...about those who give up essential liberty for security?
A company operating out of Orlando Airport has found a way to make 'em sign up and pay for the privilege of being tagged as officially certified, card-carrying cud-chewers.
Pay 80 bucks, get your iris scanned and go stand in "an exclusive security line, and the promise of no random secondary pat-downs, in exchange for a background check by the Department of Homeland Security."
Why don't they just stamp your ribs with a "USDA Choice" imprint...?
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Train Your Manhood...
...or something like that.
The Muslims say it's supposed to help deter "gun violence."
Inshallah.
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[via KABA Newslinks]
The Muslims say it's supposed to help deter "gun violence."
Inshallah.
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[via KABA Newslinks]
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Why We Can't Allow Guns in Bars
[Use BugMeNot to bypass registration]
We can't allow guns in bars because drunks will kill each other in fights.
We need laws like those in Evanston, IL, which not only prevent people from having guns in bars, but from having guns entirely.
Just ask Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton, who responded to a bar shooting in Evanston by closing the bar (she's also the "Liquor Commisioner").
"'Nobody in Evanston has any business with a gun, let alone shooting anyone,' she said."
We see how well your edicts work, Commissar Morton.
Thank you for telling us our business and defining our rights.
We can't allow guns in bars because drunks will kill each other in fights.
We need laws like those in Evanston, IL, which not only prevent people from having guns in bars, but from having guns entirely.
Just ask Evanston Mayor Lorraine Morton, who responded to a bar shooting in Evanston by closing the bar (she's also the "Liquor Commisioner").
"'Nobody in Evanston has any business with a gun, let alone shooting anyone,' she said."
We see how well your edicts work, Commissar Morton.
Thank you for telling us our business and defining our rights.
"If you don't have the fireworks to alter, you don't have a problem"
Bakersfield, CA just banned "Piccolo Petes."
Why?
Because some morons put "the explosive charges from Piccolo Petes into a carbon dioxide canister, placing them inside a watermelon and lighting a fuse."
A man was killed.
So now manufacturers are liable not only for misuse of their product, but for deliberate alteration. By adopting this theory, it's hard to think of any product in the world that cannot be used to construct a lethal device.
Typically, the reporter is ignorant, not a watchdog, but a mere cheerleader for the state, referring to "safe and sane" fireworks as "explosive devices ready to be tampered with." If they were explosive devices,BATFU would be all over them.
As with "gun control," don't think the motive is to just ban whistlers.
Why?
Because some morons put "the explosive charges from Piccolo Petes into a carbon dioxide canister, placing them inside a watermelon and lighting a fuse."
A man was killed.
So now manufacturers are liable not only for misuse of their product, but for deliberate alteration. By adopting this theory, it's hard to think of any product in the world that cannot be used to construct a lethal device.
Typically, the reporter is ignorant, not a watchdog, but a mere cheerleader for the state, referring to "safe and sane" fireworks as "explosive devices ready to be tampered with." If they were explosive devices,BATFU would be all over them.
As with "gun control," don't think the motive is to just ban whistlers.
Monday, June 20, 2005
OpenRange
From Barry Laws:
What the heck is going on with that new Firearms and Paintball Sports Facility?
WOW!
Much has gone on since we all met and were victorious at the grueling zoning variance meeting. We have prepped the interior of the building for renovation and are positioned to move forward. As always, things take about 3 times longer than planned. We were to be open mid July, and that is definitely going to be pushed to around November or December.
So what's been the hold up? Paperwork to be exact. Banks work in mysterious ways (at least to common man) and definitely at their timing, not mine. This facility is a huge commitment and that just takes time. We are just now grinding out the final details for signatures and once underway our fine construction team at Southern Contracting will kick back into gear to bring this baby to you folks in as timely a manner as possible.
We are also working on our new website and should have that available for updates in a month or two. I'll send you the entire link when that is up.
Our name is:
OPENRANGE.
Once built we will have established a beacon for the indoor shooting sports and a wonderful community recreation center. I can't wait to visit it myself. Check it out:
100 yard air-conditioned indoor perfect ballistic rifle target range with electrical retrieving targets 25-yard air-conditioned indoor target pistol range and tactical pistol range, both with computerized interactive targets. 12,000 square foot air-conditioned indoor paintball arena - awesome Firearm and Paintball Pro Shop offering sales and rentals in paintball, rifles and pistols... and yippee... Machinegun rentals!!! Facilities for meetings and parties. Clean, well lit, and beautiful.
So where will this wonder facility be built?
