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What a NUT!! Man with gun in plain sight at town hall intervied by Chris Matthews. Right to bear arms Gone Wild.

Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:57 PM EDT
politics, obama, rights, guns, left-wing, town-hall
By Taxinum2wice
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On the day the President of the United States plans to speak at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire a person appears with his gun strapped to his leg. How is that even legal in an atmosphere such as this? The right has finally gotten their wish. The right to bear arms in public surrounded by angry protesters.

What in the hell are we thinking?? This has gone entirely too far. This would never happen in a foregin country why does it have to happen here? This is a perfect example of when people begin to take their rights for granted and it puts everyone at risk. With the President of the United States on the ground there is no reason for this to be possible.

The right wing nut jobs have finally done it. This is a perfect storm for someone to actually get hurt. What happens if a crazy may takes it from him ad shoots at the crowd or God forbid at the President? Who do fault for this, the founding fathers. This is not what this law is meant to be. This country has gone entirely nuts.

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Taxinum2wice

How can this even be allowed. He should be asked to leave. Wear his gun to Walmart. Not at an event such as this. It is for to volitile.

  • 29 votes
#1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:02 PM EDT
Conservative Not NeoCon

Bringing your GUN into an event where there is clearly high tempers, hate and fear mongering and NO civil discussion but outright loons yelling irrational rumors IS using intimidation.

The justification I hear is similar to the rhetoric of the KKK who feel that burning a cross on someones lawn really just "Tree Lighting" and their right to practice their "Freedom of Religion".

Yeah, even I can see this is incite to riot and it's about losing an election not Health Care Reform. It's about keeping sane folks from attending out of fear of some shooter. This is NOT about right to bare arms.

  • 28 votes
#1.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:14 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

He will be on Olberman tonite at 8PM. I'd like to hear his thinking about this.

  • 16 votes
#1.2 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:27 PM EDT
R. Donald Snyder

He was just on Hardball, tap dancing like crazy about this act. I'm a liberal who happens to also support the right to own guns and, with the proper permits, carry them. However bringing one to a presidential event is not an expression of that right, it's a threat.

  • 31 votes
#1.3 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT
Ninbyo

This is getting dangerous.

  • 20 votes
#1.4 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:14 PM EDT
Pacific Northwest Blogger

The threat was the sign he was carrying... I appreciated the way Chris educated him, then kept after him until he provided the final quote, "refreshed from time to time with the blood of tyrants and patriots".

Pretty sure the FBI just opened a case file on the guy...

The following people from the town halls were eye openers, these people actually believe the socialism crap. This has gone beyond dirty politics.

The 'Tea Party' nexus: Some mainstream conservatives empowering far-right extremists who want a new civil war

  • 23 votes
#1.5 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:17 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

If you read my post. I told everyone this would be a rough week for town halls. No that the glory is gone for the guy bringing a gun. The next far right loon will use it.

  • 14 votes
#1.6 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:49 PM EDT
RonBlack66

But I thought, according to AG Eric Holder, that weapons were allowed in places where political decisions are made.

What's good for the goose.....

  • 6 votes
#1.7 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:37 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

This was a town meeting. Questions were only being asked and answered. He was allowed to carry his gun. Question is why? It served no purpose. The best result would have been that someone took it from him.

No dobt he will now be investigated thourghly just as Joe the Plumber..

  • 6 votes
#1.8 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:49 PM EDT
Larry-304061

It doesn't matter if you like it or not. Some people might feel threatened by groups of blacks or Hispanics in a public forum, does that make it illegal for them to assemble?

What if I'm at a public meeting and hear someone speaking the language of some middle eastern country or wearing a turban? If that made me feel uncomfortable and threatened, do we get to deprive those "scary foreigners" of their rights? They could be carrying a bomb, just as this "wacko" could be ready to do his best Matrix imitation and shoot us all.

This person wore a gun on a public street, in a state that apparently allows carrying. I think it's a dumb move because of the attention it would bring from the Secret Service, but he's within his rights. Again, your opinion doesn't matter, he's within his legal rights.

If you want to exclude weapons from an event, have controlled access points, or have it indoors with posted signs excluding weapons from the premises.

  • 10 votes
#1.9 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:07 PM EDT
Men or Beasts

Just as God grants each of us our right to speach and to freely assemble the right to keep and bear arms exists in all God's Creation. This man is a Patriot!

  • 6 votes
#1.10 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:07 PM EDT
RonBlack66

"This was a town meeting. Questions were only being asked and answered."

And in Philadelphia, votes were being cast in order to determine our next elected officials. Not merely some question and answer session. And yet AG Eric Holder had no problem with these NBPP members carrying weapons in their hands (rather than strapped to their leg or hip) and patrolling outside within feet of the front door of the polling station.

Like I said, what's good for the goose.......

  • 10 votes
#1.11 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:28 PM EDT
Concerned Citizen-444039

So MoB,

HOW is bringing a GUN to a otherwise civil town hall meeting being patriotic?

The meeting wasn't even about the right to bear arms.

  • 6 votes
#1.12 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:31 PM EDT
Sir. Thinkswaytoomuch

Just as God grants each of us our right to speach and to freely assemble the right to keep and bear arms exists in all God's Creation. This man is a Patriot!

Brother Maynard, consult the Book of Armaments!

But seriously. Will God protect you if you walk into a police station and point a gun at a cop? Nope. They bullets will kill you just the same...

This guy isn't a patriot, he's an idiot.

  • 9 votes
#1.13 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:13 AM EDT
53M5

It's allowed because it is. This man did nothing wrong and was apparently well within his legal rights within the state that he lives. You are only basing your comments on fear and it seems to me doing your best to incite it others. You actually cannot wear a gun into Wal-Mart because it is posted by the store. Unless. . . .

it's concealed (and you have a valid concealed carry permit from that state.)

DATE: Friday, April 16,1999 2:13 PM

Subject: RE: Firearms

Thank you for contacting Wal-Mart regarding our concealed handgun policy. Wal-Mart was founded by Sam Walton on three basic principles. Strive for Excellence, Service to our Customers, and Respect for the Individual. It is that respect for the individual that led us to create the current policy pertaining to concealed handguns.

The following is our policy......If a Wal-Mart customer has been awarded a concealed handgun license by the state government, Wal-Mart will follow the direction of the state. However, if at anytime while on Wal-Mart property, that customer's concealed weapon becomes visible to Wal-Mart associates or customers, Wal-Mart reserves the right to ask the customer to either reposition the weapon so that it will not be visible, to remove the weapon completely or to leave Wal-Mart property, With the exception of law enforcement personnel, Wal-Mart does not allow any exposed weapons to be worn or carried in public view on Wal-Mart property or in Wal-Mart stores. Customers other than law enforcement personnel wearing or carrying a weapon in an exposed manner will be asked to leave the property immediately.

We appreciate your concern and trust that this message has addressed your concerns regarding this issue.

Thank you, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

  • 4 votes
#1.14 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:10 AM EDT
mountainmike-1199289

The only link I could find to Chris Mathews Hardball video (MSNBC)

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/...-the-president/

This is the type of provocative action I would expect from White Nationalists or other fringe extremist groups. While the guy seems to be on his own making the decision to bring a loaded gun to a townhall meeting with the president, it is an extremely bad precedent to set for others to follow his example.

  • 5 votes
#1.15 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:15 AM EDT
Mike of the North

He was allowed to carry his gun. Question is why? It served no purpose.

The gun serves the same purpose as it does anywhere else, self defense. I'm not sure what the NH carry laws are but some states require open carry. Personally I would have concealed if at all possible and I'd say that if concealment were an option for him then he was obviously trying to make a statement. A statement which most would probably disagree with but one in which he has the right to make.

The gun however is just a tool, no different than a hammer it serves the pourposes of it's user. My hand guns punch 9mm and .45" holes in paper, sometimes hammers are used as weapons.

  • 4 votes
#1.16 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:51 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Im not debating his right to carry. I am debating his poor choice of timing when to carry open. As for the turban and bomb comment or you being uncomforatable around certain races, Means you shouls stay your behind out of those situations.

The public has rights too. No mattter the race. and what they wear should not offend you. Should a muslim take his turban off when the president visits, no. But his turban is not as frightening or pose as much of a danger to the masses as a fool trying to make a statement at a town meeting.

  • 6 votes
#1.17 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:59 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

He is in no was a patriot. He is a fool who saw an opportunity to cause concern or news. Do you think people were uncomfortable with him wearing it. Remember Dr. Spock, What is good for is many if more important than the needs of the one. In this case, the rights of the one. He should have thought more of the history surrounding guns and Presidents and thought better of it.

  • 7 votes
#1.18 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:03 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

They were outsid the polling station because of being intimidated to infringe on their ultimate right which is to vote. Those Law professionals with traing on how to handle situations matted. This nut and his 4 hours firearm.s training did not.

  • 4 votes
#1.19 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:06 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Concerned, Bringing a gun is not patriotic. Knowing Fox News they probabyl suggested everyone should bring a gun and they all would have beem dead patriots. This is why some people and networks deserve to be stamped out and have others decide all the time about their rights. He is the prime example of why thing must constantly be ammended.

  • 4 votes
#1.20 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:09 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Sir, You are right, He is a fool. He was watched buy secret service and police. They have far more guns. He was a fool. And a weak one at that. His choice to even do this shows that he is weak. he should first learn how to fight like a man. That is why guns for the most part are for cowards.

  • 3 votes
#1.21 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:12 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

53M - To hell with his rights when the President of the free world is there to answer questions. To hell with his rights when his bringing a gun threatened everyone elses rights to be there and be heard without haveing to think he was a madman

All he did was hurt the cause. Now fewer and fewer people will attend these meeting and it is all because of an idiot like this trying to make a statement about his right to carry a gun at a health care debate. Does that strike you as a bit touched as he may have been.

  • 3 votes
#1.22 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:15 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Mountain Mike, Of course it is a bad precident. All these guys do is stir the pot. We have too many seniors at these meetings that would be afraid of the sight of this weapon. Fos and other nitwits has to know that there must have been people that left the meeting just because because of his prescence with firearm.

  • 2 votes
#1.23 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:19 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Mike of the North, I see your point. But you have the sence to at least consider consealing. That is where rational thinking comes from. You would have been right to do so in an atmosphere such as this.

This idiot, althought to do what he done, had no such thought. If that would have been in some different areas of the country instead of where frightened litlle people live. That carry concealed weapons, I bet he would have kept his cowardly behind at home.

