Monday, June 22, 2009

"A Poorly Worded Amendment"

As opposed to that hallmark clarity of expression separating Jason Linkins from mere Framers. [More]

Ri-ight.

And why not hashtag "Neda"?

If she were your daughter, wouldn't you want to shoot back?

[Via SJ]

We're the Only Ones Doing No Wrong Enough

Sheriff Says Deputies 'Did Their Job'

Review Finds No Wrongdoing in SWAT Raid That Killed Dogs [More]
If that's true, perhaps we ought to reconsider if this is a job we wish to have done.

Winning friends and influencing people, "Only Ones" style...

[Via William T]

Take It Where They Live

So, on the 4th of July, or any other day you declare your freedom at a tea party, don’t take the celebration to the town square or a park. Go to the homes of the people who have: … erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance”. [More]
I like it in principle.

I'd like to see it fleshed out more. A lot more.

[Via Steve L]

U.S. guns blamed for Jamaican crime

Attempts to blame the U.S. for Jamaican crime are not new. Noises were being made about this years ago. And not just for U.S. guns being responsible for "gun deaths" in Jamaica, but also for U.S. guns being responsible for "gun deaths" in Canada.

Then again, we see the same tactic exploited domestically, with invented terms like "the Iron Pipeline" being used to decry states with "lax gun laws." [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column shows how an old story by the anti-gunners has been dusted off to capitalize on a new approach.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs, including the return of Kurt Hofmann.

And if you missed the weekend posts, here they are:

This Day in History: June 22

At New Brunswick, General Nathaniel Greene with 4 brigades and a battalion of riflemen attacked a large British force under General Howe as the British evacuate the city. (June 22, 1777) [More]