And the Winner Is...

I can't decide between Bob's impassioned soliloquy:

Go straight to hell, you cowardly gun nuts. You gun carrying morons kill thousands of each other every year...and now you want to use something like this to say gun ownership makes for safety?

Unbelievable. You cretins are one of the reasons America is such a laughinstock the world over. You "hunters" get your rocks off killing defenseless animals. The rest of you are so afraid of your own shadows that you feel you need assault rifles to go to the corner store.

You gutless fools make me sick. You....turning this tragedy into something about your own insecurities. No doubt Annie Le's killer is some kind of ball-less, dickless moron who worships guns and knives and violence...just like you.

Or the simple elegance that is Olivia:

Only the most despicable scum would use this tragedy to push their pro gun, pro death, culture of violence perversion.

You sir, are a foul, disgusting thing.

And then there are all sorts of runners-up.

Antis sure do get their backs up when you offer the heretical opinion that women ought to have the right to choose when it comes to self defense. And that they ought to have a chance if they're attacked.

I know I talked about this yesterday, but the comments just keep coming in, and it's instructive for us to realize how badly some in our society hate not only promoters of the right to keep and bear arms, but gun owners in general.

There is no reasoning with such as these. And there can be no compromise.

See all the comments here. And feel free to post your own.

Tradition!

Kevin Wilmeth shows us some traditions aren't worth observing. [More]

Someone Needs to Pay for This!

Man shot inside home sues his gated community [More]

I understand the gate may have been broken. But how easy is it to get over or around most gates? Anybody who thinks that's all you need to guarantee safety is ignorant and negligent. You shouldn't expect others to pay for that.

I'm having a tough time sympathizing here. There's no gate around my house. But there is a conviction that friends should be met at the door with open arms--and enemies with loaded ones.

[Via Mama Liberty]

Bill Parson: Another NV Senate Candidate Who Deserves Gun Owner Support

Another candidate, Bill Parson, has completed the questionnaire. Here's the Q&A... [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column presents yet a third candidate who "gets it." The responses gleaned to date from Parson, Danny Tarkanian and Sharron Angle will stand in pretty stark contrast against candidates who won't even acknowledge they were asked.

Also in today's post: Liberty Belles look at anti-gun California democrats, Kevin Wilmeth examines a tradition, and my fellow GREs offer their latest commentary.

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This Day in History: September 15

September 15, 1777 Congress offers a commission of major general to Baron de Kalb, who had threatened to sue Congress for breach of contract after Congress failed to fulfill a contract between Kalb and Silas Deane promising such a commission. [More]

That'll Teach Me...

...to link to Democratic Underground and say something they deem heretical.

Check out the comments and the rage.

Gun Grabbers Enable Rape of the Handicapped

I, for one, refuse to be sacrificed for "public safety"--particularly for the illusion of public safety. [More]

A man in a wheelchair is raped in a public men's room.

St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner Kurt Hofmann shares his personal perspective on why he will not be defenseless.

I know some of you have inquired about Kurt's well-being due to his lack of posts recently. I can tell you this one took a real effort on his part, and we're not likely to see a return to a normal schedule for a while yet.

Please join me in doing what you can to spread this far and wide.

OK, Then

World celebrities sing to stop global warming [More]

Good grief.

Other Reasons?

David gives the benefit of the doubt regarding their knowledge of the issue and has written several newspapers to inform them of the situation. But what if there’s some other reason? Let’s explore the options. [More]

Parrothead Jeff has three answers I think come close to the mark for answering my question.

In truth, I wold be astounded to see any major outlet pick up on this story. But I also think it's important to document that their refusal is willful.

And there are a few reasons why...

We're the Only Ones Bloody Pricks Enough

When police officer Darryll Dowell is on patrol in the southwestern Idaho city of Nampa, he'll pull up at a stoplight and usually start casing the vehicle. Nowadays, his eyes will also focus on the driver's arms, as he tries to search for a plump, bouncy vein.

“I was looking at people's arms and hands, thinking, ‘I could draw from that,'” Dowell said. [More]

I don't know how else we'd expect a parasite to behave, but is it really blood you want, Darrell?

I guess I shouldn't be surprised to see this "Only One" crap happening in Idaho. I do wonder how transient Nampa is, and what kind of migration they've had from California...

