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AZ: Man wounded by DPS officer had no weapon
Submitted by: Michael Lewis

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"A man shot by an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer last week had no weapon, according to Mesa police."

"According to police, DPS Officer Dave Mowry was struggling with Amalfi when DPS Officer Scott Williams fired his .40 caliber Sig Sauer handgun, grazing Amalfi's forehead and striking Mowry in the chest. Mowry was wearing a bulletproof vest and escaped serious harm."

"It is unknown whether Williams fired intentionally." ...

"Mesa is investigating the shooting at the request of DPS."

FL: INS Official Charged In Sham Marriage Case
Submitted by: Bob Wolfley

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"A U.S. immigration agent and another man are charged in Miami with arranging sham marriages so immigrants could obtain permanent residency." ...

"Rico, who is a paralegal, would allegedly meet with people seeking residency cards and assure them that he would arrange things. Agents say Cintron would then handle their INS paperwork. They say Rico charged a $10,000 fee, keeping $4,000 for himself. Cintron and the bogus marriage partner would get $3,000 each."

ME: Children of Maine Guard unit taunted by teachers (Another report) Submitted by: Bob Wolfley	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Members of the Maine National Guard, called up to prepare for an attack on Iraq, have asserted that their children are being harassed at school by teachers who oppose the war." "Guard members say their children are 'coming home upset, depressed, crying,' said Maj. Peter Rogers, a spokesman for the Maine National Guard."

IL: New Law Hurts Chicago Case in Gun Industry Suit
Submitted by: Paul Raynolds

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"Citing a new law that restricts the release of federal records on gun sales and ownership, the Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a lower court ruling that would have forced the federal government to give the city of Chicago a large trove of data it sought for a lawsuit against the gun industry."

"The high court, with its order, abruptly canceled an oral argument scheduled for next week and instead instructed the lower court to reconsider the case in light of the new law."

MN: House handgun bill picks up some site restrictions Submitted by: Paul Raynolds	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Handguns would be barred from schools, school buses, day care centers and posted places of business under the latest version of a bill to make permits to carry them available to most Minnesotans, which was approved Wednesday by a House committee." ------- "Gun-free" zones = target-rich environments.

FL: Teen gets probation in Boca Middle School stabbing
Submitted by: Paul Raynolds

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"The eighth-grader's attorney said that the boy stabbed a classmate with a pair of scissors while trying to defend himself in a Nov. 14 scuffle."

"The victim told police that the stabbing happened after the 14-year-old boy came up to him in the locker room and spat on him. The two boys argued, and the victim says he was walking away when he was stabbed from behind."

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Time to declare schools "scissor-free" zones.

CA: Shots End Rampage by 2 O.C. Dogs
Submitted by: Paul Raynolds

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"A Laguna Niguel man shot two aggressive dogs that had fatally mauled his family hound and then attacked him as he tried to track down their owner early Wednesday, sheriff's deputies said."

"Joseph Perrigoue wounded the dogs -- a pit-bull mix and a Labrador mix -- with a .45-caliber pistol about 6:30 a.m., ending a rampage by the two dogs that had menaced residents in the gated apartment complex on Tessier Street for more than three hours."

The Historians vs. American History
Submitted by: Rodney L. Hendrix

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"Of the roughly two hundred panels, there was virtually nothing on subjects such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, or America's involvement in the two World Wars." ...

"Worse yet, mainstream historians are driven by a pernicious political agenda that seeks to elevate 'group rights' over individual rights. By sanctifying the stories of oppressed and 'marginalized' groups, historians subtly indoctrinate students with the idea that justice and rights are synonymous with one's group identity, be it one's race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation."

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Have you ever wondered how the "Patriot" Act gets passed with nary a peep from the sheeple?

Have you ever wondered WHY the Constitution and the Bill of Rights have become so ignored, overlooked, or misconstrued?

If we don�t know where we have been, how can we know or care where we are going? What is in store for the future?

CA: Salinas Police Officer At Center Of Brutality Controversy
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"A Salinas police officer, who is at the center of a police brutality lawsuit in San Jose, has some people wondering if he should still be on the police force." ...

"The San Jose incident involved 19-year-old Arron Rivera of Hayward. According to reports, Reichart repeatedly beat Rivera with his nightstick." ...

"On Tuesday, the city of San Jose agreed to pay $390,000 to a San Francisco Bay area man who was reportedly severely beaten by Reichert."

Australia: State bites the bullet Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Victoria yesterday became the first state to move on the agreement to outlaw all semi-automatic pistols with a barrel length of 120mm or more and 100mm or more for single shot pistols or revolvers." "Magazines with a capacity of more than 10 shots will also be banned and owners of premises where more than five handguns are stored will be required to install a monitored alarm."

South Africa: Burglar shot, homeowner faces murder
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Inspector Michael Read said Pieter van der Merwe (32) told police he was asleep in his double-storey house in Ridge Road when he was awoken around 2am by a noise from downstairs."

