Anti-Defense Mania

It is high time the safety of the majority takes preference over the gun mania of a small but vocal minority.

OK, Chuck. You've told us what not to do, that is, be armed.

Now how about sharing with those who would follow your ignorant advice exactly what you would do if confronted by a violent attacker.

Captain Sailing On

I'm sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea
I've got to be free, free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain, so climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow on every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try to carry on

WarOnGuns regulars know I've been preoccupied lately, so I just noticed the announcement from Captain of a Crew of One that he's giving up blogging--at least for a while.

Farewell, Cap'n. Here's to red skies at night.

[Lyrics from "Come Sail Away" by Dennis DeYoung, Styx]

A Dual Approach AGAINST Weapons

I guess factoring in an approach for weapons in the hands of moral people isn't something The Inquirer wants to talk about...?

A "We're the Only Ones" Trifecta

Milton Smith, 44, a patrol officer in the 46th Precinct in the Bronx, was arrested after officers saw him buying marijuana...

Roberto Bharat, 28, an officer in the 103rd Precinct in Queens, was arrested and charged with assault after he allegedly slapped his girlfriend...

Officer Malave and two carpet delivery men exchanged words, and the officer lifted his shirt to show them his gun...

Admittedly, the first shouldn't be a crime, but if Smith caught you with pot, what do you think he would have done? I also can't judge the second incident, because we all know how a vengeful ex can ruin your life, but again, should the call have been made against one of us, Bharat would have unquestioningly slapped on the cuffs. As for Officer Malave, those carpet guys are just lucky they didn't lift a finger against him.

[Thanks to declan]

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