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Air marshals disciplined for 'sexcapades' Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A year after Insight broke the story of alleged sexual capers overseas involving a handful of federal air marshals, this magazine has learned that at least three current senior officials have been reprimanded severely by the new Transportation Security Administration, or TSA."

OH: Plain Dealer publishes responses to biased article (letters)
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On March 6th the Plain Dealer said ccw reform (HB12) would cost cash strapped Ohio 5.7million dollars annually, in an effort to imply CCW should be rejected because of costs.

But the truth is the PD lied and misled the public, and they were caught. HB12's 5.7m figure comes from non-partisan estimates of how much it'll cost Ohio after people spend more time in jail. You see, HB12 increases theft of a firearm penalties. It has nothing to do with CCW.

Germany: Police are allowed to monitor journalists' telephone calls
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"The police are allowed to monitor the telephone calls of journalists when trying to solve 'serious criminal offenses,' the Federal Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday." ...

"The judges ruled that infringing on press freedom and telecommunications secrecy is allowable in instances when the suspected offender is wanted for a 'serious criminal offense,' as long as authorities have reasonable suspicion and are sure that the journalists have contact with the suspected offender."

FBI Investigates Colleges for Terrorism
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"The University of Idaho seems an unlikely backdrop for international terrorism." ...

"Yet FBI agents on the hunt for potential terrorists are turning their attention to this and other college campuses, many in small-town America, where foreign students for decades have blended into diverse student populations."

"The reasons are simple: Foreign exchange programs make it easy for people from other countries to arrive and stay in the United States for long periods..."

IL: Illinois gun owners fight back
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"Not only are there some significant gun control bills still alive in the State House, but Daley and his crowd have managed to push a 'GUN BAN' through the State Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 1195, is a serious 'Gun Ban' that makes it a felony to possess a number of semi-automatic firearms by name and/or by features. Many of these firearms are commonly used for hunting or competitive shooting. SB 1195 bans guns that have any one of a list of features including: any gun of caliber .50 or larger (thus banning all 28 gauge or larger shotguns); have a folding or telescoping stock, and the list goes on. In other words your -- M1 Carbines owned by WW II veterans: BANNED, Colt AR-15s: BANNED, your Ruger 10/22: BANNED!"

IL: Glitches riddle database to track foreign students
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"The computer system intended to track international students as part of the nation's stepped-up security routinely loses sensitive information about foreign students and faculty, according to university officials throughout the country."

"Gaffes in the approximately $36 million Student and Exchange Visitor Information System also have left schools unable to print documents that international students and visiting scholars need to obtain visas, delaying their entry into the country."

TX: Leaders look at crime control tax
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"Arlington's budget crisis might be breathing life into a dormant idea: a sales tax for crime control that could pay for police cruisers, computers and salaries."

"A quarter-cent tax -- already in place in several area cities -- could raise about $10 million a year, enough to wipe out the deficit projected for the 2003-04 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. Arlington's sales tax rate of 7.5 cents per dollar is three-quarters of a cent below the state maximum."

CA: Residents unite against violence Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"With booming voices and clapping hands, residents of west Fresno on Sunday pledged to stop the violence that has plagued their tight-knit community." "They vowed to fight against drugs and gangs by banding together, cooperating with police and praying for peace." ------- But God forbid they take responsibility for their own safety and get armed!

'Columbine' documentary makes you think (Movie review)
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"You can�t accuse Michael Moore of taking on patsies. The Michigan documentarian challenged General Motors in his first effort, Roger and Me, and focuses on the National Rifle Association in Bowling for Columbine."

"But a funny thing happened on the way to the conclusion. Turned out that the problem was people more than guns." ...

"The value of Bowling for Columbine is the same as that of any good documentary. It makes the audience think."

CA: Break-in shooting victim upgraded Submitted by: Tom Allison Website: http://eternalvigilance.blogspot.com	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"One of the men who was shot after breaking into a Tracy home Friday was upgraded from guarded to stable condition Sunday, a hospital official said." "Hernandez and a partner, who police have not identified, allegedly broke into an East Street home at 12:45 a.m. Friday but were shot at by someone inside." ------- The shooter needs to get out more often for target practice.

The Fifth Column Left Declares War
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"The military authorities at Vandenberg Air Force base have already announced that they will use deadly force to repel the saboteurs. Legislators should take forceful measures as well. They could begin by increasing the penalties on existing legislation for this kind of civil disobedience and make them mandatory. This will deter some activists and take others out of commission for the duration of the war." ...

