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Repeal All Gun Laws, Part IV: Motivation Influences Perception
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"Happy Independence Day, everyone. As always, Good For the Country is written for the apolitical, those citizens searching for new information they'd appreciate knowing in running their households."
"Some psychiatrists have described gun control as a betrayal of an underlying neurosis; there’s even a name for it: Hoplophobia. But I see gun control as a much larger dynamic with broader implications for the nation beyond any single issue." ...
"The angry who continue to dwell on their traumas have been and are called today, injustice collectors. The name is as it implies."
"This is how America gets turned upside down. We have cooperated needlessly with neurotics – the side whom we suspect are out of touch with reality." ... |
Take The "UN" Out Of Our Guns
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"Recent Internet alerts and postal mailings from Gun Owners Of America (www.gunowners.org), of which I am a proud member, warns its members of yet another gun grabbing attempt by the United Nations (UN). Battles are brewing in both chambers of the Congress over this matter, with the usual suspects lining up on the usual respective pro and con sides of the issue."
"Today ... the evil, corrupt and inept UN is currently convening to grab our guns."
"The UN’s International Network on Small Arms (IANSA) is aggressively seeking mandatory registration and licensing, prohibition of ownership of certain types of military style rifles, and mandatory lock-up of firearms. These are dangerous proposals." ... |
The Federal Farmer - Letter dated October 10, 1787
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"...I wish the system adopted with a few alterations....I shall consider the duration of our governments, and the liberties of this people, very much dependent on the administration of the general government. A wise and honest administration, may make the people happy under any government; but necessity only can justify even our leaving open avenues to the abuse of power, by wicked, unthinking, or ambitious men...."
"...It is true, the yeomanry of the country possess the lands, the weight of property, possess arms, and are too strong a body of men to be openly offended—and, therefore, it is urged, they will take care of themselves, that men who shall govern will not dare pay any disrespect to their opinions..." |
TX: Zavalla teen kills man
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"A 15-year-old Zavalla boy shot and killed his mother's estranged husband Sunday night after the victim allegedly assaulted the woman during an argument inside her home." ...
"Robert Thompson arrived at her home ... and kicked in the front door, Epperly said. She and her son were inside the house."
"Thompson allegedly punched her in the back of the head several times, Epperly said. In defense, her son grabbed a .410-gauge pump shotgun and asked Thompson to stop hitting his mother, Epperly said. The teenager warned Thompson several times, asking him to stop, Epperly said. Thompson allegedly refused."
"The teenager, who was standing a few feet away from the victim, fired the gun at Thompson, hitting him in the chest ..." ...
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Submitter's Note: So the "victim" was "allegedly" assaulting the woman when the boy shot him. Why not "allegedly shot"? |
GA: Homeowner Shoots, Kills Break-in Suspect
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"Gunshots sounded through a quiet neighborhood last night as a man defended his home. Police have just released the names of those involved. They tell us that 35-year-old Christopher Baxtor broke into Dale Johnston's home and threatened him. That's when police say Johnston shot Baxtor."
"Baxtor died from his injuries." ... |
OH: Father Wants Answers After Son's Death
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A father said he wants answers after finding out investigators will not charge anyone with his son's death.
William Abrams II, age 33, was shot to death in March outside his Burkhardt Avenue apartment after a fight with his girlfriend.
Police said the girlfriend called her ex-husband for help.
The ex showed up and shot Abrams in the chest after Abrams came at him with a knife, police said.
Prosecutors said they met with Abrams father and told him the shooting was in self-defense.
Prosecutors said they will keep the case open, and if there's any new evidence, they may reconsider new charges. |
ND: Bismarck man accused of assaulting three people
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"Bond has been set at $250,000 for a man accused of assaulting his ex-wife, her son and a male roommate at a trailer home here."
"Dale Allen Gress ... was charged Friday with attempted murder, burglary, aggravated assault-domestic violence, two counts of violation of a domestic violence protection order and simple assault, authorities said."
"Gress was arrested last week for breaking into his ... ex-wife's mobile home and allegedly assaulting her, her 20-year-old son and her 68-year-old male roommate with a tire bat, a device used by truck drivers to check the tires on their trucks."
"Gress allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife, authorities said. The woman already had a domestic violence protection order against him." ... |
UK: Police accused of 'ignoring' bullet hole
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"A LOUGHTON man who found what he believes to be a bullet hole in his back window has criticised police for 'ignoring' the problem."
"Ray Morris, of Forest Road, was shocked when he found the two-inch-wide hole in the quarter-inch plate glass window of his back garden workshop."
"He reported the incident at Loughton police station, just yards from his house, last Thursday, but said he was still to hear anything."
"Mr Morris said: 'They've been shouting about zero-tolerance, well I had totally zero response.'"