Crestwood, Kentucky.
What the heck is going on with that new Firearms and Paintball Sports Facility?
WOW!
Much has gone on since we all met and were victorious at the grueling zoning variance meeting. We have prepped the interior of the building for renovation and are positioned to move forward. As always, things take about 3 times longer than planned. We were to be open mid July, and that is definitely going to be pushed to around November or December.
So what's been the hold up? Paperwork to be exact. Banks work in mysterious ways (at least to common man) and definitely at their timing, not mine. This facility is a huge commitment and that just takes time. We are just now grinding out the final details for signatures and once underway our fine construction team at Southern Contracting will kick back into gear to bring this baby to you folks in as timely a manner as possible.
We are also working on our new website and should have that available for updates in a month or two. I'll send you the entire link when that is up.
Our name is:
OPENRANGE.
Once built we will have established a beacon for the indoor shooting sports and a wonderful community recreation center. I can't wait to visit it myself. Check it out:
100 yard air-conditioned indoor perfect ballistic rifle target range with electrical retrieving targets 25-yard air-conditioned indoor target pistol range and tactical pistol range, both with computerized interactive targets. 12,000 square foot air-conditioned indoor paintball arena - awesome Firearm and Paintball Pro Shop offering sales and rentals in paintball, rifles and pistols... and yippee... Machinegun rentals!!! Facilities for meetings and parties. Clean, well lit, and beautiful.
So where will this wonder facility be built?
Crestwood, Kentucky.
What Do You Mean, Gun Control Applies to US?
Jim Duffy of the Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County writes:
"Unfortunately, the law enforcement community has been put into a situation where it is no longer safe for us to include our families in this time-honored tradition...This presents a number of potentially dangerous scenarios for our officers and their families...I don't know how you can ask the people...to put their spouses and children in a situation that could bring a great deal of harm and fear into their lives....shouldn't he be able to employ the necessary protective measures needed to ensure that his family will not be the target of any retribution attempts by that street gang?"
Well, uh, gee, Jim, where do I begin? I suppose I should start by welcoming you to the club.
You could do what some of us feel compelled to do in situations where we believe it prudent to go armed for the protection of our families. But then, if you or your brother officers discovered that, you'd do your utmost to destroy our lives.
Wouldn't you?
"Unfortunately, the law enforcement community has been put into a situation where it is no longer safe for us to include our families in this time-honored tradition...This presents a number of potentially dangerous scenarios for our officers and their families...I don't know how you can ask the people...to put their spouses and children in a situation that could bring a great deal of harm and fear into their lives....shouldn't he be able to employ the necessary protective measures needed to ensure that his family will not be the target of any retribution attempts by that street gang?"
Well, uh, gee, Jim, where do I begin? I suppose I should start by welcoming you to the club.
You could do what some of us feel compelled to do in situations where we believe it prudent to go armed for the protection of our families. But then, if you or your brother officers discovered that, you'd do your utmost to destroy our lives.
Wouldn't you?
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Happy Father's Day, 2005
I'm the most fortunate of men--I have a father I love and respect, and two fine sons I have (so far) allowed to live.
Happy Father's Day to those of you who know the joy. Go be with your children.
That's what I'm doing today.
Happy Father's Day to those of you who know the joy. Go be with your children.
That's what I'm doing today.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Film a Cop, Get Prosecuted
"During the summer, Patrick Thompson and Martel Miller filmed traffic stops around this college town in the hope that showing the resulting documentary would prompt discussion of how police officers interact with blacks.
"They succeeded, but not in the way they planned. Police seized their film and Champaign County prosecutors charged them with violating Illinois' eavesdropping law."
But no problem when it's the other way around, right, citizens?
[Thanks to Rick Stanley for passing this one along.]
"They succeeded, but not in the way they planned. Police seized their film and Champaign County prosecutors charged them with violating Illinois' eavesdropping law."
But no problem when it's the other way around, right, citizens?
[Thanks to Rick Stanley for passing this one along.]
Friday, June 17, 2005
Freedom Allies?
Dennis Walker of the Ohio Constitution Defense Council referred me to a website featuring absolute hysteria from an outfit calling itself "50 Caliber Terror". I did a WhoIs lookup and came up with a false front--Domain By Proxy out of Scottsdale, AZ.
They call themselves "A Project of the Freedom States Alliance--'Changing the Way America Thinks About Guns'." Look at who the other members of the Axis are and you'll appreciate the irony of that name.
