Nothing like a little reality to show people what they can expect in an emergency--if the hurricanes had a silver lining, it was to wake people up to the fact that they'll need to be able to protect themselves when disaster strikes.
The Brady's have lost the "You should rely on the police to protect you" sound bite from their arsenal of lies.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Laura Bush Says Sexism Possible in Miers Criticism
Right.
SHE's the one who pushed for the nominee being a woman--as if that should have anything to do with anything.
SHE's the one who pushed for the nominee being a woman--as if that should have anything to do with anything.
Arnold Returns AB 996
In explaining why he didn't sign Mark Ridley-Thomas' gun store harassment bill that would have required all ammo to be kept behind the counter, Schwarzenegger explained "I have just signed SB 48 by
Senator Scott into law which will ensure those underage will no longer be purchasing ammunition."
No, it won't. That's like saying signing a bill binding on Rite-Aid and Sav-On will ensure those underage will no longer be purchasing drugs.
What SB 48 does is take away affirmative defense that a seller did not know a handgun ammunition purchaser was under 21. And isn't it curious that someone old enough to be trusted in Iraq is deemed too young to be trusted in California.
What did Mr. Coxe say?
It's good that Arnold didn't sign AB 996. But the "good news" seems to be all we're hearing about from the lobbyists. He should have returned SB 48 unsigned as well.
UPDATE: David Hardy reports one further bit of gun control The Hessian signed:
Is groping considered violence?
Senator Scott into law which will ensure those underage will no longer be purchasing ammunition."
No, it won't. That's like saying signing a bill binding on Rite-Aid and Sav-On will ensure those underage will no longer be purchasing drugs.
What SB 48 does is take away affirmative defense that a seller did not know a handgun ammunition purchaser was under 21. And isn't it curious that someone old enough to be trusted in Iraq is deemed too young to be trusted in California.
What did Mr. Coxe say?
THE POWERS OF THE SWORD ARE IN THE HANDS OF THE YEOMANRY OF AMERICA FROM SIXTEEN TO SIXTY.
It's good that Arnold didn't sign AB 996. But the "good news" seems to be all we're hearing about from the lobbyists. He should have returned SB 48 unsigned as well.
UPDATE: David Hardy reports one further bit of gun control The Hessian signed:
[It] authorizes arraignment judges to forbid domestic violence defendants to own arms (i.e., to forbid possession by a person charged with, but not found guilty of, the offense. So much for innocent until proven guilty).
Is groping considered violence?
Why the Silence, Mr. LaPierre?
"The Supreme Court is going to be crucial to the future of the Second Amendment, and President Bush will appoint justices that respect the Bill of Rights," NRA chief executive Wayne LaPierre told The Associated Press...
Why did NRA not issue an announcement to gun owners during the confirmation process for new Chief Justice John Roberts concerning his stand on the Second Amendment? Why have they been silent on Harriet Miers?
Mr. LaPierre is right--this is crucial to the future of the Second Amendment. Gun owners deserve better at this time than silence from an organization that takes such pride in its "enormous clout in Washington."
LA Citizen Disarmament Continues
According to a report that aired on the Lehrer News Hour on Thursday, displaced New Orleans residents are being allowed to move into a trailer and RV compound called "FEMA City," but the conditions for residency include a ban on firearms.The head of FEMA, of course, is appointed by "pro-gun" George Bush.
[KABA Newslinks]
Monday, October 10, 2005
Lugar to Press: "We Only Recognize Establishment Lapdogs"
Bloggers would "probably not" be considered journalists under the proposed federal shield law, the bill's co-sponsor, U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar (R.-Ind.), told the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Monday afternoon.
I've written before about the dangers of government assuming it gets to decide who an authorized journalist is.
We've seen a politically disfavored newspaper publisher denied entry to a Homeland Secury press conference.
We've explored instances where bloggers have covered vital liberty-related stories ignored by the "official" press.
We've seen judges presume to weigh in.
At the federal and state level.
I personally have been subjected to police harassment for asking Sarah Brady a question at my neighborhood park. And I personally have shielded the identity of a source in order to protect him from reprisal for information about the inner-workings of a government agency. On more than one occasion. (In the interest of full disclosure, I now have a press pass issued by my magazine publisher--but the majority of my writing was done before this, and I don't believe a card should give me privileges and immunities over other bloggers--plus there's no guarantee the government would consider writing for a gun magazine to be "legitimate" journalism.)
And we've seen how "establishment" media, like Reuters, are little more than propaganda outlets.
Dick Lugar can go to hell.
"Preparedness Now" Newsletter
In my September 13th interview with CNBC, one of the issues the anchor raised was preparedness as a “fear” response. It is unfortunate that many Americans have the same thinking. They believe disaster preparedness is what is done in other far away places in the world, not in the USA. The Gulf Coast disaster wreaked by Hurricane Katrina once again brings home the fact that we are not immune to disaster.
While most cannot prepare to the level I have, each family can take preparedness steps to be ready to save their lives and the lives of loved ones.
Pam Stegner of Preparedness Now has a new and informative newsletter containing vital information and tips about preparing for emergencies and disasters. The first issue has instructions for preparing a 72 Hour Preparedness & Evacuation Kit. as seen on CNBC, September 13, 2005. To subscribe to this newsletter, please send an e-mail with Subscribe in the subject line to editor@preparednessnow.com
In addition to being a leading authority on preparedness and one of my favorite radio hosts, you'll not find a stronger Second Amendment advocate than Pam--plus, she's a genuinely nice lady.