"'I thought they might at least have come round and checked it ... I don't think an air rifle could have gone through the plate glass like that. It must have been fired from a distance of at least 50 yards." ... |
East Timor: Hunt for Timor's looted weapons
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"EAST TIMOR'S ruling Fretilin party has called for an immediate audit of arms looted from the police armoury, saying it fears many weapons are in the hands of police who deserted their posts." ...
"'We know the police kept their weapons when they ran away,' Mr da Silva said. 'We know that many of them out there still have them.'" ...
"Before the police command disintegrated, the police force had 3500 Glock pistols, 88 FNC assault rifles, 180 Steyr assault rifles, 200 Heckler and Koch assault rifles, 20 submachine-guns and 40 shotguns. At least half the armoury is feared missing." ... |
MN: Gun policy is wrong (third letter)
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"Our city is in crisis. Nightly, we hear news of another shooting, another drive-by hit, another homicide. Yet what do our local elected leaders tell us? The answer to this barrage of murder, robbery, and home invasion is to take the guns off the streets. The politicians have several strategies: They have tried buy-back programs, gun confiscation without prosecution, and forcing me, the only gun dealer in the Twin Cities, out of business."
"Even though Minnesota allows concealed carry by reputable citizens, Minneapolis is left with a populace of honest, law-abiding people who can't protect themselves; they can't legally buy a gun or ammunition anywhere in the city. ..." ... |
MS: County ordinance restricts firearms
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"When Jewel Saucier complained to Supervisor John McKay about the routine gunfire near her home, she wanted action taken to stop it."
"Saucier circulated a petition and gained two to three pages of signatures."
"Her effort was rewarded Monday."
"The Jackson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits discharge of a firearm or other weapon within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, development recreation site or occupied area." ... |
China: Police announce gun amnesty deadline
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"Illegal firearms' owners in Beijing could be jailed for up to two years if they do not turn their weapons in by July 15, Beijing Public Security Bureau has announced."
"As part of a national crackdown on illegal guns launched last month, the bureau is urging the public to hand in firearms to police, including replica guns and airguns."
"Those who hand over weapons to police before the deadline will not be punished."
"Bureau figures show that about 100 guns were confiscated last month in the capital, including five pistols, three shotguns, 38 airguns and 65 replicas."
"Ninety-eight people have been taken into custody, and 10 of them will face criminal charges, the police said. So far no cases have reached court." ... |
UK: Gun gang terrified supermarket staff
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"A MASKED teen terror gang who fought a running battle with armed police in one of our busiest shopping streets face years behind bars."
"The mobsters stormed the bustling Netto store ... and pressed a pistol to a manager's head."
"But Flying Squad marksmen were lying in wait to intercept them as they tried to flee with £20,000 in takings."
"Hussein Mutegombwa, 17, was shot as he sprayed staff and police officers in the face with a fire extinguisher."
"Another youngster pressed his pistol to the head of deputy manager David Lancley and barked commands for cash."
"... Meanwhile, terrified staff, led by store manager Rupert Black, locked themselves in a back room and cowered in fear as the battle raged outside." ... |
Canada: Gun-toting bandits lie in wait
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"Police are searching for two brazen robbers following the latest in a string of home invasions in the Montreal area."
"Emmanuel Nicolainis had just pulled into his garage before 3 a.m. yesterday when two masked suspects forced their way in brandishing guns."
"The pair demanded cash and jewelry from the victim and escaped with funds raised earlier in the day at a charity event Nicolainis had helped organize for Laval's Greek Orthodox community."
"The money raised was earmarked to pay the salaries of teachers at a local Greek-language school."
"About 1,500 people attended the Sunday fundraiser but Nicolainis was unable to estimate how much money was stolen." ... |
UK: Amnesty collects more than 1,500 weapons
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"MORE than 1,500 knives handed into police in Lancashire during an amnesty have been turned into scrap."
"Police today hailed the five-week campaign a success after swords and machetes were among weapons surrendered."
"At the close of the amnesty earlier this week, the 1,525 weapons were taken to a scrap metal yard where they were destroyed in a crusher."
"Chief Inspector Val Prince said: 'This has been a very successful operation with a number of potentially dangerous weapons now taken off the streets.'"
"'Thankfully, knife crime in Lancashire is relatively rare.'" ... |
UK: South Yorkshire Police - Press Release
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"Police have praised people in South Yorkshire after more than a thousand knives and bladed weapons were handed in during a five-week nationwide amnesty."
"Officers described the public response as magnificent with a total of 1,218 items deposited in special bins across the county." ...
"Said Inspector David Owens, who has co-ordinated the initiative locally: 'The amnesty was designed to take knives out of circulation and the response we've had exceeded all our expectations.'" ...
"'However the amnesty was also about driving home the message that it's not cool or a form of self defence to carry a knife,' he continued. ..." ... |
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