disintegrates into tyranny of the majority – the very tyranny our Founding Fathers sought to avoid by creating a Constitutional Republic called the United States of America."
"Remember the principles on which our country was created this Independence Day. Celebrate the courage and freedom that is part of America’s history. But also look around you and remember how easily the fragile components of our freedom can be dismantled by the powerful few. And say a prayer of hope that the nation wakes up before it’s too late." |
Right to Petition Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Court
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"Don Bird is one of those Americans who isn't afraid to stand up for his rights and is willing to fight to keep them. In November 2001, Don filed a Writ of Mandamus in U.S. District Court in Sacramento against Gray Davis, former Governor of California and Bill Lockyer, current Attorney General of California. The purpose of this Writ was singular in its purpose: 'To demand the respondents obey the oath (of office) and acknowledge the fact and exact true wording of the Second Amendment.' " ...
"The District Court denied Don's Writ, so he appealed to the 9th Circuit Court, who issued a 'No decision.' In March 2003, Don filed a 24-page Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court which was not heard." |
Badnarik says Congress taking away citizens' rights
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"If elected, he would use his veto power on anything he deemed unconstitutional and if Congress overrode it, he would then tell the nation why he vetoed the bill in hopes that constituents would put pressure on their congress members to stop supporting illegal acts."
" 'Congress is currently violating your rights, raising your taxes and making regulations about your life that they have no authority to do,' he said. 'I would limit Congress to the specific powers given in the Constitution.' " |
Kerry Reaches Out to Midwestern Farmers
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In an attempt to court the conservative vote, Kerry pretends he's a friend of gun owners and farmers.
Check out the fourth picture of Kerry trap shooting. Eyes closed, mouth agape, firearm pointed God knows where... And look where his finger is! You can tell he sure has a lot of experience with safe gun handling. NOT!
This guy has combat experience??? No wonder they sent him home early... he was probably more dangerous to his men than the VC. |
Assault weapons pose a real security threat (Paranoid gun banner letter)
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"It would seem that Bush is more concerned about the danger to Americans of non-existent weapons of mass destruction in Iraq than easily available AK-47s and Uzis on the streets of our cities, more concerned about the support of the National Rifle Association than about the safety of American citizens."
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Before the ban was implemented, these weapons were used in less than one percent of crimes. How are they a "security threat?" |
New Zealand: Panic alarms for domestic violence victims
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"The worst victims of family violence will be offered potentially life-saving panic alarms which trigger an instant police response and record evidence of attacks."
"The miniature alarms can be worn around the neck and connect the victim directly to the nearest police communications centre."
"They will also record evidence which could be used to prosecute abusers as part of a police battle to catch and convict repeat and severe family violence offenders."
"The new alarms operate like systems worn by the elderly to alert emergency services if they suffer severe health problems." |
VA: Credit Union Robbed by Man Wielding Sword
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Gee, good thing he didn't use a dangerous weapon, like a gun!
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"Officers say the suspect approached a teller at the Virginia Educator's Credit Union about 2 p.m. and demanded cash. He was armed with a silver-bladed weapon that resembled a Samurai sword. The teller turned over an undetermined amount of cash, police said. The suspect fled on foot along Winterhaven Drive."
"He was described as a dark-skinned white male or light-skinned Hispanic male who weighed about 150 pounds, police said. He's somewhere between 5 feet 9 inches and 6 feet tall, police said." |
India: City arms itself against crime
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"With the sensational murders over the last year and unsolved cases, insecurity is forcing people to buy guns, police sources say." ...
"Going by statistics with the police department, there has been a two-fold increase in demand for gun licences during 2003 as compared to previous years. ..."
"According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) N Shivkumar, people arming themselves is a healthy trend. 'Guns give people confidence. It is not always possible for the police to be there at the spot every time a person is attacked. Self defence is the next best alternative,' he says." |
TN: Ex-officer pleads guilty to stealing gun
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"A former police officer has pleaded guilty to stealing a gun from the Memphis Police Department's evidence room."
"Jay Liner entered his plea Friday before U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla."
"In Liner's plea agreement, prosecutors said, they expect his assistance as federal investigators delve into several thefts from the 'property room,' where evidence from criminal investigations is stored." |
FL: PCSO, League of Women offer gun safety training
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"To help protect and educate the community on gun safety, the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the League of Women Voters of Polk County will be holding Gun Safety Awareness Training Sessions throughout the county."