  • 2 votes
#1.24 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:24 AM EDT
jawill11

To those of you arguing that he was within his right to carry:

His right to carry ends when he is within threatening distance of the President. We have Secret Service for a reason. I have the right to free speech, but that right does not extend to my yelling "fire" in a crowded theater.

  • 10 votes
#1.25 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:37 AM EDT
Average_Guy

Taxinumtwice - how appropo - you demonstrate fully how the Liberal mindset works. First, if you are going to cite an article, please make sure there is a link to the article so we can review the original information.

Second, the Secret Service will set up metal detectors and no one will be allowed into the area with the President if they are armed. They do this at every single townhall or forum, I know I have attended them in the past.

Your irrational fear of anyone not like yourself is on full display here. As usual, the Liberal mindset completely reverses the situation. A law-abiding citizen carrying a firearm supports other people's rights - it does not take away any single right of any other law-abiding citizen! How utterly insane are your comments here on this thread.

"He is a fool, he is weak, he is a coward. Guns are only for cowards?" How in the world did you ever, ever come up with a screwy notion like that? You are the coward because you would sell your freedom and liberty for the false security of a government that has ZERO interest in your personal safety or continued existence.

Wake up and smell the coffee.

  • 3 votes
#1.26 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:19 AM EDT
Larry-304061

Im not debating his right to carry. I am debating his poor choice of timing when to carry open. As for the turban and bomb comment or you being uncomforatable around certain races, Means you shouls stay your behind out of those situations.

The public has rights too. No mattter the race. and what they wear should not offend you. Should a muslim take his turban off when the president visits, no. But his turban is not as frightening or pose as much of a danger to the masses as a fool trying to make a statement at a town meeting.

As you noted, if you're uncomfortable with a weapon, "you should stay your behind at home". You don't understand that you've got a dual standard and that you affirmed exactly what I was talking about. People have the right to peacefully assemble, just as they have the right to carry weapons.

KKK marches, gay rights parades, worshipers of Wicca, and many other things in this country make people uncomfortable. Your discomfort doesn't trump an individuals rights. To you a gun is frightening. To you a turban isn't frightening. To someone else, the exact opposite is true.

As I noted, I think carrying was a dumb move, but only because it's going to bring too much federal attention to him, which is something no one needs.

By the way, your "To hell with his rights" rant was concerning. There is no one in this country that negates a person's rights by their mere presence, and your willingness to rob someone of their rights is exactly what the "lunatic fringe" is afraid of. You're not the only Democrat that thinks the government should be able to freely deprive you of your rights.

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Ben Franklin

  • 3 votes
#1.27 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:21 AM EDT
Ferrari5k

For those that don't know NH law. It's quite legal to "Open Carry" as per The Constitution, the State Attorney General has made it clear that one person's “annoyance and alarm” doesn’t supersede that right. So Get Real.

  • 3 votes
#1.28 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:29 AM EDT
Larry-304061

Jawill11,

To those of you arguing that he was within his right to carry:

His right to carry ends when he is within threatening distance of the President.

Jawill,

suffice it to say that you're wrong. If the man in the news story didn't have the right to have his firearm, he would have been arrested. He wasn't, and you can assure yourself that it wasn't because the Secret Service missed him.

Your screaming "fire" in a crowded theater is a sweet reference. It's completely unrelated to the issue at hand, but a good conversation needs the odd unrelated comment.

  • 3 votes
#1.29 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:32 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Average guy. I happen to own 4 handguns and 9 rifles. They are on display in my rec room. I am former military intelligence. Guns do not scare me. I am in fear of people unlike me. They are irrational in thought and deed. That is my opinion of myself.

As for citing the artile, you are correct. I will do so next time.

  • 5 votes
#1.30 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:42 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Larry, his right to carry a gun does not trump anyone elses right to assemble freely. He lierally robbed everyone of their right to feel safe. How is that OK. I did not mean to hell with his rights literally. I will die for him to freely express his rights, but there is a time and a place for anything. This was not the time to make such a statement.

  • 4 votes
#1.31 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:47 AM EDT
jawill11

Of course the fire reference is completely relevent. We are talking about limitations to constitutional rights. It's not that he did not have the right to carry in general and was breaking a law. This is about being within a certain distance of the President with a weapon. I think the SS did not do a good enough job by letting his remain with the weapon. They have a right to establish a perimeter of protection around the event.

He should have been removed and told he can return without the weapon. That would not be violating his Constitutional rights just as being removed from the theater does not violate my first amendment rights. Get the connection?

  • 4 votes
#1.32 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:54 AM EDT
Schroedingers Cat

Agreed! I know full and well the 2nd Amendment and his local gun regs. but this is just ridiculous! He carried a sign with a quote we all know and carried a gun which is capable of not only drawing the blood to water the tree of Liberty with but also can take the life of whom ever he chooses to draw blood from. And this IDIOT refused to acknowledge the connection between the sign and the carrying of that weapon. His reactions to Chris's question with a guilty Wow! showed his disdain for the reality of this situation, he acted as if Chris was insulting him by asking sane relevant questions. Chris nailed him to the wall repeatedly and William Kostnic came back with the same old tired excuses for his militant actions. This had NOTHING to do with the 2nd Amend. or even state gun regulations! this was a clear and blatant attempt to intimidate those who oppose his antiquated militant RACIST mind set. William Kostnic like so many of the God and Guns crowd know only enough information to make them extremely DANGEROUS! Not to mention that they Secret Service did find a man in the High School with a un registered gun and a knife. These IDIOTS are going to MURDER some one and claim that it was just and is in defence of the Liberty that they clearly know NOTHING about. William Kostnic and his ilk should be the tyrants who give their blood to water the tree of LIBERTY!

  • 6 votes
#1.33 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:04 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

I checked that out. I just finished an article on where this is going and what I believe is why. I think it is an excellent article and you and I would agree wholeheartedly.

I love it when Chris catches these guys. He even had a notebook for his rant. Chris shut him down right out of the gate. LOL I laughed so hard. He can't touch hardball.

  • 3 votes
#1.34 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:13 AM EDT
Larry-304061

Jawill,

The screaming fire scenario doesn't relate. The reason that is a crime is that you are directly endangering peoples health and safety. The effect of screaming "fire" will be to cause a panic and mass exodus that could cause injury and death.

Appearing at a public location with a gun doesn't rise to that level. The equivalent action would have been if the man in the story drew his weapon and started to wave it around.

Being removed from a theater isn't a First Amendment issue, it's a business's right. As I stated in my post earlier, if you want to exclude weapons from an event, have controlled access points, or have it indoors with posted signs excluding weapons from the premises.

  • 3 votes
#1.35 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:37 AM EDT
Average_Guy

700,000,000 firearms killed no one yesterday. (including this person's)

Taxinumtwice - I refer you to the Liberal Lexicon - repetition - keep repeating it long enough and it will become true. That won't work on us.

NO ONES' rights to assemble, or to speak freely were abrograted by this person. Your constant harping that it did will never change that fact. If that were so, he'd be the only one there. You really must do better than this.

  • 6 votes
#1.36 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:41 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

LOL this is laughable. I am so happy you can continue to have a closed mind. As optimistic as you may seem that him coming to that event with a firearm like it is a good thing someone was not hurt, but that it in no way increased the likeyhood that anyone could have. That is my only point.

Before this week is out, and 20 people stuck a gun on their side, how long before someone actually takes one of them. The more often it happens, the likelyhood of something happening increases. You have no argument that it is not. NONE.

It is the number of guns present at a function which increases the likelyhood of gun incidences. You seem to believe that if there were more cars, there will be less accidents.

  • 4 votes
#1.37 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:48 AM EDT
Texasrodeoqueen

That he was on national TV was the really scary part. With all the heated and even homicidal rhetoric we hear from the right wing propagandists, the other lunatics will get even more emboldened. Are they trying to get people killed?

  • 3 votes
#1.38 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:49 PM EDT
Dave in Ma.

He has a right to carry the firearm and the secret service has a right to draw a target on his forehead too. I wonder if he felt the presence of an infrared dot on his? Probably more than one.

  • 2 votes
#1.39 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:27 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

I only wish it would have burned a tattoo on his forhead that read "FOOL"

  • 2 votes
#1.40 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:34 PM EDT
Schroedingers Cat

Average guy.."liberal lexicon"??? No YOU have it back asswards!!! The REPUBLICAN/CONSERVATIVE lexicon is that! But it goes deeper into theirs and yours dark agenda, You people lie to yourselves and keep repeating YOUR lies to YOURSELF and others until it becomes YOUR reality and YOU try to convince WE who can see through YOUR lies that we are wrong when in fact it is YOU who are un able to see past YOUR own LIES! And when WE see through YOUR lies you call us vile names and try to shout us down with YOUR lies! It is called Projection! And it is painfully obvious that the facts won't work on YOU!!!

  • 2 votes
#1.41 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:40 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

My skin is dark but my agenda is enlightenment of the Rich stripping the poor of everything. This country will be on the brink of a revolution as it nearly was as your banker cousins were throwing people on the street.

Sooner or later, you will have have your guns and you will need them when people get seriously fed up with having their life savings and homes stolen by the rich. Next it is their health. The strong ones will rise up and take what has been denied them for so long.

  • 2 votes
#1.42 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:53 PM EDT
Average_Guy

Schroedingers - nice post - next time try actually saying something useful.

Quick question: How do you tell when Liberals are wrong in a discussion?

Answer: they start screaming hysteically at the top of their voice. (much like your screed above)

  • 3 votes
#1.43 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:54 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

EXACTLY. Soon he will get upset and shoot the television because he will find that MSNBC is the only channel that will come on. Then have a heart attack and go to the poor house with the othe 46 million americans. LOL

  • 1 vote
#1.44 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:57 PM EDT
Larry-304061

Which fact is that Schroedingers? The fact that the man that had a holstered weapon was within his rights, or the fact that the police agreed and didn't haul him off to jail?

Oh wait, you think your opinions are the facts, the actual facts are mere supposition in your mind. Your generous use of caps through your tirade shows exactly what Average was saying. You think if you say something loud enough and often enough it makes it true.

For the record, here's your count of the "loud enough and long enough" in your post. You capitalized and "screamed" the word "You" 4 times, "Your" 6 times, and "Yourself" once.

In spite of that, it didn't change the facts, but you did a great job giving a confirming example of exactly what Average Guy was talking about.

  • 2 votes
#1.45 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:06 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

I did not want him to go to jail. He may have gotten injured without his weapon. I simply did not want him to bring to that function. It served no purpose. except to go on TV and get spanked.