Funny thing--the FSA site is also masked by the same proxy service. As are all its member sites.
So let's see--the 50 caliber terror people want donations, yet they also wish to remain anonymous.
That sounds pretty good to me. I've thought before about the potential for someone to start an "anti" website and funnel off donations that would otherwise be used by more effective organizations--I even wrote about a guy whose actions could make him appear to be "our man in the gun ban camp."
50 Caliber Terror? Freedom States Alliance?
I wonder...
They call themselves "A Project of the Freedom States Alliance--'Changing the Way America Thinks About Guns'." Look at who the other members of the Axis are and you'll appreciate the irony of that name.
Funny thing--the FSA site is also masked by the same proxy service. As are all its member sites.
So let's see--the 50 caliber terror people want donations, yet they also wish to remain anonymous.
That sounds pretty good to me. I've thought before about the potential for someone to start an "anti" website and funnel off donations that would otherwise be used by more effective organizations--I even wrote about a guy whose actions could make him appear to be "our man in the gun ban camp."
50 Caliber Terror? Freedom States Alliance?
I wonder...
Thursday, June 16, 2005
'Explorer' Produces Contender in Quest to Find 'World's Stupidest Gun Commentary'
Congratulations to Renee Horton for cramming the most "Minion Mom" talking points into one editorial.
Do You Think Firework Sales to the Public Should Be Banned?
It's not enough that the liberty-haters in the nation's capitol believe the intent of the Founders was to rule over disarmed subjects--they hate our traditions so much they even want to eradicate our celebrating the Fourth of July.
What did John Adams have to say about the matter?
"The 4th of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever."
NBC4 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) is conducting a poll to see who's game for banning fireworks sales to the public. Scroll down about halfway on the page--it appears on the right. So far, the antis are getting their priggish butts kicked 86% to 14%.
What did John Adams have to say about the matter?
"The 4th of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward, forever."
NBC4 (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) is conducting a poll to see who's game for banning fireworks sales to the public. Scroll down about halfway on the page--it appears on the right. So far, the antis are getting their priggish butts kicked 86% to 14%.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
How Come?
From CALPEEK
California Political Week
June 13, 2005
Vol.XXVII, No.23
“Guns – Question: how come the NRA has not filed a lawsuit to remove the so-called San Francisco gun ban initiative from the November 2005 ballot? Doesn’t the State have preemption rights???”
Well, it thinks it does. I’ve always found the preemption doctrine hugely troubling when presumed to apply to unalienable rights. Still, the first question is legitimate, if for no other reason than consistency.
California Political Week
June 13, 2005
Vol.XXVII, No.23
“Guns – Question: how come the NRA has not filed a lawsuit to remove the so-called San Francisco gun ban initiative from the November 2005 ballot? Doesn’t the State have preemption rights???”
Well, it thinks it does. I’ve always found the preemption doctrine hugely troubling when presumed to apply to unalienable rights. Still, the first question is legitimate, if for no other reason than consistency.
More Gun Owner Harrassment From CA DoJ
Your barrel is threaded.
Surrender or die.
More "in your face" from the Tyrant Lockyer. He knows exactly what he's doing--rubbing the noses of those he hates in excrement. And getting off on it.
This reminds me of a quote by my friend Brian Puckett:
"I sometimes wonder whether the socialists will issue an edict requiring all firearms to have a pink ribbon tied to the barrel, just to get a belly laugh as the panicked descendants of once-proud American patriots scurry to comply."
Thank God, when they retire, Lockyer's enforcement goons will be able to carry concealed in Maryland (see below)!
Surrender or die.
More "in your face" from the Tyrant Lockyer. He knows exactly what he's doing--rubbing the noses of those he hates in excrement. And getting off on it.
This reminds me of a quote by my friend Brian Puckett:
"I sometimes wonder whether the socialists will issue an edict requiring all firearms to have a pink ribbon tied to the barrel, just to get a belly laugh as the panicked descendants of once-proud American patriots scurry to comply."
Thank God, when they retire, Lockyer's enforcement goons will be able to carry concealed in Maryland (see below)!
CCRKBA CHALLENGES MARYLAND ANTI-GUNNER TO APOLOGIZE TO POLICE FOR INSULT
"By insisting that a new federal law that allows retired police officers to carry concealed handguns is 'essentially dangerous,' a Maryland anti-gun crusader has insulted men and women in law enforcement and should immediately apologize, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) said today."
Sorry, CCRKBA, she’s right—but for the wrong reasons.