"He went to investigate with his gun in hand and found two men removing goods from the house."

"Read said that Van der Merwe warned the men to stand still but they ignored him and attempted to run away."

"Van der Merwe fired and one of the intruders, a 25-year-old man, was hit in the back and killed."

Canada: Gun control cost figures under fire Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Justice Department continues to hide the true costs of the federal firearms registry behind 'smoke and mirrors,' opposition MPs charged yesterday." "The accusation came after the government released confusing statements about a request to Parliament for $172 million to fund the program over the next year and to pay bills that have mounted up over the last three months."

HI: Only 1.5 percent of gun-permit applications denied Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"People applying for gun permits in Hawai'i were rejected at a significantly lower rate than the national average, the state attorney general's office reported yesterday." "Of the 6,990 firearms permit applications processed in Hawai'i in 2002, only 103, or 1.5 percent, were rejected. The national average was 2.3 percent."

UK: Armed robbery at Yarmouth bingo hall Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Two women were robbed at gunpoint while closing a Yarmouth bingo hall." "The two members of staff at Mecca Bingo in Regent Road (pictured), were closing up after the evening's session at about 10.50pm on Wednesday when a man dressed in black and wielding a handgun demanded money."

Ashcroft opponents hail from right, left
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"So what could possibly compel the Gun Owners of America to collaborate with the ACLU?"

"Simple. A common enemy."

"Attorney General John Ashcroft."

"Now, as the powers of the original Patriot Act are being exploited ...this unlikely alliance is here to stay."

" 'We disagree on many things,' Brown said of the Gun Owners and ACLU. But he is so opposed to 'the government spying on Americans,' he's willing to stand alongside the ACLU to fight it."

UT: Senate's Measure Allowing Guns on Campuses Sails Through the House
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"A day after banning candy and soft drinks from elementary school vending machines, the House passed a bill to allow gun-toting concealed weapon permit-holders onto school grounds."

"The 56-15 stamp of approval came despite resistance from Democrats who once again tried and failed to introduce a substitute bill banning most loaded weapons from schools."

"Senate Bill 108 needs only the Senate's consent on a House amendment and the governor's signature before becoming law."

AL: Police department launches gun ads
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"The Mobile police department is turning to public relations using television ads to send people the message that gun crimes lead straight to federal prison."

"The money for the ads comes in part from the federal government's 'ICE' program. 'ICE' stands for Isolating the Criminal Element and refers to the Justice Department's crackdown on gun crimes. Nearly a dozen prosecutions have already been made."

UK: Teenager wounded by air rifle pellet as she walks to school Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A teenager was shot in the leg on her way to school yesterday." "The schoolgirl suffered a deep wound from being hit by a pellet near Park High School, Birkenhead." "It is understood the weapon was an air rifle and the incident did not occur on school grounds."

OH: House Bill 12 will TWO hearings 1st week of March Submitted by: Ohioans for Concealed Carry PAC Website: http://www.ofccpac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"House Bill 12 has been added to the Criminal Justice Committee's agenda for two days in the first week of March." "On Tuesday, March 4 at 2:30 pm., proponent testimony will be heard in Statehouse Room 114." "On Wednesday March 5 at 9:00 a.m., opponent testimony, and interested party testimony, will be heard in Statehouse Room 116." Details included.

Free State Project reaches another milestone
Submitted by: LFA Editor
Website: http://www.libertyforall.net

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"The Free State Project (FSP) announced today that it has reached the halfway membership mark on its way to choosing a single state as the best location for libertarians and other advocates of limited government to settle and live. The FSP attained 2,500 signed-up members on January 29, 2003, putting it halfway toward its near-term goal of 5,000 members, whereupon the membership will vote on which of the finalist candidate states will be chosen."

MI: Suspended Officer Suspected of Drinking and Driving Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Action News is learning more about a Detroit Police officer who investigators say caused a serious accident involving three cars Thursday." "Lawrence Covington was already off the job and under investigation for drinking on duty." ...

FL: Deputy accused of lying on application
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"The results of an internal investigation show that Sergeant Robert Logsdon lied seven years ago to get his job."

" 'He chose to try to shortcut the system � in fact, he did. He just got caught,' said sheriff Rod Shoap."

"To get the Lee County job, Logsdon provided a letter from the sheriff in Pickaway County, Ohio, a deputy certification from the state of Ohio, and a W-2 form showing his salary as a law enforcement officer."

Feds Testing Air Passengers Check System Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The government is getting ready to test a new risk-detection system that would check background information and assign a threat level to everyone who buys a ticket for a commercial flight."

Pentagon spy database funding revealed
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Millions of dollars are going to 26 research projects linked to the Total Information Awareness program, which aims to compile electronic dossiers on Americans." ...