  • 1 vote
#1.46 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:11 PM EDT
jawill11

Larry,

You are really misunderstanding my point. You're taking the fire reference too literally. It's simply a common legal reference that points out the inherent limitations in our Constitutional rights. I have a right to free speech, but that does not mean I have a right to speech that endangers other people. I have a right to bear arms, but that doesn't mean the Secret Service cannot make rules to prohibit firearms anywhere near the President, even if the person carrying the gun would be acting within the law under other circumstances.

The point is that the person was carrying the gun legally and on any normal day could have been at that spot with his weapon without incident. On this day, however, he was in the vicinity of the President and that means the Secret Service can set up a perimeter and make rules prohibiting weapons that normally would be allowed in the area. By doing so they are not violating the 2nd amendment just like shutting down dangerous speech is not violating the first amendment.

That is why the fire reference is relevant and that is why this man should have been removed from the area. Not arrested, but removed and not let back around until he got rid of the weapon.

  • 2 votes
#1.47 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:27 PM EDT
Schroedingers Cat

Taxinum2wice...I'm on your side! everything I stated, NOT screeded is true! Of course those on the right are blinded by their ignorance and live bliss full within it. You are wrong about destroying my monitor because of the absence of other video signals, don't join the crazies please, your postings make sense and are proper. Please don't let these hateful people lead you astray. If I seem a bit aggravated by these people it is because they have lost sight of reality, don't let them skew yours.

  • 1 vote
#1.48 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:56 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

That was one of the best posts that I have gotten. I gracefully thank you for it. I will take your point and refraain from going further in the well. Please accept my heartfelt apology.

Forgive the delay, I was in a meeting. I do have to work sometime. LOL

  • 1 vote
#1.49 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:11 PM EDT
Greg-281912

I watched the Chris Matthews video.

I must admit that I was very impressed by the guy with the gun. He had some very good points. He really did nothing illegal. We do have the right to bear arms!

Of course, the Secret Service and policemen have the right to say "No, you can't come into this building, etc., with that gun."

  • 3 votes
#1.50 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:46 PM EDT
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ScienceGuy-356641

Apparently, some of the anti-reform clan have adopted the mindset of the wild West of the mid-19th century. Come to a town hall meeting packing heat, and if anyone (including the presenter) ticks you off enough, either shoot 'em on the spot or string 'em up.

  • 13 votes
#3 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:35 PM EDT
Taxinum2wice

That is what they think thanks to Glen Beck and Hannity. This is absurd. He should have been taken to a backroon and made to watch it. For him to bring it was dumb on its face.

  • 12 votes
#3.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:47 PM EDT
RonBlack66

"either shoot 'em on the spot or string 'em up." -- SG

Oh my!!! That's horrible!!! Are they okay? Were they rushed to the nearest medical center for treatment? Did they survive?

Oh, nobody was injured? You mean what happened in St Louis resulted in one more injury than what occurred at this townhall meeting attended by an armed right-winger? Nevermind.

  • 6 votes
#3.2 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:44 PM EDT
lisa lu

RonBlack66

That's right, no one was hurt, assaulted, shot, or killed. Yet they will still use this to make an issue out of it.

  • 3 votes
#3.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:52 AM EDT
jawill11

You mean what happened in St Louis resulted in one more injury

Let's be clear here. The incident in St. Louis resulted in one fake injury, zero actual injuries, one potential frivolous lawsuit, and a possible Joe the Plumber replacement.

Let's all be glad that the dropped gun did not go off and hurt somebody. Just because it luckily did not happen does not mean the possibility was not there. Imagine if you were attending a meeting of your Congressman with your family and someone drops their gun next to you and it goes off and hits your kid.

There is nothing lighthearted about these incidents. This is the same incendiary, paranoid crap that these fanatical jackasses stirred up in the 90's and it led to the OK bombing. And in the immortal words of Condi Rice, after that happened, they all said "nobody could have seen it coming."

  • 5 votes
#3.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:50 AM EDT
Taxinum2wice

Even if its droped and someone got injured. Same thing. It is irresponsible to bring it in the first place.

  • 2 votes
#3.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:01 PM EDT
RonBlack66

"Let's all be glad that the dropped gun did not go off and hurt somebody." -- jawill

The odds of a gun that is holstered suddenly falling to the ground, then miraculously discharging without the trigger ever being pulled is far less likely than an all-out scuffle taking place when SEIU thugs show up and start putting their hands on others.

Maybe, for the safety of all involved, the communist, George Soros-backed organization SEIU should be banned from these town halls rather than armed right-wingers. But until they are, I suggest that a group of nightstick wielding right-wingers stand patrol outside these town halls as a measure of defense for their people against the physically aggressive SEIU punks. That way, when these SEIU punks start trying to push their weight around and assaulting those that oppose them, they can have their teeth knocked down the back of their throats.

Surely if the NBPP can carry nightsticks and patrol the entrances to polling stations, then right-wingers can carry nightsticks to a town hall. And for those that disagree, understand something. It was your guy (Eric Holder) that made the rules. Right-wingers would just be following the precedence that he set.

  • 3 votes
#3.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:34 PM EDT
jawill11

Ron, I'll restate what I said, if you saw the video of the Kenneth Gladney incident and actually believe he was assaulted, you are working from a very slanted view of reality. He was pulled down or fell down and immediately got back up. He them magically winds up "medicated" in a wheelchair the next day talking about a civil lawsuit (tort reform, anyone?).

And, do you have numbers on how much the eevviill George Soros has given the SEIU? I can't find any evidence that he has given any significant amount to them. I did find a bunch of nutcase paranoid right wind websites complaining about how evil he is and how much he gives everyone, but surprisingle no actual facts or figures. Par for the course.

    #3.7 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:49 AM EDT
    Taxinum2wice

    As an African american, one of my friends just sent me the Video. I did not see that he was jumped or injured either. I watched twice, I did not see it. Sorry.

      #3.8 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:56 AM EDT
      Mike of the North

      "Let's all be glad that the dropped gun did not go off and hurt somebody." -- jawill

      I throw my glocks at a wall, run em over with a truck and beat em with a hammer and they will not go off until I pull the trigger. Contrary to popular belief, guns don't magicly "go off" when dropped. Only those with highly modified triggers or manufacturers defect really suffer that problem.

      • 2 votes
      #3.9 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
      jawill11

      I'm familiar with guns. I'll agree that probably the Glock would be the least likely to malfunction. That does not mean the possibility does not exist, especially on a cheap gun like you mention. I also know if I was there with my one year old, he would have picked the gun up off the floor in no time flat if he was anywhere within range of a fun new shiny object hitting the floor.

      The point is that the irrisponsibility of bringing the gun in and actually losing it is staggering. I want to have the freedom to go to an event with my family, especially one that furthers the democratic process, and not worry about some idiot having a gun there, much less loosing it.

        #3.10 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:14 PM EDT
        Taxinum2wice

        I throw mine too. Right in guncase. I have pictures of my collection, but some are very old and I cannot gaurentee that they will not discharge if loaded dropped.

          #3.11 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:03 PM EDT
          Mike of the North

          I'd agree that dropping/ loosing a gun in a public place is highly irresponsible. I'd even make it a misdemeanor crime if I could. As I said earlier in a previous post, a poperly holstered gun doesn't just fall out and get lost. By the same token, modern firearms, Glocks or otherwise, don't go off unless you pull the trigger. Period. Ruger recalled a bunch of guns voluntarily for this problem which was never confirmed nor duplicated but inhouse or independant testing.

          You do not however have a right to go anywhere without some "idiot" having a gun there. Even where they're banned, some "idiot" still might bring a gun. You have no right to go anywhere and be guaranteed to not get hurt by any means. All you have a right to is civil and/ or criminal recourse depending on the situation.

          • 2 votes
          #3.12 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
          jawill11

          You have no right to go anywhere and be guaranteed to not get hurt by any means. All you have a right to is civil and/ or criminal recourse depending on the situation.

          Now we're just playing semantics, but I do have that right. If someone harms me, then they violated that right. Their criminal or civil punishment is for the violation of my rights.

            #3.13 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:20 PM EDT
            RonBlack66

            "And, do you have numbers on how much the eevviill George Soros has given the SEIU? I can't find any evidence that he has given any significant amount to them."

            The question is not "how much". The fact that George Soros' Open Society Institute gives to them at all means that he supports them.

            Shadow Party

            • 3 votes
            #3.14 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:35 PM EDT
            Taxinum2wice

            Very well put Mike,

            So would you agree that they do not jus fall off, is that to say that you can go anywhere with it and there is no way it can be taken off your side bye anyone. This tool did not even take a moment to look behind him at all. It was as much his as it was the criminal wanting to wreak havoc.

              #3.15 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:15 PM EDT
              Mike of the North

              No that's not to say that it couldn't be taken off your side by anyone. One can take reasonable measures to prevent it like concealment or locking holsters but in reality, even the police can, and has had guns taken from them in a struggle.

              You talking of two VERY different legal arguments here though. In one scenario where a guy drops or loses his gun, he could be found negligent whereas if a guy has it taken by force, he's a victim, not the criminal.

              That is the reason though I advocate conceal carry though I would not support a ban on open carry for other reasons.

              • 1 vote
              #3.16 - Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:24 AM EDT
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              oldfogey

              Taxinum2wice, my article is complete and I appreciate that it was inspired by your article which appeared here: Here. You and your followers can see my article by going to my column or possibly it will show up elsewhere on Newsvine. Thanks. I think we just spent the same day watching town halls.

              • 3 votes
              Reply#4 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:20 PM EDT
              Taxinum2wice

              Read your article, Great. I hope you seen the video.

              • 3 votes
              #4.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:03 PM EDT
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              Average_Guy

              Something is amiss here. First, there is no article linked to this thread so we can't see what the actual story is, just some offhand comment by a contributor.

              Second, the Secret Service would never allow an individual to carry a firearm near the President. Everybody in the townhall probably went through a metal detector first.

              Third, the "Wild West" argument is empty - the per capita crime rate was much lower during the late 1800's than it is now, probably because criminals knew they ran a great risk when committing a crime against an armed population.

              Fourth, the insinuation is that someone who carries a firearm is inherently unstable and "just looking for a chance to shoot someone" is the basest form of Liberal fear-mongering.

              Finally, study after study by your Liberal government has proven that law-abiding citizens carrying firearms are significantly under-represented in shootings. That might be because they are not idealogues like YOU who beleive any ends justify the means.

