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States signing onto NRA-backed law to expand use of deadly force
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"A campaign by gun rights advocates to make it easier to use deadly force in self-defense is rapidly winning support across the country. ..."
"The law has spurred debate about whether it protects against lawlessness or spurs more crime. Supporters say it's an unambiguous answer to random violence, while critics - including police chiefs and prosecutors - warn that criminals are more likely to benefit than innocent victims."
"Ten states so far this year have passed a version of the law, after Florida was the first last year. It's already being considered in Arizona in the case of a deadly shooting on a hiking trail." ...
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Secret FEMA Plan To Use Pastors as Pacifiers in Preparation For Martial Law
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"A Pastor has come forward to blow the whistle on a nationwide FEMA program which is training Pastors and other religious representatives to become secret police enforcers who teach their congregations to 'obey the government' in preparation for a declaration of martial law, property and firearm seizures, and forced relocation."
"In March of this year the Pastor, who we shall refer to as Pastor Revere, was invited to attend a meeting of his local FEMA chapter ..." ...
"It was related to the Pastors that quarantines, martial law and forced relocation were a problem for state authorities when enforcing federal mandates due to the 'cowboy mentality' of citizens standing up for their property and second amendment rights ..." ... |
Rep. Renzi Set To Introduce Bill Expediting Out-of-State Gun Purchases (GOA)
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"Pro-gun Rep. Rick Renzi (R-AZ) is getting set to chip away at the mountain of gun control laws and regulations that are hampering gun owners in this country."
"Under current law, a person who travels to, say, a gun show out-of-state and buys a handgun from a licensed dealer must have the firearm shipped to a second gun dealer in the buyer's home state." ...
"In other words, the Renzi bill will allow you to travel out-of-state to purchase firearms in a way that you have not been able to do since 1968. Imagine that you live in Virginia and you are traveling to Missouri for Christmas. You stop at a gun show in West Virginia to buy your mom and dad a matched pair of commemorative Colt .45s." ... |
CA: In California, Promising Technology to Track Guns From Bullets at Crime Scenes Passes Key Test With Flying Colors: Coalition (BCPGV)
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"The next generation of ballistic identification technology, known as microstamping, passed an historic testing session in California on Monday."
"The test was conducted at the California Highway Patrol range by California State Assemblyman Paul Koretz, a West Hollywood Democrat. The results were verified by a representative of the California Criminalistics Institute."
"Microstamping technology utilizes lasers to make precise, microscopic engravings on the breech face and firing pin of a gun. As the gun is fired, information including the make and model of the gun is stamped onto the cartridge. Koretz is the sponsor of AB-352, a bill that would require gun manufacturers to include a microstamp on every newly designed and manufactured handgun. ..." ... |
Bush Administration Reveals Dealers With Most Crime Gun Sales (BCPGV)
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"In a rare release of information the gun industry has tried to keep secret, the Justice Department has revealed data naming the gun dealers who rank as the five leading sellers of guns traced to crimes."
"The release came in connection with a lawsuit brought by one of those gun sellers in California seeking to prevent revocation of its federal firearms license, and as Congress is considering legislation that would weaken the ability of federal law enforcement agencies to take action against reckless gun sellers." ... |
NC: North Carolina Home to Fifth Worst Gun Dealer In America (NCAGV)
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"In a rare release of information the gun industry has tried to keep secret, the Justice Department has revealed data naming the gun dealers who rank as the five leading sellers of guns traced to crimes, and one the top five in the nation is Hyatt Coin & Gun Shop, Inc., here in Charlotte."
"'It is outrageous that a gun store should supply criminals, youthful gang members and others who cannot legally own guns,' said Lisa Price, president, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence. 'This gun store is an embarrassment to our state and gives a bad name to law-abiding gun stores.'" ... |
PA: 69th Street gun shop is under fire
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"Hoping to counter rising gun-related violence, gun control advocates visited 69th Street recently to promote a new law they say would cut down on 'straw' handgun purchases."
"To make their point, a press conference was held May 17 near Lou's Loans, a local gun dealer who some see as a problem."
"'Lou's is the worst gun dealer in the state in regards to the amount of crime-related guns they sell,' said Chad Ramsey, Pennsylvania field director for the Brady Center, a Washington, D.C.-based group against gun violence. 'In 2003, Lou's sold 178 guns traced to crime.'" ...
