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John Longnecker: School Shootings, Part III: The Indecency of College Administrators
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"In previous editions of Good For The Country, I mentioned how wrongful death lawsuits may play an important role in reclaiming the sovereignty of the adult students murdered on a campus which had no power to stop a shooter and which frustrates the target from acting in self-defense. Yes, adult students submit to the rules of the campus or go elsewhere, I know, but this involves a reasonable expectation of a high degree of trust that the administration not only has student interests at heart, but also knows what in the world they are doing."

"When the students know more about the solution than the administration does, and then an administration won't be reasonable in its public trust, then the entire United States has a problem. ..." ...

Have to shut down the blog . . .
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". . . Because I don't have a license to express my views. What's that you say? I don't need a license to express myself? The Constitution guarantees my right to do so, thereby precluding the need for a license, and indeed, prohibiting the requirement for one?"

"But wait a minute--I was thinking that there was something else the Constitution guaranteed, some other fundamental human right. Something, in fact, that shall not be infringed--what could it be? Oh, yes--I think I have it. Something called the right to keep and bear arms--no, not bare arms ..."

"But wait another minute--are there not myriad laws in this country that apply to the manufacture, sale, purchase, possession, storage, and bearing of arms? ..." ...

GRPC: Targeting Gun Dealers: Bloomberg, Jesse Jackson and ATF (video) Submitted by: dwlawson Website: http://www.chicagohandgun.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, granted me the unbelievable honor of speaking at the GRPC on Sunday's Panel, along with veteran panelist Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association. (Basically, that's a lot of words to say 'Wow, thank you so much!')" ...

I guess expressing "outrage" over this mass shooting doesn't fit with the agenda
Submitted by: Kurt Hofmann
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"David Hardy's Of Arms and the Law and Sebastian's Snowflakes in Hell have pointed out something interesting about what is not happening in the wake of the massacre in Crandon, Wisconsin. The country's major civilian disarmament (aka 'gun control') groups have not had a word to say about our country's most recent shooting massacre."

"This seems, at first glance, rather surprising. As Mr. Hardy points out, the Brady Campaign, for example, has been quick to jump on shootings in which the death toll was significantly smaller ..." ...

Senator Craig's response to the ATF assault on Red's (Red's Trading Post)
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"Many have asked what the response has been like from some of our Senators and Representatives regarding the ATF's actions. Most have been curious as to the reaction of Senator Larry Craig, who also serves on the Board of Directors for the NRA and also is well aware of the past actions of the ATF in Idaho with the murder of Vicki and Sammy Weaver at Ruby Ridge; which our Judge presided over."

"Senator Craig was also the one who sought answers when ATF D.I.O. Richard Van Loan refused to allow our competitor Blue Lakes Sporting Goods an appeal, after he revoked their license."

"The attached letter was sent to one of our supporters prior to the ordeal that Craig is currently in ..." ...

Gun ban extremists' answer to school shootings is more of the same (BFA)
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"'Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.'"

"... While discovering the true origins of the quote may be difficult, finding examples of this type if insanity are certainly not."

"Only a few hours after 14 year-old Asa Coon is accused of broke numerous local, state and Federal gun control and other laws, opening fire on classmates and teachers at SuccessTech Academy in Cleveland, Ohio before committing suicide, gun ban extremists began the predictable call for...even more gun control laws. I can't think of a better example of insanity." ...

Poll: 51 percent support stricter gun laws
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"A new Gallup poll says the gap is closing between people in the United States who support stricter gun laws and those opposed to new laws."

"A survey last week found that 51 percent support stricter laws governing the sale of firearms. Those who said the laws should either be kept as they are or made less strict was 47 percent. Between 1990 and 2000, 60 percent of Americans favored stricter laws, Gallup said ..."

"The poll found that a majority of residents in the East and West favor stricter laws, while about half of those in the Midwest and South are opposed. Two-thirds of Democrats favor stricter gun laws, while a majority of Republicans and independents would rather laws remain as they are or become less strict." ...

TX: Rape Victim Delivers Message To Other Women
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"North Texas police detectives say there's no new information about a serial rapist who has terrorized 19 victims."

"One of the women attacked is making sure her attacker knows she's taking steps to make sure it never happens again." ...

"'I don't want to ever let myself be in that position again,' said Smith. 'The only one who can really protect me, is me.'" ...

"But Smith has not been silent. She's now applying for her license to carry a concealed handgun, and she encourages others do the same."

"'If someone were to break into my home again, they wouldn't find someone pulling the covers up and screaming. They would find a gun pointed at them,' said Smith." ...

There�s A Reason They Choose Schools
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"Wednesday�s shooting at yet another school has a better outcome than most in recent memory. No one died at Cleveland�s Success Tech Academy except the perpetrator. The two students and two teachers he shot are in stable condition at Cleveland hospitals."

"What is depressingly similar to the mass murders at Virginia Tech and Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania and too many others was the killer�s choice of venue � that steadfastly gun-free zone, the school campus. Although murderer Seung-Hui Cho at Virginia Tech and Asa Coon, the Cleveland shooter were both students reported to have school-related grudges, other school killers have proved to be simply taking advantage of the lack of effective security at schools. ..." ...