              Have a happy 2nd Amendment day!

              • 3 votes
              Reply#5 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:38 PM EDT
              Parenchyma

              Second, the Secret Service would never allow an individual to carry a firearm near the President. Everybody in the townhall probably went through a metal detector first.

              Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. But on the off chance that something does happen...well, I don't even want to think about that. Can you say L.A. Riots times about ten thousand?

              • 7 votes
              #5.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:25 PM EDT
              7cents

              Average_Guy

              Liberal fear-mongering??? Oh no, you dont think that they would do anything like that do you?

              • 3 votes
              #5.2 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:10 PM EDT
              eriq samson

              "First, there is no article linked to this thread so we can't see what the actual story is, just some offhand comment by a contributor." - it's called an article - have you been on newsvine long? How does this confuse you?

              • 4 votes
              #5.3 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:27 PM EDT
              student22

              No one is saying it's a crime to carry a gun, I'm just say be responsible where you go with it. Look before you leap.

              • 3 votes
              #5.4 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT
              Taxinum2wice

              7cents. you have got to be a denses mountain man the red white a blue tattoo pasted across your brain by Fox News. This guy was wrong and stupid. Where aer you when innocent people kill people because they can't get a date.

              Or when they kill other people because they think it is for the greater good. Like this loon thinking that his right to carry a gun was so much more important thant everyone's safty at that rally. He is not superman. that pistol did not give him an S on his chest. Sadly, everyone that has to carry open must think it does.

              • 2 votes
              #5.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:37 AM EDT
              hole_in_the_wall

              you cant type, ya bum

                #5.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:33 AM EDT
                Average_Guy

                Taxinum2wice - innocent people kill innocent people? Or killing people for the greater good (you must mean abortion).

                Your position (via your statement) that the law-abiding citizen's legal rights are, and I quote, "more important than everyone's safety at the rally" is completely indefensible. Who was hurt during the rally as a result? Simple question. Stop projecting your fears onto others, please.

                • 1 vote
                #5.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:03 PM EDT
                Taxinum2wice

                I have no fears, I am in my home with lots of guns. People abort children because of people like you and the rest on the right. You are wealthy and yet, you do no want to see a poor person abort a child because she cannot care for it. You don't want to pay for it, you want to talk about what a bad person she is.

                You'd rather she give birth to a child she cannot raise, and increase welfare roles and run up Dr. bills she cant pay so she can work as a slave all of her life to pay taxes for healthcare she cannot afford for herself to keep you from paying higher taxes so you can send your children to college to grow up like you and do the same to her child. I get it. Trust me, I get it real good.

                • 1 vote
                #5.8 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:18 PM EDT
                Average_Guy

                Taxinum2wice - your value judgment speaks volumes. You get an "A" for effort, but unfortunately a "F" for content - you missed me by a mile. I am nothing like that.

                That's the problem with broad generalizations - they are typically wrong; and if you are who you described yourself to be above, I'd think you'd be the first to recognize that.

                • 1 vote
                #5.9 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:50 PM EDT
                Taxinum2wice

                You know average, It is not like that at all.

                  #5.10 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:26 PM EDT
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                  Taxinum2wice

                  If you drop the cheetos and turn the station to MSNBC you will see and hear the report.

                  • 6 votes
                  Reply#6 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:43 PM EDT
                  KGMO

                  It is truly a shame the loyal opposition has taken to brandishing weapons and screaming at the top of their lungs. How in the name of god could they possibly imagine any one will take them seriously or think that they have anything important to say. They are just trying to scare people. They are ignorant bully's and thugs

                  • 17 votes
                  Reply#7 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:46 PM EDT
                  Larry-304061

                  Seriously, pay attention and quit slinging falsehoods. Honesty is a virtue, and intentionally warping the truth is actually as dishonest as outright lying.

                  There were no weapons brandished, otherwise the guy would be going to jail. There also wasn't any screaming, take a look at the video.

                  Without screaming, brandishing a weapon, or even getting in anyone's face, it's hard to see how someone could be called a bully or a thug. Oh that's right, he's one of those wackos that thinks he has Constitutional rights. THAT makes him an ignorant thug apparently.

                  For the record, the guy is also a Libertarian, so you can't even make his actions a part of the Republican "They" that you're trying to portray as trouble makers.

                  • 2 votes
                  #7.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT
                  Taxinum2wice

                  Right, They think this is a game. If someone had gotten shot they would not have had healthcare to be treated. LOL

                  • 2 votes
                  #7.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:39 AM EDT
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                  FL Independent

                  Wow, talk about hysterics.

                  You have no source and the only statement you have is this:

                  On the day the President of the United States plans to speak at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire a person appears with his gun strapped to his leg.

                  What does that even mean? Is it in a holster like a normal citizen would have? It doesnt sound like hes waving it around or threatening anyone.

                  Maybe he is an undercover cop. Maybe he has a license and just always carries it. Theres no information here to make any judgments about anything.

                  You people are going on about how horrible and evil this is with no information and no source to back it. Try applying some sense, reasoning, and asking a few questions before getting hysterical and decrying how bad things are.

                  • 2 votes
                  Reply#8 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:47 PM EDT
                  Taxinum2wice

                  No none of that. It was just announces that He will be appearing on Keith Olberman show tonight. LOL This should be interesting. Besides, this is the type of argument you use after you are caught speeding, you were just trying to make a statement. Now, he will have all the 15 minutes of fame he needs.

                  • 6 votes
                  #8.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:10 PM EDT
                  Taxinum2wice

                  Don't be silly, because it is in a holster does not make it any safer to carry. It threatened everyone elses right to be there and listen without the added problem of watching this guy constantlyl. It was a distraction and no more.

                  • 2 votes
                  #8.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:41 AM EDT
                  Ferrari5k

                  Oh My God! You mean people can just drive cars around and kill other people? Wow, really, 40,000 dead a year! Guns only kill half that and half of those are suicides. I now feel threatened by SUVs.

                    #8.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:39 AM EDT
                    Mary-268849

                    Ummmm...why wasn't he arrested? More strange lies with no backing. Eric Holder said it was okay to carry weapons at the polling places( billy clubs carriedby black panthers)...More of "don't do as I do.....do as I say do" geeeeeeez!!!!

                    • 1 vote
                    #8.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:45 PM EDT
                    Taxinum2wice

                    No do as I say stuff. You mean cecause everyone cannot be wealthy and rape and pillage society as a whole. What you forget, the rich robbed everyone, even their own on this one. He was not supposed to be arrested. Were the Black Panthers arrested? So much for your point.

                      #8.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:51 PM EDT
                      FL Independent

                      Don't be silly, because it is in a holster does not make it any safer to carry. It threatened everyone elses right to be there and listen without the added problem of watching this guy constantlyl. It was a distraction and no more.

                      You were the one being silly. It didnt threaten anyone's 'right' to be there and listen. Some may have felt uncomfortable because it is not the norm in todays society. Cops carry their guns the same way and someone can come up and take it from them, are you equally as worried when there are cops around?

                      Yes it may have been a distraction, again because people are not used to that, but it is legal there to walk around like that and used to be legal all throughout this country to walk around like that. But nothing did happen and your fears were shown to be overblown. And as someone else stated on this thread, you have no idea how many others actually had concealed weapons at this or any other similar type of event. If nothing happens or no one knows, it doesnt get reported.

                      • 3 votes
                      #8.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT
                      Taxinum2wice

                      Undercover cops do not wear pistols on the outside of their clothes. Do they alway carry signs for people to read and take note of their guns too?

                        #8.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:29 PM EDT
                        FL Independent

                        When I asked if he was undercover it was when you first posted this. At that time there were no pictures or real information about what was going on other than your original description of:

                        a person appears with his gun strapped to his leg.

                        And it was not even strapped to his leg.

                        So please dont try to take things out of context and timeframe.

                        • 2 votes
                        #8.8 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:53 PM EDT
                        Taxinum2wice

                        If you were not in a cave, you would see clealy that it was holstered in plain sight on the side of his leg.

                          #8.9 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:17 PM EDT
                          FL Independent

                          Then I guess you were in a cave. Again, when I posted those original comments there was no picture available and YOU were the one who originally posted it was strapped to his leg. Its still the first line of your article, and I quote:

                          On the day the President of the United States plans to speak at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire a person appears with his gun strapped to his leg.

                          • 2 votes
                          #8.10 - Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:21 PM EDT
                          FL Independent

                          My mistake on the strapped to his leg part. It was strapped to his leg. See how easy it is to say when you make a mistake?

                          • 1 vote
                          #8.11 - Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:31 PM EDT
                          Taxinum2wice

                          Thank you. I appreciate your honesty and candidness. Forgive the cave comment. Eveyone does not have cable on in their office constantly. We will get it together.

                            #8.12 - Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:18 PM EDT
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                            nhmouse

                            I know the guy with the gun personally. He was at our BBQ this last weekend.

                            Many commenters here really seem to be suffering from FUD. New Hampshire is an open carry state and it's perfectly legal for him to have a gun there. He wasn't being threatening with it, it never left his holster, he evidently wasn't making any threats (otherwise he'd be gone already). He's just doing what he is allowed to do by law.

                            • 3 votes
                            Reply#9 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
                            Taxinum2wice

                            Im glad you know him I do not think he is a bad person. It was just announced that he will be on Keith Olberman tonight at 8PM on MSNBC. I think, no, I know he was a law abiding citizen. My concern is the people around him. I fear for them. You must know the danger that this could have caused if thing had gotten out of hand. If not, you really need help.

                            • 5 votes
                            #9.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:13 PM EDT
                            Obamasized

                            I can see where they might want to restrict access at an event like this to a person carrying a sidearm.

                            I was up north a several years bcak and a guy walked into a diner with a gun strapped to his leg. Its somewhat odd to see when you are not used to it. Compare the violent crime rate in an area where you may see this sort of thing as opposed to Washington D.C. though. I felt much safer dining with the dude drinking coffee with his six shooter.

                            • 2 votes
                            #9.2 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT
                            Taxinum2wice

                            LOL, I am from Ohio, I know the feeling.

                            • 1 vote
                            #9.3 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:28 PM EDT
                            Kim-298921

                            I attended an event at which Dick Cheney, unfortunately, was the keynote speaker. It was a US Naval Academy commencement in 2006. By the way, he was booed and hissed at.

                            I walked through a metal detector and my purse was searched.

                            So tell me how the President can be at an event where an attendee has a loaded gun?

