Notes from the Resistance...
Police and school officials say a second-grade boy at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School brought the gun and apparently pointed it at two 6-year-olds and fired it, discharging smoke. [More]Horrors!
"I just finally told them what they wanted to hear. I just repeated everything they said. [More]I'll never get it.
Hansen, the criminal-justice student, grows especially exasperated when recalling a scary incident a few years ago as she waited for a bus. She said a carload of drunken men approached her until the police helicopter that had been trailing them turned a spotlight on the men and chased them off. Now the helicopter is gone, and the streetlight she was waiting under is threatened as well. [More]And a "criminal justice student" discovering that the police can't protect you is a bad thing...why?
Broadmoor luxury resort chief executive Steve Bartolin wrote an open letter asking why the city spends $89,000 per employee, when his enterprise has a similar number of workers and spends only $24,000 on each.[Via William T]
What is it the antis expect us to swallow whole? Oh, yeah, the police are the "Only Ones" we can trust with guns--and are especially the only ones we can trust carrying them around in public. You and I are just too volatile and out of control. But if we see a government employee with a gun, we can all relax and know we're protected. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column uses current events to play good cop/bad cop. In addition to a couple drunken, sociopathic oafs, we meet two traveling sheriffs who don't go along with the nonsense that society is safer when you and I are disarmed.
There will also be no sale or purchase of any type of firearm, ammunition, explosive or any possession of such items off a person's own premises. [More]Who ordered this?
Our people place a high priority on patriotism.
Officers accused of targeting 'law-abiding middle classes' to meet government performance quotas [More]Right, then.
Pheasant terrorising North Yorkshire village 'attacks people in street' [More]Via cycjec, who titled his email:
the bird (new low budget horror video in .uk)Thing is, and before we start feeling too superior...
The thing that strikes me about both these developments is, there wouldn't even be a story had the Brady Campaign not made it one. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column asks the gungrabbers if they'd like one lump or two.
February 7, 1778
"The spirit of desertion among the Soldiery, never before rose to such a threatening height, as at the present time." Washington to William Buchanan, Commissary General of Purchases of the Continental Army (Fitzgerald, Vol. X, 427) [More]
It would appear that John Roach, the Collin County district attorney, wants to build his own personal SWAT Team. [More]Don't mess with Texas...Only Ones?
Toy guns back then were very realistic. I had a Tommy gun that had a bolt and fired caps as well as a rattattat noise. It was actual size and color. I owned a pump shotgun that fired caps and ejected plastic shells. All manner of pistols modern and Western as well as Davy Crockett gear and Indian bows and arrows were all over the house. There were holsters and other gear. [More]Mike H takes some of us old enough to remember on a trip down Memory Lane.
The law states that to “fortify an access point” means to willfully construct, install, position, use or hold any material or device designed to injure a person upon entry or to strengthen, defend, restrict or obstruct any door, window or other opening into a dwelling, structure, building or other place to any extent beyond the security provided by a commercial alarm system, lock or deadbolt, or a combination of alarm, lock or deadbolt.I note this story is two months old and there's not a lot else from media sources, and don't see a bill number to look up. I went to Rep. Tibbs' website and didn't find anything about it under sponsored legislation, and just don't have time to chase this down further.
The law carries punishment of imprisonment of not more than five years or by a fine up to $10,000 or by both. [More]
They might not have any "long-term fiscal considerations," but I'd sure be inclined to give anyone who supports this act of tyranny some other things to consider.HB1579 APPROVED BY GOV 5/22/2009 Prohibit fortifying door to delay law enforcement-Provide penalty-HB 1579 by Rep. Charles Joyner, states that it shall be unlawful for any person to use, construct, position or hold a device used to fortify any door or window which delays entry of law enforcement during the commission of a crime.BILL SUMMARY1st Session of the 52nd Legislature
Bill No.: HB 1579
Version: CCR
Author: Representative Joyner
Senator Barrington
Date: May 20, 2009
Impact: Minimal Increase in Prison Costs
Bill Summary
Research Analyst: Brad Wolgamott
Senate Amendment 1 to HB 1579 provides a definition for the phrase “fortify an access point”. Increases the punishment to a felony. Increases the term of imprisonment to 5 years. Increases the fine to $10,000.