A Showdown at Tombstone High
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"As high noon draws near, townsfolk in Medford, Oregon, scatter. Citizens peer outside through the safety of their computer monitors and T.V. screens. According to some, a renegade teacher has strolled in to town and this pistol-packing pedagogue (i.e. teacher) is poised for a gunfight."

"Determined not to cough-up a 9mm Glock during grammar lessons, English teacher Shirley Katz argues she has more than enough legal ammo to support her right to carry. Loaded with the Second Amendment, the Oregon law, and a concealed weapons permit, Katz insists her argument and her aim are accurate."

"Whether Katz is the poster woman for gun rights is not at issue. On the other hand, she has definitely posted a clear and public warning ...'" ...

OR: Teacher Wants To Carry Gun In School
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"The attorney for an Oregon teacher who wants to carry a gun in school, told a court ... she would feel safer if she were armed, and for now, she will continue to be allowed to do so."

"Shirley Katz, who has a concealed weapons permit, is seeking the right to carry a pistol to her job teaching high school."

"Katz insists she needs to take her pistol with her to school because she fears her ex-husband could show up and try to harm her. ..."

"But the Medford School District has barred teachers from bringing guns to school, so she is challenging the ban as unlawful." ...

"An attorney for the school district says Katz' ability to carry a gun creates a workplace safety issue that could have catastrophic consequences." ...

Romney says he'll obey the Constitution if he feels like it
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Original title:Romney Launches Tough-On-Terrorism Ad

"Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is airing a new television ad in Iowa casting himself as tough on terrorism, confronting one of the central themes of rival Rudy Giuliani's campaign."

"In the 30-second ad, the former Massachusetts governor promises to strengthen U.S. intelligence agencies, increase the size of the military by at least 100,000 troops and monitor calls made to the United States by suspected al-Qaida associates." ...

"'When time and circumstances permit,' he added, 'I would indeed seek the involvement of Congress as required by law and the Constitution.'" ...
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Submitter's Note: "If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." ~ James Madison

President Ron Paul: Pro-Gun Rights
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"Ron Paul 's stated position and actions concerning the right of Americans to freedom and liberty and the right-to bear arms:" ...

"I have always supported the Second Amendment and these are some of the bills I have introduced in the current Congress to help restore respect for it:"

"H.R. 1096 includes provisions repealing the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act and the Federal Firearms License Reform Act of 1993, two invasive and unconstitutional bills."

"H.R. 1897 would end the ban on carrying a firearm in the National Park System, restoring Americans� ability to protect themselves in potentially hazardous situations."

"H.R. 3305 would allow pilots and specially assigned law enforcement personnel to carry firearms ..." ...

OH: Castle Doctrine: Senate hearing scheduled Oct. 17 for Sponsor testimony
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"Senate Bill 184, Ohio's Castle Doctrine bill, has been added to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Criminal Justice's agenda for Sponsor-only testimony on October 17 at 10:15 a.m. in the Senate Building's North Hearing Room."

"The purpose for Wednesday's hearing is so that the committee may hear testimony on SB184 from its primary sponsor, Sen. Steve Buehrer."

"Sen. Buehrer will no doubt enjoy having a full hearing room to speak to, so if your schedule allows, please consider making the trip to Columbus to support SB184 and its sponsor, Sen. Steve Buehrer. Filling these hearing rooms as this legislation moves forward will make a serious statement of support." ...

The Fundamental Constitutions Of Carolina, "All inhabitants and freemen of Carolina above seventeen years of age, and under sixty, shall be bound to bear arms", March 1, 1669
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"...and that we may avoid erecting a numerous democracy: we, the lords and proprietors of the province aforesaid, have agreed to this following form of government..."

"...LXIV. No cause shall be twice tried in any one court, upon any reason or pretence whatsoever..."

"...LXIX. Every jury shall consist of twelve men..."

"...LXXIV. At the opening of every parliament, the first thing that shall be done, shall be the reading of these Fundamental Constitutions..."

"...To avoid multiplicity of laws, which by degrees always change the right foundations..."

"...CXVI. All inhabitants and freemen of Carolina above seventeen years of age, and under sixty, shall be bound to bear arms..."

Magna Carta Commemoration Essays, "the inhabitants shall have all their rights and liberties", 1917
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"...For seven centuries Magna Carta has exerted a powerful influence upon constitutional and legal development...."

"...Rights and liberties of Englishmen embodied in Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, and other constitutional documents became vital features of colonial constitutional law..."

"...that in the struggle of the colonists for what they looked upon as their rights, Magna Carta, as one of the fundamentals, as a part of the legal inheritance, the �birth right,�..."

"...So, also, upon the English Bill of Rights is based the Second Amendment, which declares that �a well-regulated militia being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed�..."

Troops: Blackwater Shooting "Criminal"
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"The first U.S. soldiers to arrive on the scene after Blackwater USA guards shot and killed 17 Iraqi civilians at a Baghdad intersection on Sept. 16, found no evidence that the Iraqis fired any weapons at the guards, the Washington Post reported Friday."

