A Conspicuous Absence

An overwhelming, bipartisan majority of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have signed an amicus curiae, or "friend of the court," brief supporting the NRA’s position that the Second Amendment is incorporated against the states through the Fourteenth Amendment. The amicus brief, bearing the signatures of 251 Members of Congress and 58 Senators, was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court today in the case of McDonald v. City of Chicago. [More]

Here's the brief.

Well, well, well...

Guess who didn't sign it?

Just the Idea

“I’m appalled that someone would even consider it. It was only one incident, and it was just the idea. We do not allow guns in the library, no firearms or any weapon in the library.” [More]

So, Larry Frank: What exactly are you personally prepared to do about it should some nonfictional character decide your signs and your indignant opposition are...unpersuasive?

Go "Shhhh..."?

All those books. You'd think the guy would have learned something. Just what the hell are they teaching at all those liberal arts universities that Larry attended?

Oh. Right.

[Via Say Uncle]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

A MAN had bleach poured into his eyes when he was attacked by two thugs in his own home.

John McGrady had his head kicked on and stamped and he was slashed with a knife when the two attackers burst into his Thornton property. [More]

And every single proponent of human disarmament would rather see this happen to you and those you love than "allow" you to be armed.

With no exceptions.

We're the Only Ones Skimming Enough

A statewide police association will check its financial books after learning one of its board members -- a Chicago Police sergeant -- was charged with skimming $600,000 from the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association. [More]

I'm shocked--shocked--to find no honor among "Only Ones."

Forget it Jake, it's Chi-Town.

[Via Harvey]

We're the Only Ones "You Can Leave Your Hat On" Enough

It seems like we just got done talking about Joe Cocker lyrics.*

And now we read this:

Thomas C. Wetherington, 22, says he was treated unfairly when the N.C. Highway Patrol dismissed him in August over a lost hat, especially considering that other troopers have kept their jobs despite having sexual liaisons on duty.

"Look, we've got guys having sex in patrol cars just about every day," said Wetherington, a trooper since 2007. "Why did I get dismissed when other guys get slaps on the wrist?"

Is that what was getting slapped?

Besides, Billy's mom let's him do it.

Still, Bare...uh...headed Tom's assertions notwithstanding, not all "Only Ones" in love stories have happy endings:

A former North Carolina state trooper wants his job back after being fired for having a drunken sexual encounter with another trooper's wife in the back seat of a car headed home from a Christmas party.

The woman's husband was in the front seat.

True class just has a way of coming to the fore, does it not?

You can leave your hat on.

[Via Cocked and Loaded]

* I am reminded in comments the song was written by Randy Newman. The Cocker version was the most popular and the one I associate with the song.

Defining the Terms

Bill would change definition of 'self defense' [More]

I take more of an "I know it when I see it" approach to these things.

[Via Mama Liberty]

An Official Commendation

St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida, whose office filed the charge, said in a prepared statement: "I commend the shop clerk for what is clearly a legal act of self-defense." He added, "This type of defensive action is allowed by law-abiding citizens when violent, unlawful acts are perpetrated against them." [More]

I'd argue with the word "allowed," and maybe substitute "applauded" or some such, but the rest of the sentiment is good.

And as for charging the accomplice, I don't have a problem with that. If he hadn't gone out to commit evil, a violent death would not have occurred.

Still, all things considered, the case could be made that he deserves a commendation, too.

[Via Mama Liberty]

Yeah, Good Luck with That

"There must be a total stop to this senseless violence," he said, recommending that a state of emergency be imposed in the area to disarm all gunmen. "Anything else will not work."[More]

Jesus Dureza, are you really that clueless?

[Via Zachary G]

Will Pentagon Purge Oath Keepers?

And here's one other thing to keep in mind: What do you call a person who has been dishonorably discharged?

That's right, a "prohibited person." Subject to having their firearms confiscated. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a new potential where intended consequences can devolve into unintended ones. Then again, some may be counting on provoking a reaction.

Also listen to a Sunday radio broadcast substantiating that AG Holder is stumping for a course that can only lead to confiscation attempts. Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

Tell a friend?

This Day in History: November 23

Sir: I am compelled by repeated Complaints of the Inhuman treatment still shewn to the unhappy Prisoners in your hands to call upon you for a clear and explicit answer to my Letter o ? the 14th instant. This I shall expect to receive by Monday Evening next. Their sufferings demand immediate redress, and unless, I obtain the most satisfactory Assurances on this Head, duty will constrain me to retaliate instantly, on the Prisoners in my possession. I am etc. [More]