The People Have Spoken

Iowans support path to citizenship for immigrants. Will Congress listen? [More]

So Iowans have been fully apprised about this?

[Via Mark L]

Unqualified Support

It doesn’t define “strict scrutiny,” which to me sounds like an engraved invitation for lawsuits aplenty. [More]

It's already been defined.

Why doesn't this snarky punkette posing as a subject matter expert and presuming to be an opinion influencer know that?

I wonder how she'd do in a situation like this one or this one or...

[Via Mark L]

What I Don't See

A militia argument that takes into account past court admissions... [More]

You know, "ordinary military equipment ... that ... could contribute to the common defense..."

Meanwhile, Over at the 'Progressive' Gynocracy

Who better to dictate your rights than a gaggle of emotionally-challenged cat ladies whose lousy judgment and choices have made messes of their own lives? [More]

If they do succeed in obtaining the unchallengeable Democrat majorities needed to make their disarmament law dreams come true, Pinkley's question comes to mind.

And they ain't all that pretty.

There Oughtta Be a Law

Lawson is a longtime friend of Smith’s and knew he had a felony conviction for burglary, as Lawson had visited Smith in prison, prosecutors said. Yet Lawson still bought Smith the handgun with the knowledge that he was prohibited from possessing one, according to an affidavit filed by an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A witness told investigators that Smith allegedly paid Lawson the cost of the handgun, as well as an additional $100 for providing the weapon. [More]

Let's see-- there are already laws against that...

What to do, what to do...

Hey, have they criminalized being stupid yet?

We're the Only Ones Enterprising Enough

Former Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes to Dismiss Indictment Against Colombian Narcotics Kingpin [More]

I can't help but wonder what it is about the environment to make him think he could get away with it.

[Via Greg K]

And Now a Brief Musical Interlude

If you like it, share it.

I did and I did.

AzCDL Action

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Disrobed

A prostitution sting by the Naples Police Department netted six arrests Friday, including that of Lee County Circuit Judge Jay B. Rosman. [More]

Do a keyword search on "judge" around here and you'll find all kinds of perversions, and not just of justice.

[Via Neil W]

Let Me Guess: They Get 95% of Them from American Gun Stores

AK-47 Rifles, Claymore Mines, & Grenade Launchers Discovered On Mexico Border [More]

Sounds like we need an ordnance-walking sting to catch those big cartel fish!

[Via Greg K]

Be Sure of Your Target

Domestic Terrorism Bill Targets Patriot Groups and Citizen Militias [More]

And if that induces some to target right back...?

Stories like this come around and remind me how much I miss Vanderboegh. I'm sure his response would have been a classic.

[Via Neil W]

Past Time to Earn Their Keep

The people of North Carolina gave the Republicans a supermajority for a reason. Through the ballot box, we’ve collectively agreed to seat a legislature to implement laws based on conservative, liberty-oriented principles, and to reject proposals and rescind laws that run contrary to these principles. One of the most important among these principles is the right to keep and bear arms, and by “right,” we mean the proper and just liberty to do so without a permission slip from our public servants. This is what “constitutional carry” is all about. [More]

The bad thing about supermajorities is they make some feel safe enough to stiff those who supported them.

The good thing about supermajorities is they leave enough slack to make a very public example out of one to induce the rest to fall into line.

Score One for the Good Guys

Illinois Supreme Court Rules ban on Guns within 1000 feet of Parks Unconstitutional [More]

Dang. And no dissent?

I've gotta admit, this surprises me.

Presumption of Guilt

If You’re Accused, You’re Guilty. [More]

Hey, if we can't trust Oregon collectivists to put forcible prior restraints on our rights, who can we trust?

And what would that be without a fresh new ban, too?

Think of It Like a Poll Tax

Court Bars Univ. of Washington from Charging College Republicans $17,000 Security Fee [More]

How would making them pay for the violence of others not be analogous to a bullet fee?

And "Red Square"? Really?

[Via Michael G]

First-Hand Experience

Human rights activist admits: Muslim refugees have no intention of adopting our values [More]

It only took her how long to figure that out...?

[Via Michael G]

The World According to Weed

Unilever Threatens to Reduce Ad Spending on Tech Platforms That Don’t Combat Divisive Content - CMO Keith Weed says the company will only invest in platforms ‘committed to creating a positive impact in society’ [More]

And Keith, of course, is the arbiter of "positive impact."

For every action...

[Via Steve T] 

Concerned Citizens

“We got a call about your son. The people who called were worried that because of his hair, and because of his pants, that you weren’t taking good care of him.” [More]

I'm trying to think how many times I've brought police with lethal force capabilities into someone else's situation for that exact reason.

I'm tellin' ya, there's a market for snitches in this country.

[Via Michael G]

We're the Only Ones Social Enough

With safety in mind, UVa police monitoring social media [More]

Safety, yeah, that's the ticket!

[Via Mack H]

One Question

Married senior policy advisor to President Obama pleaded guilty to sex crimes for taking pictures up women's skirts on the DC Metro and resigned before the government could fire him [More]

What the hell is wrong with some people?

[Via William T]