No Apology

Looks like HS-Precision figures they've done enough? Because that "apology" where they're sorry we feel that way is gone.

Outside the Box

We have a tough time getting anybody to listen to our message but ourselves.

How we go about changing that will be a subject for many columns to come. But in my years of promoting a peaceable armed citizenry, I've found our biggest impediment comes from within. Opportunities are squandered due to apathy.

This morning we have new opportunities to make our voices heard by two different audiences.

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column...

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The Great Waubonsie Valley BB Terror of '08

Two Waubonsie Valley High School students were charged with disorderly conduct after they were spotted handling a BB gun in the school, prompting the campus to be locked down for about five hours.

I particularly love the photo of the "We R OK" sign.

No you weren't, kids.

If it had been a real active shooter situation, you'd have been lambs in a slaughterhouse.

But you listened to a teacher who was utterly powerless to defend you and stayed penned in, didn't you?

Not a one of you thought independently and put a desk through that window so you could get out if you needed to, did you?

I wonder--had a monster thirsting for blood breached your classroom door, who would have screamed louder in helpless terror? You or the adult?

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

Lessons to Learn From

Mindful Musings rediscovers an excellent law review article from a decade ago.

Idiots

A JOINT RESOLUTION

Applying to the Congress of the United States pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution to call a constitutional convention for proposing amendments.

Look guys, if they don't obey what's there now, if they twist and pervert plain meaning to produce the exact opposite of what the Founders intended, what the hell makes you think adding new verbiage is going to make a damn bit of difference?

This action presupposes there's something wrong with the Constitution, as opposed to the criminals ignoring it.

And it further opens the door for just about damn near anything.

Dumb idea. Even dumber when you consider the Evil Party majority in the current congress, and then realize the proponents of this nonsense are Stupid Party members all.

This is bigger than Ohio. They deserve to hear from everyone.

Matt Huffman: district04@ohr.state.oh.us
Colleeen Grady: district18@ohr.state.oh.us
Tom Brinkman: district34@ohr.state.oh.us
Arlene Setzer: district36@ohr.state.oh.us
Clyde Evans: district87@ohr.state.oh.us
Gerald L. Stebelton: district05@ohr.state.oh.us
William G. Batchelder: district69@ohr.state.oh.us
Louis W. Blessing, Jr.: district29@ohr.state.oh.us
John Adams: district78@ohr.state.oh.us
Josh Mandel: district17@ohr.state.oh.us
Ross McGregor: district72@ohr.state.oh.us
Kevin Bacon: district21@ohr.state.oh.us
Joe Uecker: district66@ohr.state.oh.us
James J. Zehringer: district77@ohr.state.oh.us

Please join me in doing this today.

[Via Brian F]

UPDATE:

Handbills...

...for the soldier or peace officer in your life.

[Via Ron W]

One Word

PULL!

[Via Sam W]

Preparing the Next Generation of Serfs

University of Utah engineers have invented a wireless car key device (sample shown at right) to stop teenage motorists from talking on their cell phone or sending text messages while driving. Each driver of a car would have a separate key device. When the key is extended from the device, it sends a signal to the teenage driver's phone, putting the phone in "driving mode" so it cannot be used to talk or send texts.

Huh. Anybody see a "911" exception?

And looky here:

Limiting some cell calls by adults "is a step in the right direction," he says.

Naturally. If we're going to teach the next generation they are untrustworthy and in need of external control, isn't it up to us to set the example?

I note the inventor is a urologist. Somehow, that seems so fitting.

[Via The Bitter Clinger]

A Fight is a Fight is a Fight

What I do not understand is how so many American gun owners -- including many who engage in combat-simulation training with their pistols, rifles, or both -- can and do fully adopt Colonel Cooper's color codes for encounters with street miscreants, but then completely lose that focus when the predators carry neither a knife or a gun, but the reins of executive, legislative, and judicial power.

A-yup.

Olofson Update

Per Len Savage:

Oral arguments in the 7th circuit. Court of Appeals is scheduled for US v. Olofson:

Thursday January 22, 2009, 9:30 am
7th, Court of Appeals,main Courtroom,
Chicago IL

Three Justice Panel yet to be named, 15 minute limit each side.

We're the Only Ones Not Private Actors Enough

Both officers were wearing black uniforms with gold emblems on the sleeves, displaying a gold badge virtually identical to a police shield, and bearing handguns; in short, they were the quintessential image of law enforcement as they ran with weapons drawn towards Day. The officers placed Day in restraints, "terried" him, and began questioning him about the gun and whether he had "anything illegal" on his person. Clearly the officers acted with the intent of deterring crime and assisting law enforcement.

I think a rent-an-Only One would have a problem with me. Particularly if they wanted to get "frisky."

And if they're public actors, does that mean the state assumes some liability for their misdeeds? They shouldn't be able to have it both ways.

[Via Mack H]

This Day in History: December 12

To provide much-needed fuel for the colony, the Massachusetts Council allows decayed barns, stores, and houses to be torn down, as well as any public buildings if needed.