                            • 1 vote
                            #9.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:20 PM EDT
                            Dave in Ma.

                            Who said it was loaded, I must have missed that part.

                              #9.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:36 PM EDT
                              Ninbyo

                              I'm pretty sure he said something along the lines of bringing one unloaded would be a waste of time... kinda implies it was.

                                #9.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:09 PM EDT
                                Taxinum2wice

                                Thats right , it was locked and loaded. No problem with that either. I live in a State where it is legal to carry concealed but you have to have the rounds separate. Never quite understood that but, this is where the lines get blurred, as does the line of who should carry and should not and the criteria as to whether or not they should be allowed to carry them or what type they can buy. There are too many holes in this one.

                                  #9.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:34 PM EDT
                                  Mariyam

                                  Which state issues a concealed carry license but doesn't allow the carry weapon to be carried loaded?

                                  • 1 vote
                                  #9.8 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:19 AM EDT
                                  Taxinum2wice

                                  Ohio. if driving, you can carry, but bullets must be in the trunk, not in the cab. I know its crazy. I never figured it out. I currently live in Maryland.

                                    #9.9 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:29 AM EDT
                                    Mariyam

                                    I think you may be mistaken. Not having the ability to have it loaded defeats the whole purpose of concealed carry:

                                    From the Revised Code of Ohio (http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/ohio.pdf):

                                    Transporting in Motor Vehicles

                                    · The transportation of loaded, concealed handguns in motor vehicles is permitted, but strict obligations are imposed by the law to protect you and law enforcement. These obligations apply to drivers and occupants. These obligations do not apply if you are storing a firearm for any lawful purpose and it is not on your person or you are lawfully storing or possessing a firearm in your home.

                                    You may not have a loaded handgun in the vehicle if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

                                    If you have a concealed carry permit, you may not transport a loaded, concealed handgun in a vehicle unless it is carried in one of the following ways:

                                    · The loaded handgun is in a holster secured on the person. Ohio law previously required carrying firearms in a holster in plain sight. The "plain sight" provision has been removed from the law.

                                    · The loaded handgun is in a closed case, bag, box, or other container that is in plain sight and that has a lid, a cover, or a closing mechanism with a zipper, snap, or buckle, which lid, cover or closing mechanism must be opened for a person to gain access to the handgun, or

                                    · The loaded handgun is securely encased by being stored in a closed, glove compartment or console,

                                    · or in a case that is locked.

                                    (2) Division (A)(2) of this section does not apply to any person who, at the time of the alleged carrying or possession of a handgun, is carrying a valid license or temporary emergency license to carry a concealed handgun issued to the person under section 2923.125 or 2923.1213 of the Revised Code or a license to carry a concealed handgun that was issued by another state with which the attorney general has entered into a reciprocity agreement under section 109.69 of the Revised Code, unless the person knowingly is in a place described in division (B) of section 2923.126 of the Revised Code.

                                    • 1 vote
                                    #9.10 - Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:49 PM EDT
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                                    Shub Tnediserp Remrof

                                    What in the hell are we thinking?? This has gone entirely too far. This would never happen in a foregin country why does it have to happen here?

                                    What are you talking about don't you remember the shoe thrower story

                                    The man has his rights just like every one else, and I can almost guarantee that a few people in the crowd probably had pocket knifes or pepper spray. Aren't those considered weapons too.

                                    • 4 votes
                                    Reply#10 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:18 PM EDT
                                    Taxinum2wice

                                    They did, and one was arrested with one. Gues what, they checked he car and he had a gun and you know what now....he is in jail under Federal indictment for carrying without a liscence and being ran through by the CIA. All that for what???

                                      #10.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:36 PM EDT
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                                      One Miscreant

                                      If the Secret Service didn't have an agent shadowing or a sniper "eyeing" this guy, they should have all been "fired". Pun intended.

                                      I also have to agree with those who are used to seeing firearms openly carried, as routine. This seems to be sensationalist "news making". This man was no threat. That's why he's not in jail or dead. Get on with it people.

                                      Was Jefferson any less of a founding father because he believed the quote this man espoused? No, had Jefferson got his way, the constitution would have been rewritten every 19 years or so. I think he would have cleaned the "Congressional House" too. One would have expected it to be less than clean, as he was intoxicated by revolution.

                                      • 1 vote
                                      Reply#11 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:24 PM EDT
                                      Taxinum2wice

                                      So what, They were so focused on him, they would have missed the real threat.

                                      • 1 vote
                                      #11.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:45 AM EDT
                                      One Miscreant

                                      So what, They were so focused on him, they would have missed the real threat.

                                      So what? Is that an argument? Or a rubber/glue defense? They could have all been sitting around and drinking beer and playing poker too. You are way too dismissive to hold an earnest dialog. Thanks for "listening".

                                      The Secret Service is a world class organization. It would take a full on assault for them to take their eye off the ball that badly. You should understand presidential security, before making such a childish statement. These people are willing to take a bullet for the president and they are very good at what they do.

                                      • 2 votes
                                      #11.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:48 AM EDT
                                      Taxinum2wice

                                      I am well aware of that. But you seem to make it OK because he has protection as the fact that the guy was there locked and loaded and they be aware. My contention is they could have been focused on somthing or someone else. You are dismissive of the pistol packer.

                                        #11.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:54 PM EDT
                                        One Miscreant

                                        Exactly how was I being dismissive again, there bubba? But, I guess you only read what you wanted to read.

                                        If dismissive is expecting the Secret Service to do thier jobs and remove all threats to the president, yup that's me dismissive. Since, they did not do so, one can reasonably conclude, he was no threat. BTW-they were probably focused on many people that day and we will never know if there was an even bigger threat. I hope they can multitask. *sarcasm*

                                        If I was being dismissive when I posted that this act, "..seems to be sensationalist "news making", yup that's me Mr. Dismissive. When both the media and this guy were both clearly overreacting. They both got the attention they were seeking and now you have too.

                                        I think dismissive is a post(s) which judges a situation without facts. You dismissed his rights, even though you have no idea where he was in relation to the meeting or the president and you have the same rights, as it were. You dismissed the Secret Services ability to do their jobs, even though its reasonable to conclude they did. And you dismiss anyone who disagrees with you. Class dismissed, unless you want to take a "shot" at the Jefferson question in #11.

                                        • 1 vote
                                        #11.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:31 PM EDT
                                        Taxinum2wice

                                        His comments certainly applied then, and most do now. However the men he spoke of then had twice the honor, half the propensity for greed, and a quarter of the need for attention.

                                        This is true and time has proven that we are on this earth but for a moment in time, the rights of all before were not protected, nor will ours be after we have gone to another place.

                                        "I accept all provided me by men who sacrificed their lives for the way I exist today, Yet I know, as certain as death will one day befall me, In that moment, my rights will have only existed for my freedom as I live today "

                                        Taxinumm 2009.

                                          #11.5 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:25 PM EDT
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                                          mybrainworks

                                          I am not full supporter of gun control however the right to take them just any ole palce you want is just asking for trouble. I have said it before and I will say it again I don't believe that we need gun control that takes away aLL GUNS BUT i WILL SIGN UP TO HELP COLLECT THE uZIS and Ak47s. I will also support laws that prohibt the right to carry guns into public venues such as meetings.bars,ect. There is NO reason acceptable enough to me that will convince me that anyone other than law enforcement ,security personel or owners of a high risk business need to do that. I too have been saying for weeks that someone will get hurt or worse as this insanity at town hall meeting continue

                                          • 3 votes
                                          Reply#12 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:40 PM EDT
                                          southwest Page

                                          I disagree, some of the shooting lately may not of happened if citizens had the ability to protect themselves. You might think twice about shooting Innocent people if you knew some might be armed.

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #12.1 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
                                          7cents

                                          mybrainworks

                                          I am sure I will be called some sort of a name for this, but you do not want to be the one who COLLECTS the ak47's, and uzi's. at least not mine. there are things I will die for, and keeping any gun I have is one of them. and I bet there are more people like me that think the same way. So please dont be the brave one to try and take what I have.

                                          nothing personal here!!!

                                          • 2 votes
                                          #12.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:24 AM EDT
                                          lisa lu

                                          7cents

                                          I'll bring mine and be proud to stand beside you.

                                          • 3 votes
                                          #12.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:46 AM EDT
                                          Taxinum2wice

                                          I will be glad to take it and use it on you. Just to make a point about how foolish you were to bring it in the first place.

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #12.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:46 AM EDT
                                          Ferrari5k

                                          The Great Thing about America is we have 50 Different and Diverse States. I know the Libs want One Big State run by DC (what a screwed up town) and want to believe we are one plastic culture singing the same song, but we aren't. We are all individuals residing in The State with the kind of laws we prefer. If someone from DC or Ohio can't deal with New Hampshire's culture then they should mind their own business while the rest of us celebrate true DIVERSITY.

                                          Diversity is only a Code word to them, it means something totally different to us..

                                          • 1 vote
                                          #12.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:09 AM EDT
                                          Taxinum2wice

                                          Great point Ferrari. So, do you think the President of them all should alter his schedule or hire more protection when attending a state that has open carry permits? Just curious? How would you suggest that be handled.

                                            #12.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:58 PM EDT
                                            Larry-304061

                                            Taxinum,

                                            Because you're curious, I'll repeat exactly what I've said multiple times in this thread. If you want there to be no weapons, you have controlled access points. Cordon off an area and check people entering the few city blocks you have locked down. Indoors, post signs that no one is allowed to carry any weapon of any kind. Job done and no one's rights are violated.

                                            I have done exactly what I just said above, with the general public, on military installations. It's easy to do, and although someone can sneak in a weapon if they try hard enough, once they slip past a controlled point that advertises no weapons beyond that mark, they violate the law.

                                            I told you, this guy acted ignorantly, because he's going to have federal "friends" for at least as long as Obama is in office, but he did not violate the law. Any of you that actually stand for individual's rights should stand up for this poor guy's right to do what he did, even if you feel it's dumb, which I do.

                                            • 2 votes
                                            #12.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:40 PM EDT
                                            Taxinum2wice

                                            Who is going to pay for it??? Why does a cash strapped city have to foot the cost of for this tool or any tool that does something this stupid. I know he had a right to carry his gun, this tool. i agree that he should have that right. I do not agree that this day was a day to do it.

                                            I too sir have been very clear on this point. This guy is an opportunistic prick. That is my opinion, and I am sticking to it. I do not care how many times you insist that you are correct, or that anyone has to jump through hoops for some prick wearing a timothy McVeigh shirt. I disagree with your point.

