Posts with the tag guns

Protesters With Guns

Khaidji — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:45:17 EDT

In an interview one speaker said that the people sense a change is coming about and that they don’t take too kindly to removing them from they comfort zone. I seem to remember Obama saying it differently during his campaign in 2008. In fact Obama was scoffed for the use of the word bitter, but I agreed at the time. He, not wanting to separate his public took it back. Well, what are they now if not bitter? And are they not clinging to their guns?

Protesters With Guns

People who sense change sometimes act

Riotous against anything rather fiction or fact

Obstructing progress to improve they own lives

Taking up guns and replacing their knives

Economy is hard and health care strained

So Government proposes a cure, so why did they complained

They were conned by haters into believing it would

Euthanize granny with Death Panels, clearly the Bill is misunderstood

Regardless to the efforts of the President and his team

Such bitterness pour into our streets with actions extreme

Watered from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants

I would not believe this was Thomas Jefferson’s aspirants

That men would wield guns before their President

Have a misguided fortitude that it makes them independent

Governor once and President would be Palin planted a seed

Under her mischief the bitterness would feed

Nibbling away all good intensions and leaving an evil shell

She has managed to make innocent people blindly rebel

Torture Prosecution Must Not Be Feared

Leo — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:12:06 EDT

Regarding the friendly disagreement between the Bard and myself, Bush and Cheney already enjoy undeserved folk hero status, and within the far right realms, they will always enjoy such status regardless of outcome.

I appreciate the debate.

Freedom

Karl Dickey — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:47:27 EDT

So many Americans feel we are already free and we have personal liberty. When you compare us with some other nations that would be a reasonable assumption however it is not the level of freedom we had in mind when the Declaration of Independence was crafted, nor our Constitution.

Having to retain a permit to exercise one’s First Amendment right to free speech is opposite of our founding father’s intent. A permit is asking permission from the government to do something. Applying to the government to speak can be denied or unreasonably restricted. This is not freedom.

Here in Florida in order to carry a gun one must obtain permission from the state government even though our Constitution contains the Second Amendment which states, “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Perhaps an argument could be made for those that have proven themselves unable to keep and bear arms responsibly, however shouldn’t the “people” have to prove such irresponsibility first? Lawabidng citizens must run through hoops and pay a fee to protect themselves, their families, and their properties from criminals who are unaffected by unreasonable firearms legislaton. This is not freedom.

When I was young and naive I used to think my personal property was as safe and secure as I made it, however this was and is not accurate. The fact is the government can still find out what, in my opinion, is far too much about you even if you have not been charged with a crime. It used to be innocent until proven guilty but now it has completely fliipped to the point of Americans feeling they are simply subjects of the government. Our Fourth Amendment was to protect us from such a change, however through circumstances that I fail to understand, our Fourth Amendment has been usurped by power-hungry legislators and a court system that is more interested in case law & foreign laws than simply referring back to our own Constitution. Our Constitution is suppose to be the Supreme Law of the Land, but it is not so. Unfortunately, the average American seems more concerned with who wins the next Dancing With the Stars or American Idol competitions than with their government [temporary] success in overriding their inalienable rights. Today a police officer can write his or her own warrent (not presenting it before a judge) to enter your home without any probable cause. This is not freedom.

I could go on and on however it is clear we are not living the free life promised by our founding fathers via the Constitution. Time is long overdue to return true freedom to the American people.

It is time to truly care about who you vote to put in public office. Rather than listen to quick sound bites on the local or national television, take a few extra minutes and review the websites of the candidates to be on your ballot to find the candidate most in line with your values and who will most likely vote in favor of freedom when in office.

Gun Safe Laws:

Thomas S. Kelly — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:08:06 EDT

Gun Safe Laws:

Why not?

Create Business and bolster responsible ownership at the same time.

I believe that if there was such a law that Mexico would have less of a problem (if at all) with Stolen American weapons hurting or killing their citizens.

If every one had a safe and used it you would see a drop in stolen guns.

Any gun can be used for a crime so don’t pick on guns pick on those who help criminals by not locking up their unattended deadly property.

I don’t recall the NRA asking local law enforcement to leave their Weapons un-attended and un-locked over the second Amendment.

Illinois Democrat, John Bradley introduces the Family and Personal Protection Act

Matt — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:24:40 EST

Our group is in full support of Democrat John Bradley's bill, and I hope most of his Illinois party members are with him!

From http://www.mariondaily.com/news/x545167231/Bradley-Introduces-Concealed-Carry-Law

Springfield, Ill. -

State Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, recently introduced House Bill 245, creating the Family and Personal Protection Act, which establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in Illinois.

“Forty-eight states have some form of concealed carry and it is time Illinoisans have the right to better defend themselves and their property,” Bradley, a longtime supporter of the Second Amendment, said. “Illinois needs to catch up with the rest of the nation. Responsible gun owners deserve the right to protect themselves and their families.”

House Bill 245 authorizes the Illinois State Police to issue concealed firearms permits to applicants who meet a stringent set of qualifications. A person is eligible to carry and conceal a firearm if he or she is: at least 21 years old; a resident of Illinois for the past six months and a permanent U.S. resident; has not been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year; does not demonstrate a lack of mental capacity according to Illinois State Police records; and does not have a problem with substance abuse. In addition, those seeking a concealed carry permit must complete firearms and deadly use of force training.