FL: Air Force Base Authorizes 'deadly Force' Against Trespassing Protesters Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Security forces at Vandenberg Air Force Base are allowed to use 'deadly force' in some cases if any anti-war demonstrators infiltrate the military complex, officials said." "Some anti-war activists have announced plans to trespass in hopes of disturbing Vandenberg's mission and to vandalize sensitive equipment they believe helps the war effort."

Marines outraged after placed under British command
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"In several desert camps, American troops have been placed under the command of British officers, it has been revealed."

"With brutal weather conditions and the lack of familiar modern conveniences taking a toll, the issue has become a hot flash point -- even before the first bombs are dropped!" ...

"A top Pentagon source would neither confirm nor deny that some American troops have been placed under British command."

Australia: Shooters up in arms over legislation
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"Shooters Party MLC John Tingle has warned gun enthusiasts in Dubbo that small details in Prime Minister John Howard's proposed firearm legislation could see them lose many of their valuable weapons." ...

"Mr. Tingle's main grievance with the Federal Government centres on the allowable barrel length of hand guns."

" 'Under Mr. Howard's proposal only pistols with a five-inch barrel length will be allowed,' Mr. Tingle said."

CA: New bill calling for a ten cent per round fee! Submitted by: Doug Charette	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Since the Anti's couldn't get a nickel per round tax through last year, they want to double the amount and call it a "fee" this year! This includes any and all reloading components. Imagine an extra ten cents per primer, and then an extra 10 cents per bullet, and to top it all off an extra 10 cents per individual piece of gunpowder in a can!!!

NY: Gun-buy beat: Each day a deadly gamble Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The cold-blooded killing of two detectives last week in an undercover gun buy on Staten Island highlights the dangers of a deadly gambit being played out every night in every borough by members of the NYPD's elite firearms investigation unit."

UK: Ms. Dynamite attacks 'government failure' on gun crime
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"Rap star Ms. Dynamite has accused the Government of failing to tackle gun violence in Britain's black communities."

"She said the comments of culture minister Kim Howells - who blamed the rise on gun crime on 'gangsta rap' - showed the Government has no real understanding of the problem."

"Ms. Dynamite was one of a group of black artists launching the Stop The Violence Campaign, which aims to turn black youths in inner-city areas away from gun violence."

NY: Boehlert discusses bill to limit lawsuits against gunmakers Submitted by: RPA-PAC Website: http://www.rpa-pac.org	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In a press conference at Remington Arms Friday, Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-New Hartford, discussed his co-sponsorship and strong support of a federal law that would prohibit frivolous lawsuits from being brought against those involved in the manufacture and distribution of firearms and ammunition."

MI: Suspended cop: 'Don't have to prove innocence'
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"Craig Brown claims Almont Police Chief Eugene Bruns recently suspended him for 'selling illegal drugs,' something he says just isn't true."

"Bruns said he placed Brown on paid administrative leave when he learned Brown was being investigated by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force for the illegal sale or use of steroids. Bruns said the leave will last until the investigation is complete."

"Brown denies ever buying, selling or distributing steroids. Brown said he has a medical condition that requires him to take steroids daily. And he has a prescription."

UK: Police alert in TV gun blunder
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"Armed police swooped on a guntoting gang who sparked a full scale alert at a city park � only to discover they were actors."

"BBC chiefs have now written a groveling apology to West Midlands Police following the mix-up during filming for the TV series Dalziel and Pascoe."

"The gang, dressed in military uniforms and carrying weapons, were in Sutton Park filming the latest episode of the BBC detective series."

UK: Tabloid Reporter Held After Airport Gun Stunt Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"British police said on Monday they arrested three men after a tabloid reporter's airport stunt with an imitation machinegun backfired." "News of the World reporter Robert Kellaway successfully smuggled a replica M-16 machinegun onto an airliner in the kind of exploit that has become a staple for Britain's tabloids since the September 11 attacks on America."

NY: Stun gun found in woman's luggage
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"A California college student was released after being arrested at Syracuse Hancock International Airport when inspectors found a stun gun in her luggage."

"Afra Jamila Newton, 19, a senior at the University of California at Berkeley, was charged Sunday with a misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a weapon. She was arraigned in Syracuse City Court and Judge Stephen Dougherty released her on her own recognizance so she could catch a later flight to California."

UK: Gunpoint raid hero Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"A former Royal Engineer was threatened with a handgun by an armed robber who drove at him as he tried to prevent his getaway." "Jay Knowles-Pfeiffer was one of two men who gave chase to the gunman after he robbed the Spice Islands off-licence in Colebrook on Friday night."

