We're the Only Ones Understandable Enough

Columbus State Community College (Ohio) President Val Moeller doesn’t want guns on her campus. Understandable -- when it comes to the institution’s civilian faculty and nearly 23,000 students -- but extremely controversial when you realize that Moeller’s resolve to maintain a firearms-free environment extends to the sworn officers who make up the college’s police force.

What exactly is it you "sworn officers" have sworn, Scott Buhrmaster? And why is rendering We the People defenseless "understandable"?

Is it because you're an "Only One" and the rest of us aren't? We tried it your way at Columbine, Scott--all the armed cops, and particularly the one assigned to protect the campus, escaped just fine, thank you very much.

I can tell you're competent and qualified by the exemplary gun safety you exhibit in your official portrait, Scott. I like it so much I'm thinking of submitting it to Xavier's "Idiots With Guns" gallery. After all, it's not like negligent discharges aren't a common occurrence among you "professionals."

[Via Cousin G]

Contempt of Court

After the verdict was read, Judge Ammons gave Mr. Hines some advice.

"Take that concealed weapon permit and turn it in to the Sheriff's Office - you don't need it," Judge Ammons said. "If the gun is returned to you, go sell it. You don't need it."

The Pistolero illustrates a case of "judicial malpractice.'

He's being charitable in his assessment.

We're the Only Ones Officially Misconducting Ourselves Enough

An Illinois State Police master sergeant has been charged with official misconduct and home invasion after he allegedly barged into a woman's apartment and hit a man with his gun...Knezevich is still being paid pending the results of the case...Authorities said he used a law enforcement database to get information on one of the alleged victims...

Let's see, they know what income you've earned, where you got it from, where you've invested it, where you've spent it, what properties, vehicles, boats and guns you own, your medical history, including a record of every pharmaceutical prescription written for you, your political affiliations, which charities you support...

But don't worry--access to these databases is limited to exclusive use by "The Only Ones," who can use it to track you down any time they please.

Hey, if you're not doing anything wrong, what have you got to hide?

[Via k_romulus]

Wayne Fincher Update: 11/18

Militia Leader Still in Custody

This Day in History: November 18

In honor of Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, who had stormed the post five days earlier, British Commander in Chief General William Howe renames Fort Washington "Fort Knyphausen" on this day in 1776.