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Submitter's Note: Which might be a significant number if Lou ha only sold 200 guns in 2003. Or it might be significant if 90% of those crimes occurred within a month of Lou's sale. But that raw number is meaningless. |
IL: 78-Year-Old Fends Off Teenage Burglary Suspect
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"A teenager who tried to rob a house is recovering after being shot by an elderly homeowner who decided to fight back."
"But it's the life-and-death struggle that unfolded in south suburban Riverdale that stunned police."
"The victim is a 78-year-old ex-Marine, who is also a disabled former firefighter."
"The robbery suspect is 14-years-old."
"Police say the teen surprised the homeowner. He took a pair of pruning shears, hit him in the head and left him for dead."
"But, somehow, as the teen ransacked the house, the victim got up, got his gun and shot the suspect four times."
"'This 78-year-old man today refused to be a victim. He was fighting for his life and today, he won,' said Police Chief Pete Satriano." ...
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Submitter's Note: The headline of this article says "fends off," but the truth is this 78-year-old shot the burglar. |
WA: 'I Didn't Want To Do This'
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"A man who shot and wounded a black bear Monday night at his High Point home near Issaquah is devastated by the bear's death but says he simply had no choice." ...
"Enright says that at about 9 p.m. Monday he heard what he thought was his dog at his back door. He opened the door and walked away only to notice his dog was already in the house."
"'That's when I stopped and turned around slowly, it stands up,' he said of the bear standing in the open doorway. ..."
"Enright says the bear was aggressive and would not back away from the door. Keeping his eyes on the bear he reached to find his shotgun."
"'Then it turned around to come back and I shot it on the turn ...'" ... |
CA: Woman arrested with gun at school
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"A woman found walking on the grounds of St. Mary's school with a dog and a handgun was arrested ... Tuesday morning."
"Kimberlee Hafner ... was arrested on suspicion of possession of a loaded weapon, possession of a weapon on school grounds and possession of a concealed weapon ..."
"At 7: 24 a.m., officers from the Ukiah Police Department responded to calls of a suspicious woman on school grounds. Upon arrival they found Hafner walking back and forth in the sprinklers with a large dog, said UPD Sgt. Greg Heitkamp."
"When officers approached Hafner she told them she was carrying a gun. She told officers she was afraid of her husband and had left the house and taken the gun and dog with her, Heitkamp said." ... |
IL: Sex offender arrested on school grounds
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"A 57-year-old convicted sex offender faces new charges after a Chicago Public Schools security guard found him on school grounds with a gun in his waistband and his hand down his unzipped pants, police said today."
"Anthony School security guard Willie Thomas was keeping tabs on the school grounds ... as classes let out Monday afternoon when he spotted the man, Leon Patton. ..."
"As the guard approached a breeze lifted the man's shirt and revealed he also had a pistol tucked into his waistband, police said. When he saw the gun, Thomas immediately called for Chicago police, who came and arrested the man without trouble." ... |
KS: Summary of new state law on self-defense
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"Under a Kansas law on self-defense, taking effect Thursday:"
"A person engaged in a lawful activity 'in a place where such person has a right to be' has no duty to retreat and has 'the right to stand such person's ground and meet force with force.'"
"A person who uses justifiable force is immune from criminal prosecution and lawsuits, unless the person against whom force was used is a law enforcement officer who was on duty and the officer identified himself or the person using force should have known that the person was a law enforcement officer."
"A person is justified in using force against an aggressor if he believes that such force is necessary to defend himself or another person against the 'imminent use of unlawful force.'" ... |
KS: Significance of new self-defense law debated
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"A law taking effect Thursday says that Kansans have no duty to retreat when attacked and can 'meet force with force,' but legislators disagree about its significance."
"The new statute also declares that people who use justifiable force against a perceived attacker can't be prosecuted or forced to pay damages unless they use force against law enforcement officers." ...
"Both chambers approved the measure overwhelmingly May 3, and Sebelius signed it Friday, even though she had misgivings about the self-defense provision ..." ...
"Supporters describe the self-defense measure as a 'stand and defend' statute, or a 'castle' law, after the notion that a man's home is his castle. Detractors have called it a 'shoot your neighbor' proposal." ... |
MI: Michigan Senate approves bill to lower hunting age
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"The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would lower the legal age to hunt in Michigan."
