So Much for Freedom of Expression

A local government agency is refusing to hire smokers. [More]

I guess I shouldn't give a damn about the "rights" of anyone who wants to work as a tax collector, but I see several issues here, including some little nazi deciding gun ownership is a disqualifying health risk.

I'm surprised no one has tried that yet, actually.

We're the Only Ones Chiefly Responsible for Putting Guns Back on the Street Enough

The chief of the Morningside Police Department in Prince George's County was fired this morning following media reports that he was under investigation for selling two weapons...

They said authorities were investigating a complaint that Eichelberger sold two weapons -- a handgun and a shotgun -- out of the trunk of his police car for $600. Authorities were investigating whether the alleged sales violated state gun sales laws. [More]

So did he?

Per Morningside ordinance:

Section 9-106.

Discharging or possessing firearms or other dangerous weapons

No person other than an officer in line of duty, or a person in the necessary defense of life or property, shall discharge any firearm of any kind, or any air rifle, within the limits of the Town. No person, other than a law enforcement officer, shall have in his or her possession while on the streets of the Town, any revolver, pistol, blackjack, brass knuckles, or other dangerous weapon except guns or archery equipment for game hunting or target practice which shall be no ammunition in either the barrel or magazine or arrows nocked.

Well, I don't see where it says the guns were loaded, but selling out of a trunk would indicate "possession while on the streets of the Town." But that's not the chief's rap.

And perhaps there's another "out" for the chief under state law. Per NRA-ILA's "Firearms Laws for Maryland":

Maryland does not regulate the sale of rifles or shotguns and no permit is required to purchase a rifle or shotgun.

Maryland does regulate the sale, transfer, rent and possession of regulated firearms, which consist of handguns and assault weapons. A person who is not a regulated firearms dealer may not sell, rent, transfer, or purchase any regulated firearm without going through a regulated firearms dealer. Alternatively, the prospective seller/transferor and prospective buyer/transferee may complete the transaction through a designated law enforcement agency.

Well there you have it--it seems the Chief "Only One" designated himself.

[Via Harvey]

Putting Teeth Into "Never Again"

Kurt Hofmann notes the passing of an inspiration, and tells us how we can honor his memory. [More]

We're the Only Ones Covering Up Enough

Family Says 911 Tape Caught Cops Planning Cover-Up After Shooting [More]

Now hold the dang phone--haven't we already established the shooter was compliant with all protocols...?

Besides, I'm sure there's something in the "Only Ones" handbook about dragging a wounded man over the ground--I mean, we've already established--more than once--that their special powers and abilities make their on-scene medical judgment the overriding authoritah in such matters...

[Via Kurt Hofmann and Andre V]

We're the Only Ones Disadvantaged Enough

I think that letter writer believes police officers should not handle combat-type incidents. Maybe he just doesn’t think police should have more of an advantage than the suspects. [More]

Yeah, that's pretty much it, Don Dodson. If you think you and yours are the "Only Ones" who should have suppressors and/or firearms of military utility, have I got a Bill of Rights for you.

Don't you people swear oaths in Lompoc?

This is a response to a letter we discussed last week. As with that one, please go on over and spread enlightenment.

And, oh, look--here's an authoritah-worshiper who's holding a barbecue. Looks like she could use an education, too.

These are good opportunities to get a point of view in front of a readership that ordinarily doesn't discuss such things. I hope many of you take advantage of this opportunity.

[Via Steven L]

We're the Only Ones Not Asking Enough

"We're not asking people to spy on their neighbors," McNamara said. [More]

Ah--"Only One"-speak.

Allow me to translate:

Who's interferin'? We're takin' over.

We're the Only Ones Here Cu...uh...Comes the Judge Enough

Ex-Alabama Judge Accused of Having Sex With Inmates [More]

Don't you just love robed "Only Ones" who sit in judgment of you? Now I suppose they'll have to pump him for information?

Mr. Davis, your cue...

Will Sotomayor Recuse Herself from Chicago Gun Case?

There's a meme wending its way around internet forums and the like that she'll recuse herself, since she already ruled at the circuit court level that the Second Amendment does not restrict the power of states to infringe on the right to keep and bear arms. Some seem to be under the impression that she ruled on McDonald, which she did not (she ruled on Maloney v. Rice), and because of that, the prospect of overruling herself will present a judicial ethics conflict. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column does not place great stock in Ms. Sotomayor's judicial ethics.

Also get an update on the documentary about gun rights activists, get a reminder on this weekend's WorldNetDaily article, and access the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: October 5

October 5, 1777 at Tarrytown, New York (Occupation of Tarrytown) - Having assembled his entire force, Gen. Sir Henry Clinton launched his convoy of flatboats, galleys, and bataeaux with his attack force and set out for Verplank's Point, at Tarrytown, on October 5. After he arrived, he quickly seized when the American defenders withdrew without any resistence. Conclusion: British Victory [More]