                                            They were aware he was there before the President appeared, he was told to remain on private property and away from the president by 700 yards. That is not the point. AT ALL.

                                            Period. Keep it movin.

                                              #12.8 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
                                              Larry-304061

                                              The reason that the city has to pay for it is that first, the secret service budget and increased local enforcement is baked in. Even if it weren't, not being able to afford to pay for a constitutionally promised right isn't a reason to disallow it. If my state couldn't afford voting booths or the people to count my vote, that's not my issue. If they deny me that right because of cost, that is my issue, but once I and the ACLU are done, I think they'll think it's cheaper to allow me to vote. Purely conjecture, but a decent comparison.

                                              I agree with your second paragraph. He's an idiot, and in my opinion he did it for attention, but he violated no laws in doing so. There's nothing scary about it. Nothing that casts dispersions on anyone that supports gun laws. It's purely a bad idea. I don't like Klan rallies and I don't like Black Panther demonstrations, but in spite of my beliefs, I just wince and shake my head. I don't blame large segments of the populace for what I see, and I defend the demonstrators rights by saying to myself, "You go you short-bus riding idiot you!"

                                              • 2 votes
                                              #12.9 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:52 AM EDT
                                              Taxinum2wice

                                              Ferrari..

                                              State run by DC (what a screwed up town)

                                              I agree, I just opened an office within minutes of DC and it is a horrible place directly surrounding the White House. Do you remember when George SR. brought a big ROCK of cocaine on national TV saying that it was purchased a few blocks away? That was nuts. thats when I became interested in Politics. I was a Republican then.

                                                #12.10 - Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:22 PM EDT
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                                                Taxinum2wice

                                                I am in total agreement. I have only began it within the last week. It was only a matter of time. Now, they arrested someone else at the same meeting with a gun without a liscence. I have anothther prediction. That was just in New Hampshire. Wait till he goes down south.

                                                Now that this idiot has taken the spotlight for carrying his, someone else will want to to get famous for using it. Anything to take the spotlight.

                                                • 1 vote
                                                Reply#13 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:53 PM EDT
                                                mybrainworks

                                                I agree and I have written a few articles on how the "mainstream" media feeds this frenzy.

                                                We need to quit (as you say) spotlighting these idiots

                                                • 3 votes
                                                Reply#14 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:05 PM EDT
                                                Taxinum2wice

                                                That is correct. Next this week, Everyone at a town hall will be open carrying a weapon jsut to make a point and get on you tube.

                                                • 1 vote
                                                #14.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:47 AM EDT
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                                                Spike Eng2

                                                Guns in Church guns on campuses now guns at town hall meetings can this be happening in the land of the brave? Lot of insecure people ,what did this guy expect to encounter at a town hall ? Maybe he knew the Birthers and tea baggers would be there.

                                                • 4 votes
                                                Reply#15 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT
                                                Ferrari5k

                                                He should be more afraid of the Dems that cause 70% of gun deaths in America (FBI Stats).

                                                • 2 votes
                                                #15.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:12 PM EDT
                                                Taxinum2wice

                                                I'd love to see that. Although it sounds resonable because they are mostly poor, addicted, black or hispanic. I have no doubt that it is accurate. Can someone recall, when a criminal was legally able to buy a gun in this country? Although it may be clear they are doing all the killing.

                                                Sounds l a bit like the cocaine conspiracy to me. Any poor drug infested drug dealers been to columbia lately?

                                                  #15.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:01 PM EDT
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                                                  mybrainworks

                                                  hey don't lump all of us southerners in one pot. there are actually some of us down here that have brains. And if the nut jobs ( see 12.1) did not have guns then no innocent people need to worry about getting shot or carrying a gun for protection.

                                                  • 2 votes
                                                  Reply#16 - Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:56 PM EDT
                                                  Taxinum2wice

                                                  Thats right again. If he was weak or threatened, he should have stayed at home.

                                                  • 3 votes
                                                  #16.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:48 AM EDT
                                                  fedupwithliberals

                                                  And if the nut jobs ( see 12.1) did not have guns then no innocent people need to worry about getting shot or carrying a gun for protection.

                                                  Do you honestly believe most gun crimes are committed by people who legally own guns (for whatever reason - protection, hunting, target shooting), who have taken the time to apply for carry permits, submit to a background check and take safety classes?

                                                  • 1 vote
                                                  #16.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:46 PM EDT
                                                  Ninbyo

                                                  I'm more concerned about his sign and message combined with the fact he was carrying a loaded weapon than the weapon alone.

                                                    #16.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:49 PM EDT
                                                    Taxinum2wice

                                                    I'd love to see that. Although it sounds resonable because they are mostly poor, addicted, black or hispanic. I have no doubt that it is accurate. Can someone recall, when a criminal was legally able to buy a gun in this country? Although it may be clear they are doing all the killing.

                                                    Sounds l a bit like the cocaine conspiracy to me. Any poor drug infested drug dealers been to columbia lately?

                                                      #16.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:02 PM EDT
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                                                      Zanyzazu

                                                      well I learned something today....you spell Patriot ..A-S-S-H-O-L-E

                                                      • 3 votes
                                                      Reply#17 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:05 AM EDT
                                                      Taxinum2wice

                                                      Bill Oreilly is just pronouncing it incorrectly. LOL

                                                      • 2 votes
                                                      #17.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:49 AM EDT
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                                                      Sebbydad

                                                      I don't like it, but he broke no laws. The gun remained holstered, he did not attempt to threaten or intimidate, while not a particularly great speaker, he did not appear to be fanatical. If this is the true face of the opposition, I'm ok with it. he still buys the lies, and he believes what he believes, but he did not attempt to shut anyone else down. He has a right to legally have the gun he had, while not the best judgement call, I can't go as far to call him a nut.

                                                      • 2 votes
                                                      Reply#18 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:21 AM EDT
                                                      Taxinum2wice

                                                      I can, he did not break laws but he did break the rules. They were not intended for this purpose. Guns are not used to make a statement. When they are, peole usually die because they think they are not speaking loudly enough.

                                                      • 2 votes
                                                      #18.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:51 AM EDT
                                                      TicTac-804370

                                                      I agree, I do not like it, but he was not breaking any laws. I do think it was a dumb ass move to garner attention and had absolutely nothing to do with the 2 amendment. You can be damn sure that the Secret Service was watching this guy like a hawk. If that gun had come out of the holster for even a nanosecond the SS would have been all over him, at the very least.

                                                      Ona side note: It is also legal for Fred Phelps and his little clan to protest at the funerals of American soldiers that died serving our country. Doesn't that piss you off? Just because something is not against the law does make it right.

                                                      • 3 votes
                                                      #18.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:50 AM EDT
                                                      fedupwithliberals

                                                      he did not break laws but he did break the rules.

                                                      Which rules? Yours?

                                                      They were not intended for this purpose

                                                      What purpose? To make a statement? It was a statement he made legally, whether you like it or not. No different than waving (or burning) a flag. He did not remove it from his holster, did not threaten anyone, and was behaving in a civilized manner.

                                                      When they are, peole usually die because they think they are not speaking loudly enough.

                                                      Really? Could you provide us some links of people legally carrying weapons, killing people to make a point?

                                                      • 1 vote
                                                      #18.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
                                                      Taxinum2wice

                                                      Tic Tac, thats right, that means the laws are flawed, Just as the men, who were human may have been flawed when they were written. If they knew that this society would have become so capitalist and that everything would be sold no matter the consequence, the law would have been drafted differently.

                                                      We sell eyes, breasts, body parts and cars and mainly guns to kill in other countries; Anyone up in arms about gun exports? No. That is because there is a huge gun lobby.

                                                        #18.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:06 PM EDT
                                                        Larry-304061

                                                        Taxinum2wice,

                                                        The laws, specifically basic constitutional law, is not flawed. It's part of the bedrock of this country. We should strive to understand the laws of our country, attempt to make peace with them, and if we find irreconcilable differences with our own values, move to a country that better suits our values.

                                                        As Americans, we are are great because of the laws that were set in place at our founding, not in spite of them. We live in times that are so tame so as to be unable to understand real strife, real sacrifice, and real greatness. Of course I mean holistically, not in the shape of one random individual.

                                                        Think back to the days after 9/11. All of us knew what it meant to be an American, knew what it meant to love our neighbor in spite of our differences, and were truly of one mind. That is the environment our country was founded in. Not from a forge that operated for a day as in 9/11, but instead from almost 30 years of war, where failure meant extinction.

                                                        Tread lightly when you seek to minimize the founding documents of this nation, born of the thoughts and deeds of great men and women, under times that compelled them to draft those very laws to guarantee us freedoms not just for the times we live in now, but what we may suffer in the future.

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                        #18.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:01 PM EDT
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                                                        Michpainter

                                                        Wow he carried the gun because he had the right to,well let's go back to the wild west this is just as stupid as stupid could get it was nothing more than someone trying to get their 15 minutes of fame,yes you have the right to bear arms, but you also have the right to use your brain, and I swear it is getting to the point where it is beyond rational,there is a reason people do not bring a gun to a place where the President is at.

                                                        I had some concerns about the health care reform, but I will tell you what I have taken from this whole crazy non-sense people ought to man up and just say what most of these birthers and other nuts like Rush want to say but lack the balls to say it ,they are upset because of his race they tip toe around it,if your so into the rights than say it get it out there it is so obvious it makes me sick,wake up it is a diverse society and last I knew all the people who are screaming about birth certificates and other nonsense ought to stop and think the real Americans who had this country first till it was taken from them was the Native American our ancestors came from all over adding to the diversity of this country,it's 2009 and I think we are going backwards instead of forwards anyone who does not think there is problems with the health care system in this country is wrong we may not like all the parts of any of these bills ,but to use the platform that is ment for people to voice their concerns and get answers for all the other nonsense is making it like it has become dangerous, with the death panels,the tax paid abortions and every other out right lie it is leading people who want to believe anything right down the road to violence,I hope iam wrong but it seems like it is pushing the buttons on some who think like this guy hey I will take my gun,next it will be the person who uses it.

                                                        • 3 votes
                                                        Reply#19 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:43 AM EDT
                                                        Taxinum2wice

                                                        The rights of everyone superceed his right to carry open. There were far too many people at risk to do something this stupid.

                                                        • 2 votes
                                                        #19.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:52 AM EDT
                                                        Average_Guy

                                                        WRONG - absolutely 100% incorrect. Taxinum2wice - I expected better from you than that. No one's rights EVER supersede anyone else's rights. Simple as that.

