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We're the Only Ones Who Just Got Tougher Enough

Pennsylvania's gun laws got tougher Friday as Gov. Ed Rendell signed a bill increasing the mandatory sentence for anyone convicted of shooting a firearm at a police officer and for crimes committed with illegally purchased guns.

Rendell signed the wide-reaching bill at the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police lodge.

What about if the shooting is defensive? And how about increasing penalties for "Only Ones" unjustifiably shooting citizens (instead of the standard "he did not violate any department policies"?)

And as far as "illegally purchased guns," does that include those bought with money taken via coercion?

I've about had it with the damned self-serving FOP and other public employee unions. Let's fight back and see how they like it when it's their ox being gored. I think it's past time we started demanding a law requiring all police to keep their service weapons locked at their police station when not on duty, with a log record to show them properly checked in and out.

For...the...children...

I Was a Teenage Zombie

"My story is based on fiction," said Poole, who faces a second-degree felony terrorist threatening charge. "It's a fake story. I made it up. I've been working on one of my short stories, (and) the short story they found was about zombies. Yes, it did say a high school. It was about a high school over ran by zombies."

Even so, police say the nature of the story makes it a felony. "Anytime you make any threat or possess matter involving a school or function it's a felony in the state of Kentucky," said Winchester Police detective Steven Caudill.

Gee, detective, I possess all kinds of matter pertaining to schools and their functions, and I even recommend that people ignore the damn law and carry weapons on campuses when their mature judgment as responsible and sovereign citizens tells them doing so would be prudent. Anybody wants to make a felony rap out of that, let's dance.

Here's the thing--I simply don't know enough about this story to judge the merits of whether or not young Poole posed a credible threat. Grandparents calling the cops suggests they were at the end of their tether, but who knows those family dynamics? And who knows if he singled out individuals by name and outlined specific intent?

What should concern us all is the level of evidence--as presented in this news account--arising to the level of a felony prosecution. If they have the kid on a genuine threat against real people, that's one thing. But we need to make sure we're not so paranoid that we overreact and infringe on genuine freedom. And it's up to us to keep tabs on those who might do so in our name.

[Via Cigar Rollers]

Who's Stealing? We're Appropriating

A small software company trying to create a program to help gun dealers comply with federal regulations now believes that the government purposefully stalled and then swiped the technology to create a copycat program of its own.

We briefly touched on this yesterday. Considering what we're dealing with, I'm still not sure why this would surprise anyone. I mean, the whole purpose of BATFU is to mess with people and their property...under threat of armed force.

It would be nice if those government watchdog "Authorized Journalists" outside of conservative media like WorldNetDaily would notice the continual outrages, but, after all, that's why they're authorized.

Looks like we'll have to work without them toward the day when thieves and murderers meet their just fate. Thing is, until that day comes, we've already been told--years ago-- about an electronic authorization system that would still allow for the culling of "prohibited persons" (yeah, I know), but completely eliminate any identifying information on purchases. In other words, it would not create one new requirement, but would actually eliminate any record of who bought what. And the damnedest thing is, it would work.

Not that anybody really cares enough to even give it a serious look...

May the Peace of the Lightworker be with You

"I am not in favor of concealed weapons," Obama said. "I think that creates a potential atmosphere where more innocent people could (get shot during) altercations."

Not that that surprises anyone who's been paying attention, but The Liberty Sphere provides a source (click on title link).

And of course, once you've trusted yourself into his hands, he can probe your soul (or any other damn place he chooses). All he has to do is get the crowd to keep throwing stones at this woman.

That's one helluva Messiah.

Blessed are the sheep, for they shall be fleeced and slaughtered.

This Day in History: October 18

On October 18, the Americans surrounded Chambly and began the attack with a cannonade barrage on the British stone fort. This alone proved adequately persuasive against the British. Maj. ?? Stopford, commander of the British force inside the fort, surrendered his garrison of 10 officers and 78 enlisted men of the Royal Fusilers. The fort also housed 81 women and children.

The American force confinscated military stuff including 125 stand of British arms, 6 tons of gunpowder, and 6,500 musket cartridges. They also confinscated foodstuffs including 134 barrels of pork, 80 barrels of flour, and s bunch of rice, butter, and peas. The sentimental trophy was the British regimental colors, which was sent to Congress. Conclusion: American Victory

Misfired Police Raid Could Have Ended in Bloodshed

There are times when cops really ought to be kicking in doors.

A hostage-taker threatening the lives of innocents unless he gets what he wants?

Go for it.

A terrorist tinkering with poison gas in his basement workshop for the greater glory of whatever?

Hey, let me loan you a sledge hammer.

An elderly man whose grandson unknowingly bought a hot cell phone?

Not so much.

We want to go home at the end of your shift, too, guys...