In the Engrossed measure, punishment was established as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in county jail and or a $5,000 fine. Punishment could have risen to a felony if committed during the commission of another felony, punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment a $10,000 fine or both fine and imprisonment.
HB1579 makes it unlawful to reinforce or use any device to fortify a door or window of a building being used in the commission of a crime for the purpose of preventing entry or causing injury to law enforcement.
Fiscal Summary
Fiscal Analyst: Marilyn Anderson
The CCR for HB 1579 makes it a felony to fortify an access point to a building where a felony offense prohibited by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act is being committed for the purpose of preventing entry by law enforcement.
Fiscal Analysis
Persons convicted of this offense would be punished by up to five years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $10,000. Since this is a new law, there is no available data on its occurrence; however, the Criminal Justice Resource Center expects the increased cost to the Department of Corrections will be minimal.
Long Term Fiscal Considerations
None
Fiscal Analysis Reviewed By:
House Fiscal Director
Richardson, who has served in the department for two years, is accused of trying to sexually assault a 19-year-old woman early Friday while he was in uniform and in his patrol car....Run Down Enough...
A police car driven by Chandler struck the suspect on foot during a chase....Young at Heart Enough...
The Toledo police officer that shot and killed a mentally disabled woman is temporarily off the streets after another incident. This time it was involving a car accident.
Former Brevard County Sheriff’s deputy Carl Graves will spend no more than two years in prison after a jury Friday acquitted him of raping a 13-year-old. He was instead convicted of attempting to molest the girl....Beloved Sons Enough...
Some deputies dispute that claim and said the latest case involving Johnson is another example of him getting preferential treatment because his father, Col. Mike Johnson, is second in command in the department....('Til Death Do Us Part?) Enough...
The witness said Gerard punched the victim, grabbed her by the back of her head and slammed her face against the steering wheel of their car....Welcome Guests Enough...
A Leominster police officer has been suspended pending the outcome of a Worcester police investigation into allegations he broke into a Worcester couple’s apartment last summer and threatened them with a knife.[Via FFFW]
Mom: Cop Squeezed Breast Milk From Me [More]Alrighty, then...
"Have you your pistols? Have you your sharp edged axes? Pioneers! O pioneers!" [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column tears away at a subversive fabric.
The Treaty of Alliance with France was signed on February 6, 1778, creating a military alliance between the United States and France against Great Britain. Negotiated by the American diplomats Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee, the Treaty of Alliance required that neither France nor the United States agree to a separate peace with Great Britain, and that American independence be a condition of any future peace agreement. In addition to the Treaty of Alliance, the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France was signed on February 6, 1778, promoting trade and commercial ties between the two countries. [More]
Margie Feinberg, a spokeswoman for the Department of Education, told the Staten Island Advance that there is a no-tolerance policy for toy guns in schools. [More]Margie: do you ever actually listen to yourself? Me, I think the world would be a much better place if people had no tolerance for hive insects like you.
Their mission is to protect and to serve, but lately some Durham officers are accused of bending the rules they're supposed to follow. [More]Bending the rules?
Councilman Eugene Brown says he sees a cause for concern especially considering the recent scandals - overtime abuse that cost an officer and a deputy chief their jobs, another charged with DWI, because his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. And just last week, a federal indictment against an officer accused of selling drugs out of his squad car...What, it's not just an isolated bad apple...?
A Tennessee sheriff's deputy arrested on a drunken driving charge wound up in a dog house before he was taken to the big house...Samuel Monroe Bledsoe was kicking the windows of a trooper's cruiser on his way to a hospital for a blood test.The report says Bledsoe was then locked inside the cruiser's K-9 cage for his safety. [More]An "Only One" behaving like a vicious dog?
Just putting this on their "Hate Watch" page accomplishes their agenda--to put a stigma on good and decent Americans by equating them with racists, Klansmen, Nazis, terrorists...and this isn't the first time we've seen them resort to such smears and innuendo. [More]Here's this morning's third Gun Rights Examiner column. Hopefully it'll be the last one until tomorrow.