NJ: A Gun-Control Gain?
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"Gun-control advocates are jubilant after a New Jersey court of appeals announced its decision to allow three cities -- Newark, Camden, and Jersey City -- to sue gun manufactures for the financial burden wrought by gun violence. John Shiffman reports in the Philadelphia Inquirer that the lawsuit targets dozens of gun-makers that are accused of fueling illegal gun markets and foisting upon cities the huge costs associated with violent crime." ...

NH: Guns and the Legislature Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"That the Gun Owners of New Hampshire is now asserting the right of the mentally ill to break federal law and buy firearms is to be expected. The gun-rights group has long distinguished itself by bad judgment. That the Legislature appears ready to acquiesce may be only slightly less shocking but far more disappointing."

"The impending storm"
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"Can we rely on our present leaders to bring democracy to the far corners of the world? Congress passed the Patriot Act. It is legislation granting dictatorial powers to the Executive Branch of the United States. It is reminiscent of powers granted to Hitler by his Reichstag. All civil liberties are suspended when the Attorney General, in his sole opinion, designates someone as a terrorist. No proof is needed. The accused does not have right to counsel or judicial review. The Attorney General can incarcerate the suspect for up to six months without notifying anyone of his action. If after six months, the Attorney General continues to suspect the accused individual, he or she may be incarcerated in six months increments until the person dies. No one has to be notified of the Attorney General's decision."

Canada: Gun debate puts Speaker in line of fire
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"The neutrality of Commons Speaker Peter Milliken and future funding for the Liberal firearms program will be on the line when Parliament resumes today after its two-week March break."

"The Conservative party has promised to question Mr. Milliken's impartiality in the explosive debate over the registry because of scathing comments he made five years ago about firearms owners fighting to get the government to scrap the program before it took effect."

Canada: Fund boost for accused storekeeper
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"A trust fund in support of a storekeeper who allegedly shot at would-be thieves is growing by leaps and bounds, says an anti-gun registry advocate." ...

"Shand King, 45... has been charged with causing bodily harm with intent, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm knowing the firearm is unauthorized, and using a firearm during the commission of an offence."

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Prosecuting people for defending themselves with a firearm? Not prosecuting criminals to nab law-abiding citizens? Sounds like the Canadians are following in England's footsteps.

CO: Owens urged to 'take stand,' veto gun bill
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"Nearly a dozen police chiefs, prosecutors and legislators urged Gov. Bill Owens on Sunday to veto a bill that would give the state greater authority over municipal gun laws."

"On Friday, the legislature passed Senate Bill 25, which would ban city and county governments from adopting firearms regulations that are more restrictive than state gun laws. Supporters say the law is needed to make gun laws uniform across Colorado."

Take Personal Responsibility for Your Own Damn Liberty
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"I'm sick to the teeth of this welfare mentality among Libertarians, and even more fed up with quitters that stamp their feet as they take their ball and go home. Life is not fair. The whole concept of "fairness" is a crock, in my view. It depends on somebody owing you something based on some obligation you made up. I'm sorry, but the world does not work that way. It never has. You have to take personal responsibility for creating your own success."

Airline security experts want to know whether you have evil in your heart
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"Forget about what's in your suitcase. What the government really wants to know is whether you have evil in your mind."

"Within the next decade, federal security agencies intend to dig deep into your past, probe your present and analyze whether you are a terrorist masquerading as a tourist or business traveler."

"The moment you purchase an electronic ticket, which eventually will be the only way to make a reservation, a network of computer databases would immediately reveal your spending habits, driver's record, criminal record, credit history, past addresses, business associations and hundreds of other indicators."

Zimbabwe: Drunken cops kick at coffin, assault driver Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"In a bizarre incident, two Gokwe-based policemen allegedly kicked a coffin and assaulted the driver of a vehicle which was taking a body for burial at a rural home."

The Empire Needs New Clothes
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"If we are to hold a vision of America that doesn't depend on foreign sources of oil and doesn't require the enormous expenditures of money and blood to project and protect empire, simply saying 'stop the war' isn't enough. We must clearly articulate a vision of what America could be in a world in balance, a world at peace, and a world where the planet's vital natural resources are protected and renewed."

Smile for the satellites, suspects Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Global Positioning System - or GPS - is fast becoming one of law enforcement's most useful, cost-effective, high-tech gadgets." "Local police won't say whether they have ever used GPS devices to track a suspect. A FBI spokesman in Norfolk also declined to talk about the use of electronic surveillance."