"Nearly 200 corporations and universities submitted proposals to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency... John Poindexter ...approved 26 of them last fall, including grants to the University of Southern California, the Palo Alto Research Center, and defense contractor Science Applications International."

MT: City council approves civil rights resolution
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"A resolution supporting the United State�s tradition of civil liberties and protesting changes made by the federal Patriot Act has passed the Missoula City Council."

"But Monday�s unanimous vote only partially covered divisions the resolution created among council members. Since the matter came up in December, it has sparked often angry talk about patriotism, practicality and the city�s role regarding federal rules."

OK: Good Samaritan Won't Face Homicide Charge Submitted by: Paul Raynolds	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A man who shot and killed a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in downtown Tulsa will not face homicide charges." "Scott Denton was called a good Samaritan for intervening in the incident, which occurred on January 25th. Denton says he heard a woman screaming in a parked car."

Making tax cheats pay up and pay off
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Do you know a tax cheat? Turn him in for fun and profit!"

"There's no shame in ratting on rats. After all, every buck they hide from Uncle Sam ultimately means more tax for the rest of us. You can justifiably stake the moral high ground by exposing these shirkers, especially if they've been cheating you out of child support or rubbing their shiny new Jag in your face. That's the fun part."

"Now about that profit part. If you provide sufficiently detailed information on a tax cheat to the Criminal Investigation unit of the Internal Revenue Service, you may receive up to 15 percent of the amount recovered in taxes and penalties (but not interest) as a tip for your tip."

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Look what this country has become - A Stasi funhouse for drooling miscreants!

Is Google Invading Your Privacy?
Submitted by: Newslinks Admin

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"Google collects a good deal of information about your query. It records not only what you searched for (when you activate the advanced Toolbar features), but several other pieces of information as well, including the time of day, the type of browser you're running, the language your browser uses, and your IP address. Many times, after giving you a list of Web sites that match your search, Google will also record which sites you actually visited." ...

IL: Cops guilty of covering drug scam
Submitted by: Bob Wolfley

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"Fallout from the case of a cop dubbed one of Chicago's most corrupt continued Wednesday with three officers pleading guilty to a scheme to steal cocaine from a drug trafficker, blame it on someone else and then cover it up."

"In what federal prosecutors called a first for the Chicago area, two of the officers--Edgar I. Placencio and Ruben Oliveras--were charged not for financial gain from the scam but for covering up for colleagues."

Australia: The Results Are In Submitted by: Bruce W. Krafft	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A compilation of the results of the Great Australian Experiment. Among others, armed robberies are up FORTY-FOUR PERCENT. The politicians say that we just have to wait longer to see the improved safety.

ND: Clay OKs handgun $10 fee
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"It just got more expensive for rural Clay County residents to buy a handgun."

"Starting Tuesday, the Clay County Sheriff�s Department will charge a $10 fee to help defray costs from doing background checks on rural Clay citizens who buy handguns, said Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist."

"Since 1999, Clay County has run about 590 handgun-related background checks."

"Bergquist estimates each check costs the county about $40 in time and labor or in total $23,600 since 1999."

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So let's get this straight. The county is using money taken from the taxpayers to pay for expensive, intrusive and unconstitutional infringements on their rights. However, it hasn't stolen enough. Ergo, it will steal yet more money from law abiding citizens, who want to purchase a gun, in order to continue infringing on their rights. Is this bureaucratic logic?

AL: Protecting yourself from danger
Submitted by: Paul Raynolds

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"The rape of a woman in Mobile's TJ Maxx parking lot last year scared women in the mobile area. A random victim was taken from a busy parking lot driven around and raped. NBC 15 has some tips to avoid becoming the victim of a similar crime." ...

"Graham has some simple tips, starting with 'never get in the car'. 'You use the door and you don't allow yourself to be thrown in there' said John Graham, a self defense expert."
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Funny how this alleged self-defense expert considers screaming an effective self-defense technique against an assailant, but not a firearm.

UT: Spilled Milk: Arming Yourself for Next PTA Meeting Isn't Necessary
Submitted by: Paul Raynolds

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"It's because gun-toting people just want to tote their guns wherever. It doesn't matter if it's necessary or not--they just love the sweet sting of steel holstered against their pelvis. And they'll be damned if anyone is going to remove their phallic security for Mrs. Kindleton's next parent-teacher conference."

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What this ignorant, misinformed pseudo-writer seems to miss is that he is not the determining authority on what is "necessary" for law-abiding citizens. Email him at [email protected]

TX: Two bills on guns moving forward Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Bills to protect the identity of licensed concealed-handgun owners and allow them to bring their guns into government buildings and other public places are making their way through the Legislature." "The proposals, backed by state and national pro-gun groups, are sponsored by Rep. Suzanna Gratia Hupp, a Lampasas Republican who has a license to carry a concealed handgun."

Disarming History Submitted by: J W Parsons	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"How an award-winning scholar twisted the truth about America�s gun culture -- and almost got away with it."