"A report compiled by the soldiers concluded that there was 'no enemy activity involved' and called the incident a 'criminal event,' the Post reports."
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Submitter's Note: These guys were in New Orleans, after Katrina. Coming soon to a checkpoint near you?

NM: Police Officer Charged With Rape
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"Albuquerque police Officer David Maes is being held at the Metro Detention Center on a $200,000 bond."

"According to investigators, a woman arrested last Thursday told officers that Maes sexually assaulted her while she was in custody."

"The Albuquerque Police Department's sex crime unit spent this week investigating the allegations and this Thursday found probable cause to arrest Maes and charge him with rape."

"Maes has never faced disciplinary problems in his 2 & 1/2 years on the force, but he was immediately placed on leave at the time of his arrest."

"Police Chief Ray Schultz said, 'This is a very discouraging incident. We hold our officers to the highest standard each and every day.'" ...

NJ: Police officer charged in cover-up resigns
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"A second Clinton Township police officer implicated in the cover-up of his fellow officer's hit-and-run crash resigned from the department Thursday."

"Former Clinton Township Patrolman Christopher Szymanski's resignation coincided with his admission to an 18-month diversionary probation program during a brief court appearance."

"An official misconduct charge against Szymanski will be dismissed if he successfully completes the pretrial intervention program, authorities said."

"Hunterdon County Prosecutor J. Patrick Barnes said Szymanski also agreed to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into 'failure of supervision' in the department." ...

WA: Gang sweep exaggerated-ATF greatly overstated number of arrests
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"Results of a recent gang sweep in the Spokane-area were greatly exaggerated, officials acknowledged Thursday."

"And for nearly two weeks they have resisted efforts to set the record straight."

"The news that 77 'violent gang members and associates' had been arrested was big news with Spokane media on Oct. 1, and the figure has become a part of the mayoral campaign."

"'We concentrated on the worst of the worst, chronic offenders with ties to illegal firearms and violent crime,' Seattle [BATFE] Special Agent in Charge Kelvin Crenshaw said ..."

"But the reality is, about 35 people were booked ... and all but 10 have been released from jail." ...

"Only one gun was seized." ...

CT: Right to Bear Arms Placed on Administrative Hold
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"The Board of Firearms Permit Examiners refused to hear any gun permit cases at its regular meeting Thursday, saying a lawsuit brought against the state police by one of its own board members may constitute a conflict of interest."

"Translation: Screw with us, Bub, we'll shut the whole thing down--which is what we'd prefer to do if the power trip didn't give us such a heady rush and sense of self-importance. We're bureaucrats and we rule you. Our forms and stamps and procedures are more important than your life, more important than your liberty, more important than your pursuit of happiness. And more important than the safety of your loved ones. We are government, duly appointed, backed by overwhelming force, and that's the way it is." ...

Canada: Ex-officer charged with sexual assault
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A former Toronto police officer has been charged with sexual assault and breach of trust following an investigation by the province's Special Investigations Unit.
A woman complained that she was sexually assaulted last April 14 by the police officer who was arresting her, James Cornish, the SIU's director, said in a news release today.

Four SIU investigators probed the allegation and based on the evidence Cornish directed that the criminal charges be laid.

Michael Carrington, who resigned from the force last month, is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 21.

WV: State shoots finish 4th at National Rifle Championships
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"A small but talented group of West Virginia shooters finished in fourth place among American civilian teams in the 2007 National Rifle Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio."

"And it placed seventh among 74 teams that included state teams from throughout the United States."

"And if you don't think West Virginia took a small team to the nationals, consider this: 'I went with a handful of men,' coach Don Bartlett said. 'New York brings 80 shooters to get the top six men. We have eight or 10 to get the top six shooters.'" ...

WA: An armed society is free (second letter)
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"The government massacres and atrocities in Myanmar is a shining example of what 'sensible gun control laws' can accomplish."

"The citizens are disarmed and defenseless. Only the army and the police have guns - enabling Myanmar's 'progressive' government to subject its citizens to unspeakable atrocities, imprisonment, abuses, murder, torture, whatever keeps tyranny in power. Could tyranny continue if the protesters had assault weapons?" ...

"The main purpose of our Second Amendment is to prevent tyranny. It's not for duck hunting, sporting use, target shooting, nor even reducing crime. (Actually, gun control protects criminals.)" ...

ID: Gun rights movie premiere was a success
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"The premiere of the documentary, 'In Search of the Second Amendment,' was a success. We had a great turnout, including Twin Falls City Councilman Trip Craig and Vice Mayor Glenda Dwight."

"This is a film that is a must see, and we need to educate the next generation on the importance of the Second Amendment, as well as other rights."

"Author and historian Clayton Cramer made an excellent presentation, as well as explaining how historians and others are rewriting our history in favor of a political agenda."

"We are donating a copy of the film as well as the documentary, 'The Gang,' to the Twin Falls Public Library so others who were not able to attend the showings may view them as well." ...