                                                        • 1 vote
                                                        #19.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:11 PM EDT
                                                        Taxinum2wice

                                                        Where where do you draw the line. His right to have that pistol does not supersede the safety of everyone around him. The people around him does not prevent him from carrying a weapon in public, no matter how volitile the situation is.

                                                        Where is the disconnect.

                                                          #19.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:21 PM EDT
                                                          Average_Guy

                                                          You're getting there now, we just have a little further to go in this teachable moment.

                                                          I would put it to you that there is no disconnect. Not one single person's rights were violated at this event, which has been my contention the whole time. They have the right to peacably assemble - they did. They were there, they assembled, they exercised free speech. No problem at all.

                                                          Your comments are based on a false assumption; that the posession of a firearm encroached on other's rights (specifically their safety). There is no Constitutional right to safety - in fact the courts have ruled time and again that only WE are ultimately responsible for OUR safety. That's why you can't sue the police for not preventing a crime.

                                                            #19.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:14 PM EDT
                                                            fedupwithliberals

                                                            The rights of everyone superceed his right to carry open.

                                                            No, that's why we have open carry laws (or concealed, depending on the state). He has the legal right to do so. As does anyone else in that crowd, if they choose.

                                                            I don't smoke, don't like being around smoke, it's dangerous to those around the smoker (trust me, I have asthma). However, at this point in time, it is legal. There are legal limitations (age, not inside many buildings, etc.) but having a lit cigarette in most public places is not a crime.

                                                            Now: how many people die from smoking-related deaths every year? How many from shootings involving a legal weapon? Trust me, I'm much more afraid of being around cigarette smoke and having an asthma attack than I am of being shot by someone who has taken the time and hassle to obtain a carry permit.

                                                            • 1 vote
                                                            #19.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:17 PM EDT
                                                            Taxinum2wice

                                                            Average, I have to give it to you. Your comment below was in fact a teachable moment.

                                                            Your comments are based on a false assumption; that the posession of a firearm encroached on other's rights (specifically their safety). There is no Constitutional right to safety - in fact the courts have ruled time and again that only WE are ultimately responsible for OUR safety. That's why you can't sue the police for not preventing a crime.

                                                              #19.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:09 PM EDT
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                                                              ultra low frequency

                                                              so tell me...if it was bush do you think it would have been ok?...here's what i think and i'll be blunt...i think that a LOT of white far right republicans want the president dead because they firmly believe that a black man will ruin the nation...i think that many want the glory that would come with killing the president...can you reliably say that if this nut had a clear shot that he would not have taken it?...if any of you 2nd amendment gun toting and gun loving republicans had a clear shot at the president, would you NOT take it...come on, tell the truth...stop hiding behing smoke screens and come on out and tell us that you are the people that we know you are...scared, reactionary raciosts...just be truthful...you know you would love to kill a N*gg@ if you could...

                                                              • 3 votes
                                                              Reply#20 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:59 AM EDT
                                                              Sebbydad

                                                              If it had been Bush, he would only have been allowed to protest 8 blocks away and there would have been no press.

                                                              • 5 votes
                                                              #20.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:06 AM EDT
                                                              fedupwithliberals

                                                              Here we go again...if you're a white Republican, you're a racist. If you're a white Republican who owns a gun, you automatically want to kill the president.

                                                              Funny, but the only racist crap I hear these days is coming from the far (and not so far) left.

                                                              Ridiculous. Grow up.

                                                              • 2 votes
                                                              #20.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:21 PM EDT
                                                              Average_Guy

                                                              ULF - one of two choices:

                                                              1. Either you are pulling our leg by some attempt at sarcastic humor? Which fails utterly and completely.
                                                              2. You are serious? In which case your post is both pathetic and grotesque.

                                                              Regardless, please do better next time.

                                                              • 1 vote
                                                              #20.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT
                                                              Ferrari5k

                                                              The Rascist Lefties always want to make everything about Race. Everytime they get beat by the facts and the truth, they decide to insult the Minority community by telling the world that because Blacks have different skin color, they must be hated, but not by them, of course. I think not.

                                                              Most Conservatives don't even CONSIDER race, it doesn't enter our minds, let alone our converstaions. But the Left, they're like Coke Freaks, that's all they talk about. We know you love to keep them feeling like they need you to protect them from the evil Conservatives. They're all grown up now and are quite capable of taking care of themselves.

                                                              • 1 vote
                                                              #20.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:20 PM EDT
                                                              Taxinum2wice

                                                              As a black man. That has to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard.

                                                                #20.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:12 PM EDT
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                                                                Thomas-Jefferson

                                                                We need to split into two countries. One that can handle freedom and one that is statist.

                                                                  Reply#21 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:29 AM EDT
                                                                  Taxinum2wice

                                                                  No, one country is enough, We just need to put all the nuts in New Hampshire and let them all carry guns when the Pope visits.

                                                                  • 2 votes
                                                                  #21.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:53 AM EDT
                                                                  Ferrari5k

                                                                  Excellent, yes. We are much too divided. We on the Right want people to be responsible for themselves, govern themselves with as few Administrators as possible, as effieciently as possible. We expect people to mind their own business and not try to push their idea of how people should live down everyone's throat, to include around the world.

                                                                  The Left wants Laws for Everything, control of everyone and a government to feed, cloth, house, protect, and think for them. They want to live off everyone elses work and nickel. They're like nosey gabbing ol' ladies, dying to insult anyone that doesn't agree with them. They can haveall that, just move to Canada, I hear it's got just want they want.

                                                                  • 1 vote
                                                                  #21.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:40 PM EDT
                                                                  Taxinum2wice

                                                                  I do not think you would want that. Then you would have to feed on each other. You need the poor and weak, and uninsured. That is the only way you will gey money from the Government. Then, you take it and spend it with the chinese or french.

                                                                  This country has serious issues that we will never solve here.

                                                                    #21.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:15 PM EDT
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                                                                    mountainmike-1199289

                                                                    Taxi:

                                                                    Thanks for drawing our attention to this. I'm sure this news story is going to take off. Chris will probably exploit for maximum self attention. But I can also think of the BBC and other foreign news sources picking up the story as evidence of a typical weird American attitude toward guns - a Dodge City mentality.

                                                                    Glinda:

                                                                    Thank you for the link. I am hoping the interaction with Chris Mathews makes it onto youtube at some point.

                                                                    I don't believe the "right to bear arms" covers showing up at a presidential event with a pistol. That is a demand that we bypass the obvious risk to the president, and that is a risk I don't want to see us take. They have security gates at many high schools in the country for their football and basketball games, so why can't that start being the practice for presidential events?

                                                                    And I have no issue with the normal range of guns being around and secured for self defense in your household or for the normal range of use on a farm or ranch or for typical hunting. But this is going way too far.

                                                                    • 2 votes
                                                                    Reply#22 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:40 AM EDT
                                                                    Taxinum2wice

                                                                    I agree, but it has also goe far enough where you can expect to see more guns at town halls. I gaurentee, this week you will see that there are many town hall cancelled because of this idot. So much for transparency and open forumn.

                                                                    • 1 vote
                                                                    #22.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:55 AM EDT
                                                                    Ferrari5k

                                                                    I guess you anti-gun guys are wrong since nothing is being said about it except the Left. Nothing will be done to the guy. You probably believe what you've been told by Lefty Congressman about the Mexican Drug Cartels getting their Automatic weapons from America, even though the ATF, The Border Patrol and ICE agree that those come from China and Israel because it's almost impossible to get them here. Saw that on CSPAN, TIVO'd it, too, Excellent Senate Hearing..

                                                                      #22.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:46 PM EDT
                                                                      Taxinum2wice

                                                                      Someone has to pay for them. The best was to take over a country is not to blow it up, the best way is the fracture its people and supply both sides with guns. They will kill each other. Then we can pillage the rest for its resourses.

                                                                        #22.3 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:21 PM EDT
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                                                                        Zanyzazu

                                                                        Dear gun toting historian :

                                                                        Everyone complains about taxes going up...it is not fun to pay out your money. But if we didnt how would we pay the bills to run this country? All people talk about is social programs, and it isn't even about that.

                                                                        You love highways, bridges, and street lights, heated public buildings, air conditioned in summer.

                                                                        You love so many things such as parks and clean lakes,natural sites do not stay beautiful when so many people go through them each day for years on end.

                                                                        You are the first to take a piece of land and chop it into tiny pieces and build on every square inch to make a profit. You have upset the ecology, and stopped the rain, you cause the ozone to become destroyed. There are laboratories and research centers and space travel and study and so many many things that we need now that we didn't need in 1913....or earlier. Somebody needs to tell you this is 2009.

                                                                        Why can't you see that you are using up recourses. Why can't you see you are raising the need for all of what we must have...clean water to drink, rich earth to grow food, clean pastures for clean animals. Fresh air to breathe. Ways to clear out polution, remove garbage from out of the waters.Destroy hazardous wastes from bio chemicles, and garbage dumps.

                                                                        Women are too lazy to wash diapers and the land fills and garbage dumps are filled with diapers and it is foul and filthy and vermin and germs breed. Our surface water is contaminated by cemetaries and dead bodies. Hospitals are dirty and breed death, and no medial coverage spreads illness to everyone . Our schools are contaminated with diseases.

                                                                        People are uneducated with out taxes and money for all of this. And all you can see are social programs.

                                                                        Where are all of these jobs people can do? Where are wages to help so people can afford to take care of families and not need help? Where do people go to get educated so they can work in jobs to get paid better ? Where do the returning heroes go after your wars?Who gives them new legs and arms, treatment, supplies, wheel chairs, hospital beds at home, cars equipped to drive with no legs. Medication to help with the pain that never stops.

                                                                        Where will the money come from to feed people so they do not murder you for a few pennies to eat,or buy a bandage, or a pain pill?

                                                                        Do you think your life would be safe if all of the poor people were desperate and no help was there? How long do you think your money would be safe. Now dont bother to tell me about your gun and how you would kill them ...You and your gun would lay in a pool of blood and the gun soon taken to kill for the next meal. The truly desperate have no problem killing your whole family so dont talk through your azz and tell me how your gun would protect you....not even fool....not even. You might kill one, but ten would kill you.You would not have any kids or grandchildren to worry about the bills in the future ....there would be no future for any of you.