[Via Lane]

The Truth About Arms Trafficking in Mexico

Don’t believe the gun banning politicians in Washington. [More]

Don't worry, I don't.

Thing is, I don't buy into that "enforce existing gun laws" crap, either. This business about "violent offenders" is cover. They threaten us all, and Fairfax knows it.

I wonder if NRA would be so quick to put their name on that meme if we accurized the terms a bit and made the slogan say "enforce existing citizen disarmament edicts"...?

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Also see:

• Gun Rights Examiner "Mexican Crime" archive

The Spirit of 76...

...Reasons To Have a Gun [More]

I only need one, but this can be helpful in persuading that subset who have open minds...

[Via David R]

Calling Out Mayors Against (Your) Guns

Gun Owners Tell Mayors The Truth About Mayors Against Illegal Guns
Mayors Against Illegal Guns is all about gun control… [More]

Some mayors are leaving after finding out they've been lied to about the group's goals. There are new mayors listed who never committed to filling their predecessor's slots. And then, of course, there are all those embarrassing criminals in their ranks.

Weren't we just talking about miserable traitors and domestic enemies...?

[Via DJK]
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Also see:

• A poor way to fight gun violence
• The aim of mayors
• An anti-gun coalition of mayors

Who Won?

Mike H shares his thoughts. [More]

Me, I think it's way too early to tell.

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

Two British thugs who punched a young man so hard surgeons had to remove half of his skull have escaped charges. [More]

Can you imagine what kind of miserable traitor would want to impose this kind of defenselessness on his own countrymen?

Just look at any politician, journalist, activist or voter who supports "gun control."

And while some of these no doubt operate on half a brain, it's the ones in full possession of their faculties who qualify as domestic enemies.

That's what they are. How else could you describe someone who would rather see this happen to you and your loved ones than "allow" you to possess the means to prevent it?

Annie Le 'Never Had a Chance'

"The possession or use of explosive, incendiary materials or weapons (guns) on University property by students, employees, or visitors is prohibited except for University Police and other certified law enforcement officers."

What else could give someone that size a chance against a murderous attacker? [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column observes that size matters--unless you have an equalizer. Which is forbidden.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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If you weren't around this weekend, these were my columns for Saturday and Sunday:

• How gun rights questionnaire can influence NV senate race
• Why is mainstream media silent on ATF corruption charges?
  

This Day in History: September 14

I have just receivd the Inclosed Information from Genl. Dickenson through Congress, and in consequence, desire that you will, if the Enemy should appear in force, and have more in view than to Plunder and distress the Country, join Genl. Dickenson with the Detachment under your Command, and give every opposition to the Enemy in their March through the Jerseys you possibly can. [More]

Why is Mainstream Media Silent on ATF Corruption Charges?

I hope you see the importance of turning a spotlight on ATF so that the people responsible for the current state of affairs can be identified and held accountable. I also think identifying and holding media outlets who know about this but choose not to report on it is something we ought to make known... I encourage regular Gun Rights Examiner readers to help spread the word by contacting other newspapers and networks and challenging them to cover this important story. [More]

Today's GRE column proposes a simple step you can take to help shine a light on BATFU abuse.

The question is, will you?

This Day in History: September 13

The attention, which, you are pleased to assure me, has been paid to the Officers and Privates of the Army under my command, who were unfortunately wounded in the Action on Thursday last, has a claim to my acknowledgements. Agreeable to the permission you offer, I have directed the following Gentlemen, Doctors Rush, Leiper and Latimer and Mr. Willet, a Mate in the Hospital with their Attendants, to wait upon you, and to take them under their care. [More]

How Gun Rights Questionnaire Can Influence NV Senate Race

We're now presented with a set of circumstances where there's a good chance other issues, like health care, the economy and people having had it with Obama, can sweep the majority leader from the senate. Gun rights advocates have the chance to be perceived as influential scale tippers. Or, we can allow ourselves to be marginalized and stand by while other issues dominate the debate.

If we're not going to stand by, we need to be informed. [More]

Today's Gun Rights Examiner column makes a case for employing a tool that has so been used to produce some good results.

Whether we can continue to use it remains to be seen. I guess, as with so many things, that will depend on whether support overcomes apathy.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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