Under the proposal, concealed firearms will not be allowed inside police stations, prisons, government offices, courthouses, bars, airports, schools, riverboats, amusement parks, arenas, stadiums and churches.

On Election Day last fall, voters in Crawford, Effingham, Franklin, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson, Union, Ogle, Saline and Woodford counties approved referenda supporting the right of Illinoisans to carry defensive firearms.

“Our nation was founded upon the right to bear arms,” Bradley said. “I will continue to fight to uphold our Second Amendment rights that are endowed to all law-abiding citizens.”

ENDING A 25-year-old ban, the Department of the Interior announced on Dec. 5 that people who have a concealed weapons permit in their state can bring a loaded weapon into national parks, forests, and refuges.

John Lewis-Dickerson, Atlanta — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:09:52 EST

Keep guns out of the parksBy Derrick Z. Jackson @ boston.com ("The Boston Globe") - December 16, 2008

ENDING A 25-year-old ban, the Department of the Interior announced on Dec. 5 that people who have a concealed weapons permit in their state can bring a loaded weapon into national parks, forests, and refuges. A week later, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne confirmed what supporters of the Endangered Species Act have dreaded all year by issuing a ruling that lets individual federal agencies decide themselves whether their projects harm the environment - without being forced to consult with wildlife scientists.

This completes eight years of political cruelty to animals and a final imposition of the National Rifle Association on what is left of public serenity in America - our shared natural sanctuaries. Critters and plants have less protection, and now humans have to wonder what is more dangerous: an alligator along the trail in the Everglades or the loaded camper carrying a loaded weapon.

The lifting of the loaded gun ban was opposed by nearly everyone who works or has worked in a national park.............

ENTIRE EDITORIAL-http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/12/16/keep_guns_out_of_the_parks/

Reaching out to our youth

The Bookman — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:32:02 EST

In wake of the outstanding and historic achievements of Barack Obama and Jamaica Usain Bolt,plus the many others who have taken part in the Beijing Olympics despite many odds.I am more confident than ever that if we are determined to do that which is right and acceptable to God, we can be victorious.Base on that assurance, myself and others have embarked upon a mission labeled, Operation Yes we can, Youth Outreach Ministry,This outreach ministry's main duty, is to reach out to persons in communities which are high in gun crimes, drugs, prostitution and other ungodly acts.

Please support this chracter development drive.

Each Character building Book cost $15.00 online and at any of our participating retail outlets, also from any member of our Operation Yes we can Team.

Please go to website below and make your purchase in aid of this youth outreach effort, we have a wide selections of reading materials to choose from which will go also towards this mission.

http://callingg.com

For more information, please email or call

Evangelist S.Ferril

954-416-8458

Email address sellous@callingg.com

Winning

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Young men should be trained to stand firm for the right amid the prevailing iniquity, to do all in their power to arrest the progress of vice, and to promote virtue, purity, and true manliness. The impressions made upon the mind and character in early life are deep and abiding. Injudicious training or evil associations will often exert upon the young mind an influence for evil that all after-effort is powerless to efface.-- The Signs of the Times, November 3, 1881 . Ellen G.White with permission

Messages to young People

The Bookman — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:32:02 EST

In wake of the outstanding and historic achievements of Barack Obama and Jamaica’s Usain Bolt,plus the many others who have taken part in the Beijing Olympics despite many odds.

I am more confident than before that if we are determined to do that which is right and acceptable to God, we can be victorious.

Base on that assurance, myself and others have embarked upon a mission labeled, Operation Yes we can, Youth Outreach Ministry

This ministry’s main duty, is to reach out to persons in communities which are high in gun crimes, drugs, prostitution and other ungodly acts.

The goal is to distribute one hundred thousand or more copies of ( Winning and Your Life Your Choice) character building mega books, and along with health magazines dealing with the dangers of un-protected sex, HIV/AIDS, Gangs, Guns, Drugs and other destructive activities that are destroying our young people.

Starting with the Cities of Opa Locka, Miami Gardens and OverTown, with the hope and sincere prayers to reach the entire USA by God's grace.

These Periodicals will aid our young people in making the right choices and decissions, despite peer pressure, economic hardships and other related obstacles and odds.

As a result I respectfully ask that each and every God fearing person makes a contribution to this urgent cause, by purchasing one or more of these character building Books or Magazines for distribution by our Operation Yes we can Team, who by faith in God and the love for souls will distribute them in those communities neglected and feared by many, due to gun violence, drugs abuse, prostitution and other crimes.

Not only will we provide spiritual help and character building literature, we also hope to conduct lectures and community get together so as to listen and try to address the needs and concerns of the communities in which we serve.

For this outreach ministry to be a success, all are kindly ask to make a contribution of a book or magazine,

you can choose to hand out these character building tools yourself ,to a young person in your household, a neighbor's child, co-worker's child or any non profits that reach out to the teens.

These publications are geard to teach youngsters to be respectful, ambitious and most of all become productive citizens here on earth thus fitted for eternity.