While it's true that Edwards hasn't been convicted of anything, his gun-grabbing Democrat pals are trying to not let that stop them--in fact, Frank Lautenberg is at it again, proposing that people merely suspected by the government be barred from buying guns via a "terror watch list." [More]Today's second Gun Rights Examiner column asks why anti-gunners don't apply the same standards to themselves that they impose on the rest of us.
Forget the accusation that citizens intent on claiming their rights are trying to be "superheroes"--that's just childish noise coming from people who have no other argument, and so rely on the tried and true Brady practice of insulting the character of those they hate as they desperately try to gin up fear. [More]Today's first Gun Rights Examiner column looks at some desperate people who ougtht to settle down and have a cup of coffee.
On February 5th of 1778, South Carolina became the first state to ratify the Articles of Confederation, which would eventually become the first governing document of the United States. [More]
Forgive me if I can't help but focus on these words:APD's stonewalling on an information request called for a second Gun Rights Examiner column today.
"[T]he department wishes to withhold some of the requested information and has asked for a decision from the Attorney General about whether the information is within an exception to public disclosure."
Why? [More]
In response, John Thomas, the lobbyist for the Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police, said, "SB 1102, if enacted into law, will take Arizona back to the Wild West carry, with no consideration of officer safety.''You can tell John to go **** himself here.
A former Shelby County narcotics detective has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for stealing money confiscated from drug dealers. [More]What, you mean that's not considered armed robbery?
Some four dozen area law enforcement officers from six agencies have been named in corruption cases in the past six years, often with cash-laden drug dealers as their targets.Gee, you'd think such draconian punishments would discourage this sort of thing.
Police were told Denny drove the woman to San Diego International Airport, where he flashed his fake badge to get through security. [More]See, have the amulet and you have the power to cloud men's minds--although in the case of TSA, the clouds are already pretty dark and fluffy.
This all goes to the heart of the gun controller's dream--prior restraint on your rights because of what you might be capable of doing. Take that line far enough and off go our hands, potential stranglers that we are. Next up, all you proto-rapists... [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column notes dogs aren't the only offsprings of bitches.
On February 4, 1778, Pulaski proposed a plan for the formation of a training division of hussars. In a letter to Washington Pulaski wrote:
"There is an officer now in this Country whose name is Kovach. I know him to have served with reputation in the Prussian service and assure Your Excellency that he is in every way equal to his undertaking." [More]
Brooklyn's 81st Precinct probed by NYPD for fudging stats [More]That means "lying." Officially.
Just to let you know, i am working closely with THE AUSTRALIAN SHOOTERS PARTY who are and always will be fighting to repeal the tight gun laws we have here. I also give them $2 from every album i sell to help the fight. If i happen to be misrepresented again, even if i stuff up and say the wrong thing or get misquoted, feel free to email me again. Thanks again for your help in this matter.
A former NYPD sergeant who sold out to a crack dealer for a pair of sneakers and a warmup suit will be getting new duds - courtesy of the prison system. [More]Another one of Furious Mike and Liberty-Lynchin' Patrick's "Lift a finger and die" "Only Ones"...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to purchase sixty Remington Model 870 Police RAMAC #24587 12 gauge pump-action shotguns for the Criminal Investigation Division. The Remington parkerized shotguns, with fourteen inch barrel, modified choke, Wilson Combat Ghost Ring rear sight and XS4 Contour Bead front sight, Knoxx Reduced Recoil Adjustable Stock, and Speedfeed ribbed black forend, are designated as the only shotguns authorized for IRS duty based on compatibility with IRS existing shotgun inventory, certified armorer and combat training and protocol, maintenance, and parts. [More]Didn't the feds murder Randy Weaver's wife and son over a barrel that was substantially longer than that?
The hoplophobes in the UK have sunk to a new level of Monty Python-like ridiculousness. [More]Today's Gun Rights Examiner column observes even further degradation over in Sarah Brady Paradise...