"The main bill would drop the age requirement for hunting deer, elk and bear with firearms from 14 to 12. It would lower the legal age for hunting small game such as birds and squirrels from 12 to 10." ...
"Supporters say getting children involved in hunting at an earlier age teaches them proper stewardship of the state�s natural resources and encourages children to stay active in outdoor activities."
"Opponents say the legislation � which also would set up an apprentice hunting license program � could compromise the safety of younger hunters." |
NE: Committee split on concealed-carry law
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"The Public Property, Safety and Works Committee will discuss the state's new conceal-carry law during next month's meeting."
"A bill (LB454) passed by the state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Dave Heineman will allow people to carry concealed handguns in Nebraska beginning Jan. 1."
"Existing State law 15-255 gives cities, including Columbus, the power to prohibit the carrying of concealed weapons and LB454 did not change that statute."
"Committee members are divided on the issue of carrying concealed handguns. Two members are unsure on what position they would take, while the other two are on opposite sides of the issue." ... |
NJ: Healy: 3 ordinances would help the city curb gun violence
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"Jersey City is taking aim at guns with a range of proposed ordinances announced Monday night by Mayor Jerramiah Healy."
"The three ordinances would: restrict the sale or purchase or more than one handgun within a 180-day period; prohibit the sale of inexpensive short-barreled pistols known as 'Saturday night specials' or 'junk guns'; and require the owner of a gun that's stolen to report the theft within 48 hours." ...
" The mayor said he realizes that the measures he's proposing would have a limited effect on the city's gun problem." ...
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OH: Mixed reporting from Columbus TV station on pro-gun legislation (BFA)
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"Two pieces of gun-related legislation which have been introduced weeks or months ago, had multiple committee hearings, and in one case has been overwhelmingly passed by the Ohio House, were finally discovered and reported on by Columbus' NBC 4 last week."
"While it is a sad commentary on the media that this is such a rare occurfence as to warrant special attention, credit is due NBC 4 for its straight-up treatment of HB541 (which will receive yet another hearing this week in the Senate) without the misleading inflammatory headlines or obvious anti-gun bias."
"Coverage of HB347, on the other hand, while fairly balanced in its written content, still left something to be desired when it came to what viewers saw on their television screens..." ... |
NH: Coburn takes shot
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"State Rep. Jim Coburn, a Republican candidate for governor, criticized Gov. John Lynch yesterday for vetoing a bill that would make it easier for a person to use deadly force in a public place."
"'Everyone has the right to save his life or that of a loved one, if necessary,' Coburn said, flanked by about 20 supporters, including lawmakers and pro-gun activists. 'With his veto, Gov. Lynch used rhetoric and scare tactics, saying New Hampshire would become an image of the Wild West. This is an attempt to scare the public with an untruth.'" ...
"The bill vetoed by Lynch would have let people use deadly force against any attacker, as long as they're in a place they 'have a right to be.'" ...
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MI: Trail of the Gun
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"Turns out what happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas after all."
"A World War I vintage handgun, priceless as a keepsake to the family of a certified war hero, was returned a few days ago to its rightful owner - nearly a decade after it was stolen from a Grayling museum."
"Police in Las Vegas recovered the weapon, locked and loaded in the waistband of a juvenile arrested in a disturbance last month."
"Credit the relentless investigative efforts of Detective Dennis Long of the six-man Grayling Police Department. Ralph Stevens does."
"'It speaks very, very well for a little town police department that they can get something like this and stay with it,' said Stevens ..." ... |
LA: Autopsy Shows Police Shot Man in the Back
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"Another shooting involving New Orleans police is raising serious questions about an officer's integrity."
"In the days following Katrina, New Orleans police say they shot and killed man in self-defense."
"In a court hearing last fall, a police sergeant testified Ronald Madison was shot to death at a motel when he turned toward police and reached into his waistband."
"But autopsy results indicate the five shots that killed Madison were fired into his back."
"Prosecutors are preparing to take the case to the grand jury."
"Police superintendent Waren Riley says he has to wait on the conclusion of the investigation." ... |
WA: $10 Million Suit Against Sheriff's Office Tossed
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"The State Supreme Court has thrown out a $10 million lawsuit against the Snohomish County Sheriff's 0ffice."