Censorship Reaches Ridiculous Extremes
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"Humpback whales, the asexual reproduction of mushrooms and [former] House Majority Leader Dick Armey."

"These are dangerous topics that children, or adults for that matter, should not be learning about."

"This statement sounds ridiculous, but that is effectively the message being sent by the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which mandates filters being placed on internet-linked computers at public schools and libraries to protect children from indecent material."

MI: Local man working to repeal USA Patriot Act
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"Robert St. Mary has become very frightened of the United States government."

"Specifically, he's very concerned about a federal law passed soon after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. which goes by the rather loyal-sounding name of the USA Patriot Act." ...

"Of particular concern to St. Mary is Sect. 802, which states that any crime that endangers human life and violates state or federal law could be declared an act of terrorism."

FL: Fired over rebel flag plate, worker sues Tampa
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"Larry Carpenter is a shy, soft-spoken man who would like nothing better than to one day play the part of a Confederate soldier in a Civil War re-enactment. But for now, his battlefield is a federal courthouse and his enemy is the city of Tampa. Carpenter, a 47-year-old Detroit native, sued the city last week, claiming his First Amendment rights were violated when he was fired for refusing to remove a license plate depicting the Confederate flag from the front of his 2001 Ford pickup."

Australia: Spray used on 14-year-old boy
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"Police used capsicum spray on a 14-year-old boy who struggled with officers after robbing a convenience store in Ipswich." ...

"Australian Civil Liberties Council spokesman Terry O'Gorman today said there was an urgent need for the police commissioner to review the use of capsicum spray."

" 'To use capsicum spray on a 14-year-old boy who is unarmed shows that the situation is in need of urgent and immediate change,' Mr. O'Gorman told Channel 10."

What you read, watch might be an open book
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"The law, passed before the dust from Sept. 11 settled, lets government agents seek court orders to seize records 'for an investigation to protect against international terrorism or clandestine intelligence activities.' "

"Critics have sounded a warning because such court orders cannot be challenged. Businesses are barred from telling anyone if they get one. Not even Congress can get an answer from the Justice Department on how many people are being monitored."

Kenya: Armed policeman kills three Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"An armed policeman went berserk yesterday and shot dead a policeman and two women who had gone to report a crime at the Mtwapa Police Station." "He seriously injured three other civilians before he was disarmed by one of his colleagues." ------- Another case for the "Only cops should have guns" file.

GA: FBI: Law officers involved with supremacists Submitted by: Anonymous	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"An FBI agent testified Wednesday that Georgia law enforcement officers may have ties to the National Alliance, the nation's largest white supremacist organization." "The testimony came at a bond hearing for Chester James Doles, 42, a Dahlonega man who authorities say was the Georgia organizer of the National Alliance and a former Ku Klux Klan grand dragon."

TX: Texas sheriff warns of unidentified troops
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"A southern Texas sheriff is warning the public that unidentified armed men dressed in military fatigues have been spotted on numerous occasions in his county near the border with Mexico."

"For the 'country's safety,' Sheriff Erasmo Alarcon Jr., of Jim Hogg County, published a letter in a local newspaper to alert citizens of reports he has received for some years from ranchers who have spotted the unknown troops, equipped with 'professional backpacks' and walking together in a military cadence."

CA: Grass-roots group reads fine print in USA Patriot Act Submitted by: Newslinks Admin	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The grass-roots group that will shine the spotlight on the Patriot Act was formed in early March by Bob Cuddy, a Livermore resident and former newspaper editor. His letter to the editor in area newspapers drew nearly 40 concerned citizens to the group's first meeting. A dozen more called to say they couldn't attend because of previously plans."

CA: Security, privacy concerns clash
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"Mitchell D. Kapor, a personal computer industry software pioneer and civil liberties activist, resigned from the board of Groove Networks after learning the company's software was being used by the Pentagon as part of its development of the Total Information Awareness domestic surveillance system."

"Kapor would only say publicly that it was a 'delicate subject,' and that he had resigned to pursue his interests in open source software." ...

NEW IRS FORM: Suspicious activity targeted
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"A new form for reporting suspicious financial activities to the IRS could unfairly target minorities and low-income families who need cash advances or other money services they can't get from banks, argues the chief of a local tax clinic." ...

"Franco said illegal immigrants, regardless of their nationality, often work to send money to their native countries and probably have no idea information they supply for the exchange could be reported to the government."