"In those training sessions, a deputy from the PCSO training staff will direct the proper safety procedures for handling and caring for a personal firearm."
" 'We believe in the right to bear arms and certainly want to educate residents how to use firearms safely,' PCSO Col. Grady Judd said. 'We will educate and teach them as well as provide gunlocks to ensure that no one, especially a child, is injured.' " |
UK: Shot motorcyclist just released from jail
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"A motorcyclist shot dead in a targeted attack in London, England, was on release from a 10-year jail term for firearm offences, police said Sunday."
"Scotland Yard said the murdered man was Eric Akinniranye, 25, a former prisoner at Coldingley jail in Woking, Surrey, the BBC reported."
"The man was gunned down after his bike was rammed by a dark Mercedes ML270 4x4 Saturday. The Mercedes, which has since been recovered in Peckham, deliberately pushed into the motorcycle from behind." |
MA: School superintendent gets paid leave
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"Schools Superintendent Michael A. Cosgriff was granted a paid leave of absence yesterday while he awaits a pre-trial hearing on an assault charge." ...
"Cosgriff, 54, was arrested early Wednesday after a domestic dispute at his home in Southampton involving his girlfriend."
"Police have handled the incident as an assault, and have charged Cosgriff with assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of improper storage of a firearm, and one count of improper storage of a large-capacity firearm. Conviction on the last charge carries a mandatory one-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine." |
WA: Deputy leaves gun in unattended vehicle (Blog)
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The newspaper's website doesn't post "News Of Record" items, so I copied it from paper to my website (with comments).
"A caller reported a handgun and set of handcuffs left on the front seat of an unattended vehicle at Omache Drive. A county reserve officer said he had mistakenly left them unsecured. Information was relayed to the county's reserve coordinator."
This is a clear violation of RCW 9.41.050, yet the elites don't appear to be held to the same standards as common citizens. |
'Limited government' is dead
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"We've got to face reality and see that the term 'limited government' has been worn out and no longer holds power, emphasis or really any meaning." ...
"There are at least two reasons why this term is dead. First, those who stand for a perceived smaller government have committed adultery. I'm not talking about a random liberal who spouts off about fiscal responsibility. I'm talking about conservatives who make a commitment to smaller government and talks the talk about such things, but doesn't actually do anything. ..."
"The second reason the 'limited government' term is dead goes hand-in-hand with the first. 'Limited government' has yet to be defined. ..." |
Castle Coalition Takes on Eminent Domain Abuse
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"During the last weekend in March, the Institute for Justice hosted its third annual Castle Coalition Eminent Domain Activist conference in Washington, DC, The event, officially titled, 'From Hardship to Victory: Strategies for Winning the Fight to Stop Eminent Domain Abuse,' drew more than three dozen property owners and activists from around the country, representing a number of fronts in the battle to keep government from taking land for private development." |
UK: 'I would rather be dead than live next to them'
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"Nine teenage boys assaulted an Asian family one night, beating a mother and son. Another couple were attacked walking their dog."
"Pulman encouraged fellow victims to keep diaries and video the gang's activities, evidence that was presented in court. In one clip, the youngsters are jumping on Pulman's car."
"Her actions led the court to issue three anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) to the teenage ringleaders of the gang and the family was eventually evicted."
"In total, 391 orders have been handed out in Greater Manchester, dwarfing the number in all other authorities, and the city has been held up as an example of how to make Asbos work. In May, Pulman was invited to meet Tony Blair at a Downing Street reception to reward people who had taken a stand against anti-social behaviour."
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How pathetic the once-courageous England has become. Now, when its citizens get harassed or terrorized by neighborhood thugs, they're supposed to videotape the abuse, instead of defending themselves. As if the "anti-social" label will somehow prevent criminals from abusing their victims! |
WA: Display or lock away?
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"The owner wouldn't mind putting it in the living room, showing it off to all guests, except this person doesn't think it's an appropriate spot for a gun cabinet."
" 'If somebody comes in to steal, bango, they're going to go for it,' said the owner, who wishes to remain anonymous. 'But if they don't see one or (they see) a safe, very few will do anything with a safe.' " ...
