New WarOnGuns Poll: Property Rights vs Gun Rights

The debate over employee guns in cars parked on company property is once again in the news. We've had this discussion before here at WarOnGuns and it's always a spirited one. Check the left margin for the new poll and record your view.

Here are the results of last week's poll (click on image to enlarge):

Whose political ratings do you trust more?

To the 10 people who voted "NRA," will one of you step forward and promote your position and reasoning? I'll give you up to 500 words in a standalone post to explain why you genuinely believe as you do. Email me at codrea4 at adelphia dot net if you'd like a forum to instruct those of us who voted differently on why yours is the superior position.

Scoffing at Notions

He scoffed at the notion that he was against gun rights and pointed out that he was an expert marksman in the Army and a champion biathlete.

Yeah, I understand Lon Horiuchi is quite the marksman, too.

We're the Only Ones Unlisted Enough

Those with no address listed are retired/former law enforcement officers. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office declined to release their home addresses.

I don't know how I missed this in my original post. Sorry, I still won't directly link to the list here at WarOnGuns.

So does the Sheriff think posting the names of his fellow "Only Ones" might put them in danger? Is that why he's withholding them? Does he have legal discretion to withhold this information under Iowa law? If so, what is it, and if not, why have the "authorized journalists" not demanded a complete list? And if address disclosure endangers ex-cops, does the Sheriff think it will not do the same to "ordinary" citizens, that is, the sovereign individuals he is supposed to be working for?

This elitism--on the part of the government enforcers and their PR firm over at The Iowa City Press-Citizen just plain stinks.

The Full Monte

I am a gun owner (nine) and am not anti-gun. I am anti-assault weapons that were made for military purposes, not hunting.

Monte A. Anderson
Douglas, Wyo.

In other words, Monte, you're ignorant as to the purpose of the Second Amendment and not afraid to show it. If those of us who do not share your arrogant empty-headedness fail, I wouldn't count on holding on to those nine guns you say you own.

And forgive me if I take the story about your son with a grain of salt or two...

We're the Only Ones Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art Thou Romeo! Enough

Lockney Justice of the Peace Michelle Araujo, 33, was arrested Saturday, March 10, for allegedly shooting her husband, Romeo Araujo, 39.

And as if she didn't have enough troubles:

Legal problems are mounting for Lockney J.P. Michelle Araujo after Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission filed a complaint, March 16, against Araujo in Briscoe County for selling alcohol to a minor.

Then there's this:

Witnesses say they saw Michelle Araujo following her husband Romeo through Plainview Saturday.

And this new development:

While in Briscoe County Thursday, we also found out a complaint was filed in the Floyd County Attorney's Office last week. It alleges that Araujo misused her power as an elected official.

We're told at this time Araujo still holds her titles and office.

I have other information, but it's unsubstantiated at this time, so it wouldn't be fair to post. Naturally, further developments will be reported.

UPDATE:(There's no individual story link yet--scroll down main page)

The complainant said, "She (Michelle Araujo) told me she had the authority to do whatever she wanted to do with me... and that she could make my life miserable."

[More from "The Only Ones" files...]

NYC Court Recognizes "Stand Your Ground"

An off-duty police lieutenant who shot and killed his unarmed tenant during an argument was found not guilty of criminal charges yesterday evening.

Well, at least they recognize it for "The Only Ones."

I hate to say "I told you so..."

[Via Declan]

More Airport Security in Action

A uniformed flight attendant was arrested at Dulles International Airport after she turned herself in for allegedly carrying a concealed handgun aboard a flight from Atlanta, authorities said Saturday.

I swear to you, I did not see this story until immediately after I created the preceding one. Good Lord, right down to the same airport...

Brady President Detained on Airport Gun Charge

Former Fort Wayne mayor and current Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence President Paul Helmke was detained briefly this morning at Dulles International Airport when an undeclared semiautomatic pistol was found in his purse by TSA inspectors.

Unbelievable. Click on title link for further details.

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This Day in History: April 1

1789 - In New York City, the United States House of Representatives holds its first quorum and elects Frederick Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania as its first House Speaker.