"An Everett man filed the suit after a deranged man terrorized his family while beating his way into their house." ...
"It turned out, the homeowner shot the intruder 6 times in self defense. The family filed a $10 million lawsuit, claiming the Sheriff's Office was negligent. ..." ...
"On Monday, the high court threw the case out saying, 'deputies seemed to have responded swiftly and effectively throughout the entire fifteen minutes between the initial call and the shooting.'" ...
"Deputies are on scene within 10 minutes 70 percent of the time. That's on par with neighboring King County." ...
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Submitter's Note: Dial 9-1-1 and die . . . unless you are armed. |
IL: Police say ex-chief of Brooklyn fired at motorist
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"A man who briefly served as Brooklyn's police chief, and whose criminal history includes a murder charge and drug conviction, has been charged with shooting at a pickup after a traffic crash, authorities said Tuesday."
"The man, Frank Skinner, entered into his most recent skirmish with the law Sunday when a pickup ran into a van that he was in ... The van chased the pickup, and Skinner, 73, allegedly fired a 9 mm pistol at the pickup."
"The pickup's driver was able to summon a police officer in Granite City before anyone was hurt."
"Madison County prosecutors charged Skinner on Monday with aggravated discharge of a firearm and with aggravated unlawful use of weapons." ... |
WA: Man seeks help, is shot to death by police and sheriff's deputy
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"A man who said he was being chased by three people trying to kill him died in a burst of gunfire after a police officer and a Stevens County sheriff's deputy responded, authorities said." ...
"The officer and deputy ... opened fire when a man with a gun ignored commands to put down the weapon, Thayer said." ...
"Hobrecht was constantly looking over his shoulder but handled his gun properly and never pointed it at anyone before he hid in a closet across the hall from the couple's bedroom, Wiyrick said." ...
"'I thought everything was going to be OK after the deputy arrived, like it was a relief he was safe,' Wiyrick said. 'I didn't expect that to happen.'" |
TN: Elderly man hurt as police arrest him in Memphis
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"Eighty-one-year-old Memphis resident David Bland is scheduled for surgery on his shattered right wrist today."
"Bland was injured Friday as three police officers arrested him in his apartment, responding to a loud music call."
"An internal affairs investigation is underway into the incident, in which Bland was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, resisting official detention and unlawful possession of a pistol."
"Bland says he's blind, nearly deaf and plays the radio loudly so he can hear it ..."
"Bland says he'd left his door partially open for a service that brings him prepared meals ..."
"A police affidavit says Bland became irate and scratched and punched the officer and the policeman was 'in fear for is safety.'" |
Jamaica: Justice of the Peace to appear in Gun Court June 2
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"BRYAN Jacas, a businessman and St Andrew Justice of the Peace who allegedly pulled his licensed firearm on a couple, will appear in the Gun Court on Friday, June 2."
"Allegations against Jacas are that on Tuesday, May 2, he went to a home in Grants Pen, St Andrew, and during a dispute, pulled his licensed firearm and pointed it at a woman and her husband."
"The matter was reported to the Constant Spring police, who after investigating the allegation, last week charged Jacas."
"Police say Jacas, who is also the community action coordinator for the Dispute Resolution Foundation, maintained that he drew his licensed firearm in self-defence after he went to the couple's home to speak to them on a private matter." ... |
PA: Change of attitude needed on gun sales
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"The Issue: New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg launches a two-pronged attack on the illegal sale of guns."
"Our Opinion: We laud his efforts and hope that others will join him in his efforts."
"It is clear that the Second Amendment gives Americans the right to own firearms. It does not, however, give thugs the right to use guns to kill, main and terrorize."
Submitter's Note: The Constitution grants nothing. It protects a pre-existing right.
"Over the years, despite the concerns about possible erosion of the Second Amendment, laws have been passed that make it illegal for felons, among others, to possess guns." ... |
WI: Editorial: Calling the NRA's bluff
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"The National Rifle Association is asking the nation's mayors to take a pledge to 'never forcibly confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens.'"
"That sounds fair enough."
"If mayors choose to sign the pledge, so be it."
"If not, that's fine, too."
"The Constitution has been interpreted as allowing citizens to own guns. The same courts that made that determination have also ruled that local authorities have the power to place reasonable regulations on the sale, possession and use of guns." ...
