We're the Only Ones Assuming Enough

A $25 million claim has been filed against the city of Inglewood on behalf of the victims of a fatal police shooting last month in which officers fired into a car, striking three unarmed men.

No guns were found in the car and police said there was no evidence linking the three men to the initial shots fired.

And we don't know the names of the "Only Ones" involved why?

Per an earlier report:

Although California courts have ruled that the names of officers involved in shootings should be publicly released, the Inglewood Police Department refused requests to release their identities.

Why aren't they facing murder and armed assault charges, as you or I would be if we fired into their car under the belief that they were violent armed criminals? And why exactly would we be wrong for making that assumption?

The boobs fired through their own windshield. Good grief.

And the $25 million, or whatever gets settled for? Hey, it won't come out of anybody's pockets but the productive sector's.

Inglewood has always reminded me of Obi-Wan Kenobi's description of Mos Eisley, "a wretched hive of scum and villainy." And the parts outside City Hall and the PD are just as bad.

This Day in History: June 24

A GENTLEMAN who travelled lately through Connecticut, informs us that he met with an old gentlewoman who told him that she had fitted out and sent five sons and eleven grandsons to Boston, when she heard of the engagement between the provincials and regulars. The gentleman asked her if she did not shed a tear at parting with them? "No," said she, "I never parted with them with more pleasure." "But suppose," said the gentleman, "they had all been killed." "I had rather (said the noble matron) this had been the case, than that ONE of them had come back a coward."

Virginia Gazette, June 24, 1775.

The Proper Response to "Gun Violence"

The Ready Line shows us how it's done.

Condolences, Mr. Greer, on the loss of your friend.

A Self-Admitted Gun Fanatic

By day, Case is a sergeant with the Oklahoma City Police Department. By night, he is a self-admitted gun fanatic.

"He literally eats, sleeps, and breathes guns,” said Pam Case, Mike's wife. "He loves studying them, assembling them, fixing them ...

That's great, Mike--and it's great to see you pass the heritage along to your boys.

But if you caught me in violation of a "gun law"--even if I wasn't threatening anybody--would you try to destroy my life?

No Return

Mr Nally said he was informed at the time of the trial that he would not be allowed to have a firearm again under any circumstances, but had since been told he was now entitled to one because of his acquittal.

Yes, but you see, Nally, you're a bit of an embarrassment to us. You're living proof that self defense works and that our position is morally indefensible.

Quite frankly, we'd rather Frog Ward had killed you--preferably with a gun.

On Their Own Free Will

Sgt. Pat Harris says: "This is just an opportunity for citizens to dispose of these items on their own free will."

As opposed to what, Sarge?

Still, this is helpful--it gives us a quick and authoritiative reference to cite:

According to Virginia Beach Police, gun buybacks create crime.

That's a darn-near perfect sound bite.

The Spoiler

A fiery former GOP congressman who gained national prominence for doggedly pursuing impeachment of President Clinton has some Republicans worried he'll play spoiler in a tight presidential contest.

Well, unless he and the LP man up and answer some questions, they'll get no help from me.

I can only interpret their lack of response to my inquiries as intentional. On matters of fundamental rights, that is unworthy of any candidate or organization that bills itself as "libertarian."

What Happens When You Kiss Up to the Left

They still hold you in contempt.

Brilliant strategy, Mark Kirk and Team America. Abandon principles and try appealing to people who hate you.

Please--do keep it up. If you scuttle yourselves, it makes our task almost effortless.

Every Constructive Idea

When that decision involves a gun, it can be a deadly lesson, which is why every community should engage every constructive idea on how to keep children and weapons from coming together.

That's why we recommend prohibition and rendering what we still allow you to have (for now) useless.

What?

Put guns in kids' hands? Teach them to become responsible shooters?

No, we meant every constructive idea except that.

Oh, and as far as "easy access" goes...

Only in New Jersey

Trying to reduce gun crime by rationing firearms to law abiding citizens is a little like trying to reduce stabbings by rationing steak knives to restaurant goers, which is why the Court found the ordinance to be irrational. The criminal misuse of any lawful product is not a function of the number of units sold to honest citizens; it's a function of how effectively society deals with those who misuse them.

Yeah, but you're assuming this issue will be decided based on rationality and morality.

I don't mean to sound cynical--this guy makes some great points. But like he says, "Only in New Jersey."

And when this has no effect whatsoever, watch Bryan Miller scream for more.

May or May Not

The Supreme Court may give its ruling in the D.C. gun ban case Monday.

Then again it may not.

Stay tuned.

UPDATE: Nope.


Look for Wednesday or Thursday.

We're the Only Ones Prenatal Caregiving Enough

A jury in western Ohio has found a woman who was shocked in the neck with a stun gun when she was seven-months pregnant not guilty of resisting arrest and obstruction of official business.

And stunning ex-"Only One" Michael Wilmer is not in the slammer because...?

[Via Andre D from Death by 1000 Papercuts]

We're Surrounded

Sometime during the course of your day, someone with a loaded weapon probably is near you. And those are just the legal weapons.

I wouldn't make the automatic assumption that all the "illegal" ones, whatever that means, are necessarily bad.

[Via RCB]

This Day in History: June 23

As I am within a few minutes of leaving this city, I would not think of departing from it with out dropping you a line, especially as I do not know whether it may be in my power to write again till I get to the camp at Boston.

Caught on Tape

And naturally nobody helped.

Ever notice the same ant farmers who want to force us out of our cars and into public transportation also want us disarmed?

"Ain't Nothing Like a Comeback"

He said although he's prohibited from endorsing candidates or campaigning for them, he doesn't plan to change his sense of activism.

I guess that means Snuffy can still urge mobs to "snuff out" people.

"Their beloved pastor..."

Nice objective reporting there, "Authorized Journalist" Pamela Jones.

Funny how you don't mention that the Snuffster's citizen disarmament efforts are indistinguishable from Paul Mayom's:

"If you don't do it we'll take it by force."

Like a rat, we're going to catch you and pull you out.

The "Common Sense Gun Laws" Loophole

25-page record of arrests accompanies gun suspect

Dang.

Call it a crazy hunch, but somehow, I don't think the solution includes harassing you and me.

A Veto in Montesano

Mayor Ron Schillinger says he vetoed a gun ban in city parks after receiving numerous protest messages, many of them from National Rifle Association members across the nation.

Schillinger says there are legal issues that need further discussion.

You damn bet'cha.

Moral ones, too.

Some of the hate-filled comments on this one are a hoot.

IMPORTANT REMINDER ON NATIONAL PARKS BILL

We've been talking about this for some months now. You've already submitted your comments, right?

No?

The comment period closes on June 30th. That means if you want to send a letter, you need to get it in the mail without delay:

Public Comments Processing
Attn: 1024-AD70
Division of Policy and Directives Management
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222
Arlington, VA 22203

At the very least, submit your thoughts online.

That's not asking too much, is it? Based on results, you have time to be reading a blog right now. Let's get it done right now.

We're the Only Ones Who Really Know How to Treat You Enough

When drivers are stopped for moving violations, they shouldn't be treated simply as speeders — they should be regarded as possible felons.

Great attitude there, Chief Deputy. I remember a similar one expressed by a Chief Inspector:

I suspect everyone and I suspect no one.

I guess that's another way of saying if you're not an "Only One," you just can't be trusted.

And the bond of affection between "us" and "them" just keeps growing stronger...

[Via ChareltonHest]