Harriet Gave to Hillary
Harriet Miers' political contributions to Democrats didn't end in 1988 with her support of Al Gore.
I'm sure there will be no shortage of apologists who will point out it was her PAC and not her personally, and tell you why this doesn't matter.
More Kool-Aid, please...
"Inactive" Activity
Cryptic Subterranean points us to an indicator that the much-publicized IRA disarmament may not be the done deal we're being told it is.
Why don't I find that hard to believe?
Although I know individual shooters who would feel practically disarmed if all they had was 10,000 rounds. Since when do "10 boxes" equal "a huge cache" or "a sinister arsenal"?
Why don't I find that hard to believe?
Although I know individual shooters who would feel practically disarmed if all they had was 10,000 rounds. Since when do "10 boxes" equal "a huge cache" or "a sinister arsenal"?
UN to Take Control of Internet?
[F]aced with international consensus, there is little the US government can do but acquiesce.
Really?
UPDATE: Captain of a Crew of One has some thoughtful comments.
A Question for Howard
Howard Goodman cites several examples where people could sure have used a gun or two in the workplace to defend themselves. Of course, he's too wrapped up in his own hoplophobia to realize that.
Yo, Howard--if some maniac starts shooting up the Sun-Sentinal offices, just what are you prepared to do about it?
Yo, Howard--if some maniac starts shooting up the Sun-Sentinal offices, just what are you prepared to do about it?
Dear Fear-Mongering Propagandists
Dear ParentLine: Our nine-year-old son has a best friend whose father has a gun collection...But we really feel uncomfortable letting our son play over at the boy's house.
Are there any suggestions on handling this diplomatically?
— Gun shy
Perhaps someone can think of an appropriate suggestion or two, not only for "Gun shy," but also for the moron dispensing the one-sided hysterics. All of mine seem to involve improbable physical acts.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
NRA Lauds Bush Increase in Gun Prosecutions
NRA has long maintained that federal gun laws aimed at the criminal misuse of firearms are effective in reducing crime--if they are enforced. President Bush's administration has clearly heard that message and implemented it.
Never mind that patriotic Americans will become felons if caught defying clearly unconstitutional gun prohibitions--the LaPierre Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (formerly National Rifle Control, Inc.) wants them punished, and George Bush is just the man to do it.
They still haven't answered a question I've been asking for years--just where in this document are the feds delegated authority to be involved in these matters at all?
Don't hold your breath.
Oh, and as for those federal gun laws that "are effective in reducing crime"? Why not ask the residents of Richmond and Philadelphia?
More Kool-Aid, anyone?
Friday, October 07, 2005
CCRKBA: "Urge Congress to Adopt Senate Version of Patriot Act Reauthorization"?
How can I? I haven't read the whole thing, and I'm not sure I'm qualified to know what all the implications are anyway.
Yes, quite possibly there are some rollbacks on presumed authorities. But when you talk about putting "checks on the government’s ability to comb through an individual’s financial, medical, business, library, gun purchases or other sales records," or "sneak and peak searches," I gotta first wonder how closely the Constitution is being adhered to.
If CCRKBA is going to urge us to call our senators to pass something, I think it's incumbent on them to give us a comnprehensive pro/con implications analysis of each section of the bill.
People need to be educated about this before they can be expected to blindly support it.
Yes, quite possibly there are some rollbacks on presumed authorities. But when you talk about putting "checks on the government’s ability to comb through an individual’s financial, medical, business, library, gun purchases or other sales records," or "sneak and peak searches," I gotta first wonder how closely the Constitution is being adhered to.
If CCRKBA is going to urge us to call our senators to pass something, I think it's incumbent on them to give us a comnprehensive pro/con implications analysis of each section of the bill.
People need to be educated about this before they can be expected to blindly support it.
The Bear Necessities
“I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you.” — Timothy Treadwell, setting up his video camera inches from a grizzly bear.
“Grunt. Snort. Crunch. Snap. Munch. Gulp.” — Grizzly, loosely translated as, “I love you, too.”
"The Bear Necessities," my October Rights Watch column for GUNS Magazine, is now online.
"I'm the Better Hunter/Sportsman!"
"No, I'M the better hunter/sportsman!"
Sounds like neither one of these boys realize it ain't about hunting and sporting.
Is this guy serious?
Let's cut to the chase:
Allen, Eric:
Do you believe your constituents have an unalienable right to carry whatever firearm they please wherever they please, including select fire, openly or concealed as they see fit, without anybody's damn permission?
Yes or no?
Because some of us don't give a damn about you shooting pigs and whitetail deer.
Sounds like neither one of these boys realize it ain't about hunting and sporting.
"The real difference is I know a shotgun is used for something besides starting a golf tournament."
Is this guy serious?
Let's cut to the chase:
Allen, Eric:
Do you believe your constituents have an unalienable right to carry whatever firearm they please wherever they please, including select fire, openly or concealed as they see fit, without anybody's damn permission?
Yes or no?
Because some of us don't give a damn about you shooting pigs and whitetail deer.
Jim Brady Calls For End Of Gun Violence
What is this guy, Miss America calling for "world peace"?
If wishes were fishes...
These people are like children. They have no business imposing themselves on adults.
If wishes were fishes...
These people are like children. They have no business imposing themselves on adults.
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