It is dangerous to extend rights to one class of citizen—particularly “law enforcement” types—to the exclusion of others.
It is dangerous to presume that rights can be dispensed by government. That reduces them to privileges.
It is dangerous to have the servants tell the master they are in charge of dispensing those privileges—and they reserve them for their own kind.
How many of these cops are out there issuing press releases calling for recognition of our rights, and complaining that having them infringed is an insult to the whole people?
How many would do their utmost to destroy our lives if they found out we were exercising our right to keep and bear arms without “permission”?
Forget Leah Barrett. I’m saying that a new federal law that allows retired police officers to carry concealed handguns is essentially dangerous.
It’s not an insult, it’s a fact.
Don't hold you breath waiting for an apology.
Sorry, CCRKBA, she’s right—but for the wrong reasons.
It is dangerous to extend rights to one class of citizen—particularly “law enforcement” types—to the exclusion of others.
It is dangerous to presume that rights can be dispensed by government. That reduces them to privileges.
It is dangerous to have the servants tell the master they are in charge of dispensing those privileges—and they reserve them for their own kind.
How many of these cops are out there issuing press releases calling for recognition of our rights, and complaining that having them infringed is an insult to the whole people?
How many would do their utmost to destroy our lives if they found out we were exercising our right to keep and bear arms without “permission”?
Forget Leah Barrett. I’m saying that a new federal law that allows retired police officers to carry concealed handguns is essentially dangerous.
It’s not an insult, it’s a fact.
Don't hold you breath waiting for an apology.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
The War on Cows
"So what we have is the government, prodded by large corporations, saying it is helping small family farms by destroying one of our most successful small family farms."
We probably need a federal Department of Bovine Security or some such...
We probably need a federal Department of Bovine Security or some such...
More "Black Arrow" Field Updates
From Vin Suprynowicz
June 10:
We drew about 60 people to my address before the Pike's Peak Firearms Coalition in Colorado Springs Thursday evening (there was a lovely cake with the cover of "The Black Arrow" in full color in the frosting, further inscribed "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.") That followed the afternoon book-signing at the local Barnes & Noble; while I was in town I sold more than 60 copies of "The Black Arrrow." (There was actually demand for more copies of the leather-bound edition than I had brought.)
We got some coverage in the local press; Amy Willard there might be able to provide some more details. (Amy & Dave Willard were the very generous hosts & organizers of my appearance.)
Best Wishes,
-- Vin
June 13:
Several of you have kindly suggested "The Black Arrow" would make a good movie, and asked whether we've made any efforts to place it in the hands of folks who do that sort of thing.
There aren't many folks in movieland who identify themselves as free market types or Libertarians (capital OR small "L") -- Kurt Russell, Dennis Leary, Christina Ricci, and perhaps Clint Eastwood are about all who come immediately to mind.
So, we sent one inscribed copy of "The Black Arrow" to each, through their registered agents or publicists. (Actually, we sent several to the various addresses for Mr. Eastwood's Malpaso Productions -- all were returned.)
Otherwise, what happens to such books?
See http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/0976251604/ref=dp_olp_2//103-0863813-0768614?condition=all
:-)
Best Wishes,
-- Vin
June 10:
We drew about 60 people to my address before the Pike's Peak Firearms Coalition in Colorado Springs Thursday evening (there was a lovely cake with the cover of "The Black Arrow" in full color in the frosting, further inscribed "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.") That followed the afternoon book-signing at the local Barnes & Noble; while I was in town I sold more than 60 copies of "The Black Arrrow." (There was actually demand for more copies of the leather-bound edition than I had brought.)
We got some coverage in the local press; Amy Willard there might be able to provide some more details. (Amy & Dave Willard were the very generous hosts & organizers of my appearance.)
Best Wishes,
-- Vin
June 13:
Several of you have kindly suggested "The Black Arrow" would make a good movie, and asked whether we've made any efforts to place it in the hands of folks who do that sort of thing.
There aren't many folks in movieland who identify themselves as free market types or Libertarians (capital OR small "L") -- Kurt Russell, Dennis Leary, Christina Ricci, and perhaps Clint Eastwood are about all who come immediately to mind.
So, we sent one inscribed copy of "The Black Arrow" to each, through their registered agents or publicists. (Actually, we sent several to the various addresses for Mr. Eastwood's Malpaso Productions -- all were returned.)
Otherwise, what happens to such books?
See http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/0976251604/ref=dp_olp_2//103-0863813-0768614?condition=all
:-)
Best Wishes,
-- Vin
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