On February 3, 1778, Congress, having taken into consideration the report of the special committee appointed to devise effectual means to prevent persons disaffected to the interest of the United States from being employed in any of the important offices thereof, resolved, That every officer who held or should thereafter hold a commission or office from Congress, should subscribe the oath or affirmation of allegiance. [More]Gee, too bad Chris Matthews and Mark Potok weren't around to disparage the effort, eh?
Alfaross - Why does anyone need a gun? Get them out of every society. Anybody who thinks that you need a gun for protection should wake up to themselves and look at how many people are killed by guns. There is something seriously wrong with humanity.This was posted under today's GRE column.
I didn't cut his email off--that's how he ended it. Anyway, seeing I had his attention, I thought I'd at least put him in a position where he can't say he doesn't know about the racist implications of U.S. "gun control," borrowing heavily from a prior similar effort.From: David CodreaAnd he responded:
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 3:03 PM
To: Vernon Smith
Subject: RE: You
I am kind with those who deserve it. I'm also an American who is sick and tired of petty tyrants messing with my rights and I'm not going to be polite about it with oppressors.
You ought to be ashamed of yourself. Did your oath to the Constitution mean nothing?
We both know that you are not interested in getting rid of all guns. You simply want to be on the side that is armed. And let the ultimate impact on your constituents' unalienable rights be damned.
I wonder what these constituents would say if they were provided the truth about the racist origins and continued discriminatory application of the gun control measures you promulgate? Have you told them about the Slave Codes, that would allow a black man to be whipped (or worse) for possession of any kind of weapon? Or the post-Civil War Black Codes, designed to keep the newly emancipated from obtaining the means of defense during the heyday of Klan terror?
Why don't you circulate the following Louisiana statute among a few of the churches that you get your precinct walkers from, and see what they have to say?
"No negro who is not in the military service shall be allowed to carry fire-arms, or any kind of weapons, within the parish, without the special written permission of his employers, approved and endorsed by the nearest and most convenient chief of patrol."
If that doesn't make an impression, why not try the following offering from Mississippi?
"No freedman, free Negro, or mulatto not in the military service of the United States government, and not licensed so to do by the board of police of his or her county, shall keep or carry firearms of any kind..."
Oh, hell, let's cut to the chase and clue them in to Dred Scott v. Sandford, 60 U.S. (19 How.) 393 (1857):
"Protection of the ‘absolute rights of individuals' to personal security, liberty, and private property is secured in part by ‘the right of bearing arms'--which with us is...practically enjoyed by every citizen, and is among his most valuable privileges, since it furnishes the means of resisting as a freeman ought, the inroads of usurpation."
Tell them how racist Supreme Court Chief Justice Taney concluded that blacks, as legal scholar and civil rights attorney Professor Don B. Kates has recorded, "could not be ‘citizens,' because if they were, they would have the right to vote, to assemble, to speak on political subjects, to travel freely, and ‘to keep and carry arms wherever they went.'"
Now tell them how the government has neither the legal obligation nor the capability to protect them, and how your police will not arrive in most life-and-death situations in time to do anything but tape off the crime scene, cover the body and take a report. Then make sure you tell them that you don't credit them with having the judgment or maturity to be entrusted with the means of personal defense, in spite of landmark peer-reviewed studies from Florida State University and the University of Chicago that conclusively demonstrate the crime-deterring, life- saving value of guns in private, law-abiding hands.
I suspect you won't tell them any of this. And, because of the unique privileges and stature that you enjoy in your position, this is especially contemptible.
To have risen to such a prestigious and powerful position speaks of many positive and remarkable characteristics that you must be blessed with. But a true leader would use his authority to preserve, protect and champion the freedoms of those he serves. How sad, how telling, and how ultimately treasonous that you have chosen to misapply yours for your own gain.
And rather than being a leader in liberty, you have opted to become just another one of the plantation's overseers.
Foolish man.
David Codrea
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Talk about a substantive rebuttal.
Prompting another brilliant parry:
And that is the sound of a mind, such as it is, slamming shut.In the land of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian gun owners are coming out of the shadows for the first time to mobilize, U.S.-style, against proposed new curbs on bearing arms. [More]Because we've seen how well the alternative works.