"Twenty years ago, Greg Barger said, 'Safes were unheard of, but our gun cabinet sales haven't diminished, either. Overall, our cabinets are still very popular.' " |
DC: Ramsey: Gun Seizures a Priority for D.C. Police
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"Police are on pace to collect more guns in one year than in any year since 2000."
"The Washington Post reports a big dent is being made by plainclothes officers who stop people for traffic violations and minor offenses, then find weapons in the course of investigating those infractions."
"The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is poised to deploy a strikeforce in D.C. to target gun violence and distribution."
"D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey has said removing guns from city streets is a top priority."
"But members of the police union say Ramsey eliminated specialized gun squads when he became chief. They say that's why gun seizures have dropped in recent years." |
Australia: More gun control in action
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"POLICE are investigating links between two armed robberies on hotels in inner Sydney overnight."
"The first occurred shortly after 10pm (AEST) when three men wearing balaclavas entered a hotel on Evans Street in Rozelle and threatened staff, police said."
"One of the robbers was armed with a firearm and another with a small axe."
"They left the hotel empty-handed."
"About 20 minutes later, an armed robbery was committed by three men at a hotel on Gladesville Street in Hunters Hill." |
New Zealand: Armed police called to gun incident
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Armed police from Christchurch and Greymouth were called to the West Coast town of Hokitika yesterday afternoon when a shot was fired at a house.
Police were called by neighbours around 3.15pm after they heard a gunshot, Sergeant Lindsay Turner from the police Southern Communications Centre said.
The alleged offender had left before police arrived. It is understood a woman at the address was treated for a broken arm.
Police were last night questioning a man at Hokitika police station in relation to the incident. |
Australia: More gun control "success" stories
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THREE men armed with a gun and an axe threatened staff as they robbed two hotels in Sydney's inner-west last night.
Police said the trio, all wearing balaclavas, first robbed a Rozelle hotel on Evans St about 10pm (AEST).
A second hotel on Gladesville Rd in nearby Hunters Hill was robbed shortly after 11pm.
Staff at both hotels were threatened with the weapons and the bandits escaped with cash, police said.
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IL: Can you imagine bringing target rifles to school?
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"Target shooting with bow and arrow, pellet or B-B gun, with small caliber single-shot rifles or pistols used to provide recreation while teaching responsibility to school-aged kids across the country."
"It was a bit before my time as a teacher, but there were actually indoor rifle ranges in many of the public schools that were not only used for physical education classes but on which ROTC cadets also qualified in marksmanship."
"Can you imagine bringing target rifles to school?"
"Before you dismiss such off the chart programs because 'kids were different then,' ask yourself if you really think that is true. Or, are the kids the same but we adults have changed?" |
UK: Dawn raids net firearms
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"Police investigating the internet trade in firearms arrested 11 men in dawn raids across London last week."
"Addresses in Lambeth and Southwark were among the 18 properties to be targeted on Wednesday, with more than 20 weapons being uncovered, including handguns, shotguns, CS canisters and a stun gun. Information gathered from the operation has led to police forces across the country visiting more than 200 suspects who are believed to have bought illegal fire-arms via the internet."
"Commander Stephen James of the Specialist Crime Directorate which led the operation said: Those who are involved in buying illegal weapons abroad in an attempt to evade British legislation face arrest and prosecution.' " |
South Africa: Triggering off some bad logic
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"...One reason murderers prefer to shoot their victims is that it's difficult to get a car through the front door of a house to run people over. By removing guns from society, will aspirant murderers just give up and not bother looking in the knife drawer? I somehow doubt it."
"Sadly, we are in the grip of a nanny state where the politicians now decide what is good for us. My own feeling is that a gun in the right hands is a damned sight safer than a car in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, the government doesn't see it that way so before submitting your gun licence application, you've got to ask yourself one question: do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?" |
PA: Why background checks are worthless
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Criminals won't walk into a gun shop and submit themselves to a background check. They're more likely to get their weapons this way:
"Along with the extensive damage, police found a hammer and knife they believe the burglar or burglars used to do the damage."
"Police also found eight guns in a hallway that had been removed from a pair of gun cabinets in two other rooms. Police believe the burglar or burglars planned to steal the weapons before they had to flee."
"Three shotguns were missing from the man's weapon collection, Ponteri said." |
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