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AR: TL Gun Club to host camps
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"The Twin Lakes Gun Club will offer a program on archery and firearm education for young people at the club from 1-4 p.m. June 5- July 10."
"The course will emphasize safe handling of guns at home, at the range and while hunting. It will include live-firing of air rifles, rimfire rifles, pistols, black powder muzzleloaders, shotguns and archery, as well as classroom education."
"Each young person wishing to participate must bring a signed permission slip from their parents. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent. There is no cost and equipment will be provided."
"For more information contact Robert Warford at (870) 425-0771. ..." |
IA: West Liberty Gun Club
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"The Thomas R. Utter Memorial Match was held at the West Liberty Gun Club on Sunday, May 21."
"This match was open to all competitors and did not require membership in the gun club, National Rifle Association or state association."
"The memorial match was a smallbore rifle match on the outdoor range at 50 yards. Standard NRA light-rifle rules were used with a 60-shot three-position course of fire. Will Utter, son of the late Tom Utter, served as the match director."
"Dennis Watkinson took home the match trophy with a score of 496 out of a possible 600. Turner Watkinson won the intermediate junior category, only 11 points behind his father, the adult match winner. ..." ... |
OH: More guns in 'gun free' zones (BFA)
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"On Monday May 22, 2006 Timothy Baker Jr. took a .38 caliber revolver, walked into the Euclid Office & Medical Plaza and into the office where his estranged girlfriend worked. Neither the restraining order Sherell Chunn had against him, nor the 'no guns' sign at the entrance stopped him."
"Baker had a prior offense of aggravated menacing involving another girlfriend. This is an 'offense of violence' and thus would be a disqualifying offense for the purpose of obtaining a CHL. I have no reason to believe he ever applied for one. Further, it is likely that Baker was illegally in possession of a gun under disability because of the restraining order. There is no doubt that Baker broke numerous laws before his confrontation in the doctor�s office, but laws do not stop criminals." ... |
NY: Rewards given for illegal handguns
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It's a cash-for-guns program with a hefty pay out for those willing to give up the guns, and there are two chances for people to take advantage.
It's called the Gun Immunity for Today program or GIFT. On Wednesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 31, if you turn in a handgun to the Public Safety Building in Syracuse, you'll get $200 in return.
The same is true for anyone who gives police information leading to the recovery of an illegal handgun. If you do turn in a gun make sure it is not loaded and here are the numbers to call to report an illegal handgun (315)-475-3005 or 800-550-4887. |
MI: Kids get the message: safety first
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"For 10-year-old Nicholas Borchardt, Saturday's Family Firearms Day at the Howell Gun Club taught him a few important rules to handling a gun."
"For starters, always keep it pointed in a safe direction and, second, don't keep your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot."
"Of course, Nicholas had other interests at the safety-focused event."
"'It's cool because some of the guns I've never gotten to shoot before,' Nicholas said, adding that firing the shotgun made his arm sore."
"His father, Jeff, understood the greater message the event was trying to convey to children."
"'It's a neat opportunity, especially in a controlled setting, to fire the guns and see what steps to go through in handling a gun,' Jeff said." ... |
UK: Knife amnesty a PR stunt says campaigner
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"Victims of Crime campaigner Norman Brennan today (WED) blasted a new knife amnesty as a 'futile PR stunt' and instead called for tougher sentences for people caught with knives."
"Serving police officer Mr Brennan, a director of the Victims of Crime Trust, warned if police and the government failed to introduce mandatory prison sentences for carrying a knife the situation would spiral out of control."
"Speaking this morning he said: 'The knife amnesty is not the same as real preventative and punitive action on the streets.'" ...
"The 46-year-old revealed that 60,000 Londoners have either been threatened or attacked with a blade and that knife crime now outnumbered gun crime by a third." ... |
Philippines: Open season for journalists
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"THE members of the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has every right to be indignant over the failure of government to effectively address the killing of journalists."
"The latest such murder occurred only last Monday in Puerto Princesa City in Palawan when broadcaster Fernando 'Dong' Batul was ambushed while on his way to radio station dyPR. ... He was the 42nd media person slain during the incumbency of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo."
"Many members of Philippine media have decided to arm themselves for self-defense while others believe that determined assassins would always find a way to get the drop on their armed targets, so why bother? ..." ... |
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