                                                                        I am a senior woman and if hungry enough I know how to kill you. If treated like animals ...people will be animals. They will stuff your big history book in your dead azz. The birds will feed off of you. They will kill you for shelter...so far many have slept in the streets but if they saw a fat cat and he refused to pay a tax....with so many families in the street now with foreclosures....that day would end. I would kill you for your house,and burn your funiture in your fancy fireplace to keep my babies warm....if you were pig enough not to pay taxes.You food would taste so good. You jewelry and money would buy me more.

                                                                        You talk about a revolution and how you would do things...with your gun...do you think the rest would just sit and watch you??? Do you think for one moment they can't have a gun too...think again fool. Do you think for one nano second that you would get away alive?

                                                                        Azzhole...I dont think so.

                                                                        And you moan about taxes? You better think it all over again.

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                                                                        Reply#23 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:01 AM EDT
                                                                        Mariyam

                                                                        What ?!?

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                                                                        #23.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:23 PM EDT
                                                                        Taxinum2wice

                                                                        That was just too much to respond. I think he is a bit upset. I got lazy diapers and landfills out of it. LOL

                                                                          #23.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:20 PM EDT
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                                                                          GiGi-767983

                                                                          I agree, and said the very same thing.... 'WHAT A NUTCASE THIS MAN IS !"

                                                                          A gun strapped to his leg, then showing up to share his wild and weird thoughts to the world on national television, was beyond crazy ! All I can say is, I hope the FBI or CIA keeps an eye on this guy !

                                                                          This is what's produced by Fox News Channels, Talking Heads, they get people like this GUN TOTTING MAN to go to the next level !

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                                                                          Reply#24 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:57 AM EDT
                                                                          Taxinum2wice

                                                                          I am certain that he now has a file with the CIA as thick as our thumb. He is such a fool. Not only him, but his friends and family. Everyone he has been associated with.

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                                                                          #24.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:59 AM EDT
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                                                                          Unashamed

                                                                          Wow-  I can't believe what I'm reading and seeing on the news.  A blatant attack on a man who is exercising his right to bear arms, given by our Constitution.  Sure you may see the video and say to yourself "I've never seen such a thing", or "that shouldn't be legal"... well it is legal and there are millions of people in the US who see it and don't "freak out".  The slope the media is going down is; "you have certain rights, but can only exercise them when a certain group of people say it is okay for you to exercise them"...um that's not freedom that's asking permission which is what the gentleman was trying to get across on the Hardball interview.  Our government has been growing, bigger and bigger over the years, and with the new administration the scope, responsibilities, and reach of the government is getting HUGE. If we continue this course we won't be having these kinds of discussions because the government will be telling us what to do, how to think, where to work, ect....; and in trade, we will get free handouts, (bailouts), free health care, and a global stance without sovereignty.  If you think this is a fair trade by all means blow the horn, call him a "RIGHT WING NUT" and be happy with the new state of the country, but if you believe in true freedom, small government, self responsibility, stand tall and proud knowing that the powers that be are afraid of the momentum that we are showing, as proof by this attack on a man exercising his constitutional rights.  

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                                                                          Reply#25 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:13 AM EDT
                                                                          Taxinum2wice

                                                                          You miss the point. Who cares he carried open, it is the law and he is well within his rights. The issue is does him doing so at that particular event, given the history of this country and as many nuts and far right extremist at these sort of demonstrations put others at risk. HE DID. There is no avoiding that fact.

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                                                                          #25.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:16 AM EDT
                                                                          Unashamed

                                                                          No I think that you are missing the point. This isn't like yelling "fire" in a movie theater and then claiming free speech, what he did was not past the laws and statues that are in his state so why are we chastising him for following the law and exercising his rights? I don't want to do a "in your face" but if the argument that you are trying to make is along the lines of "what if one of the other right wing nuts around could have pulled his gun out of his holster and then attacked someone" I ask you to please list with supporting facts an assassination that has taking place in the past, that the assassin would be classified as a right winger - all in memory have been tied to the left and far left...

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                                                                          #25.2 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:42 AM EDT
                                                                          Ryan-

                                                                          Unashamed, I totally agree with you, I am in shock that so many people attack this man for exercising his rights. It just goes to show how many people on the far left don't believe in the Constitution.

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                                                                          #25.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:39 AM EDT
                                                                          Taxinum2wice

                                                                          Does it really matter what side they are from. I emphasised right because that is what he cliamed to be. Now, you guys can make him a hero and put him on a dollar if you like and I will still spend it. But for him to come to this place in packing full heat, he should be prepared to be roasted for his poor choice.

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                                                                          #25.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:28 AM EDT
                                                                          Ryan-

                                                                          Did he do anything unlawful? No! So what is the problem? Other then you not liking it. Your right that this doesn't have anything to do with sides, it has to do with Constitutional rights, which apparently you don't believe in.

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                                                                          #25.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:53 AM EDT
                                                                          newsblog903

                                                                          What did he expect to shoot a grizzly bear at the town hall? What a moron.

                                                                            #25.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:01 PM EDT
                                                                            Unashamed

                                                                            Taxinum;

                                                                            Apparently it does matter, since you and the main stream media seem pent on making sure that those who protest big government are labeled "Right Wing", (or if you really want to bring in the readers "Right Wing Extremist"). Take a look at any article on the health care reform and try to find one that doesn't call those who oppose it, (or how it is being rammed through) the above mentioned. If you don't classify those that were at the protest as dangerous right wingers, then why do you attack someone exercising their constitutional protected right? I don't want to put words in your mouth but either you have little regard for the constitution or you find it useful as long as you can mold it as a living document by adding and subtracting rights as you like..... which by the way fits nicely with where this country is going under Obama's rule-

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                                                                            #25.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:02 PM EDT
                                                                            Taxinum2wice

                                                                            I do not have an issue with the constitution. I have a problem with extremist on either side. I agree, that it is not something that shouls have been rammed through. I think in large part the right will be more responsible for paying for it. I think the professor in caimbridge should have been arrested. I have a wide range of beliefs, but I do not ever see anything wrong with wanting to care for all Americans not matter the cost or who pays. I refuse to work all of my life only to give all that I earned to an insurance company or paying for medicine. Frankly, its time.

                                                                              #25.8 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:17 PM EDT
                                                                              Unashamed

                                                                              "I do not ever see anything wrong with wanting to care for all Americans not matter the cost or who pays"

                                                                              This my friend is where the debate stems from... many will agree with you on both parts of your statement. But the major difference lies in the second part of your statement. I like many, do care what it will cost and who will pay for it. Like you I earn everything I have; and I do care about my country, family, friends and well... just my fellow man... but I give my hard earned money to where I think it will best benefit others with MY CHOICE. The government shouldn't be giving out hand outs to all the illegals, and any other American that just wants to sit home and do nothing. Why do I have to pay for that? why do you have to pay for that? I want to keep my choice of where my money goes I don't want the government to take even more of my money and do what ever they please with it. Heath care needs reform but in the hands of the private sector. When is the last time you seen the government do something more efficient that the private sector? Can we say road construction?? City workers?? This has become the American motto "something for nothing" - let the government take care of you, you shouldn't have to work extra hard to afford that car, "Cash for Clunkers!" save the environment stimulate the economy...and it will only cost you the hope, dreams, money, and hard work of generations to come, (because your kids,kids,kids will be digging us out of our debt)... When and were will it end? I'll tell you were it can/has started; take away people's freedoms and give them a comfortable cage...they won't complain...

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                                                                              #25.9 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:54 PM EDT
                                                                              Ryan-

                                                                              I refuse to work all of my life only to give all that I earned to an insurance company or paying for medicine.

                                                                              Well I don't want to work all my life, just to pay for those who haven't. We need to create more ants, not more grasshoppers.

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                                                                              #25.10 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:31 PM EDT
                                                                              Taxinum2wice

                                                                              Well one option is to join the ranks of the homeless, You do make a good point. But you fail to see that it is exactly what you are doing.

                                                                                #25.11 - Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:22 PM EDT
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                                                                                Alway

                                                                                As long as it is in plain sight. After all, now the secret service know just who to keep in their crosshairs the whole time. It is the ones not in plain sight which are worrisome.

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                                                                                Reply#26 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 AM EDT
                                                                                Rodney-889389

                                                                                To those of you who think this is good idea, just remember that there are at least 2 expert military marksmen with cross-hairs on your heart and one on our head, If I was in charge of the detail I would have another one on your spine and another prepared to take your arm off.

                                                                                From the time you enter the area until the time you leave, your background will have been completely examined, so they will know every single keyboard stroke you have ever made. They will know what color socks you are wearing and what temperature they are as you stand in them.

                                                                                If you make the slightest threatening move, you will be taking you life in your hands...

                                                                                As long as you don't mind all of that...

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                                                                                #26.1 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:22 AM EDT
                                                                                mountianman2009Deleted
                                                                                Rodney-889389

                                                                                Could you please give us your qualification,

                                                                                I'm a Marine expert marksman...what are your credentials?

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                                                                                #26.3 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:05 PM EDT
                                                                                Rodney-889389

                                                                                You are either an expert the highest level of proficency or a marksmen-you can hit a barn. Two snipers for every person-that is amazing.

                                                                                Actually, this is wrong

                                                                                The Marine Corps has 3 levels of qualifications Marksman, Sharpshooter and Rifle Expert, I qualified expert 3 times. Qualification is from 200, 300 and 500 meters with fixed sights only (no scope).

                                                                                There are also scout snipers that are assigned throughout the Regiment and then our Special Forces (Recon and Force Recon Platoons) also have snipers assigned to their platoons also.

                                                                                The Barrett M82 uses a .50 cal. round and will take you arm off (rumored to have cut people in half in IAO and AAO.

                                                                                Of all those units, I haven't met any super humans, but if I do I will write any article about it.

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                                                                                #26.4 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 2:16 PM EDT
                                                                                Larry-304061

                                                                                Rodney,

                                                                                So if you'd have been running the detail, you'd have a Barrett waiting to take the guys arm off? In the middle of a crowd of innocents? The collateral damage would be.... stunning. Qualified or not, do you think there's a reason you're not running that detail?

                                                                                  #26.5 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:01 PM EDT
                                                                                  Ninbyo

                                                                                  I was under the impression that that M82 was an anti-vehicular/material weapon. Used to take out lightly armored vehicles and equipment. Not generally used to take out people. They have other rifles for that purpose, such as the M24.

                                                                                    #26.6 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:07 PM EDT
                                                                                    Rodney-889389

                                                                                    Of not that was in reference to another part of his post.

                                                                                      #26.7 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:29 PM EDT
                                                                                      Rodney-889389

                                                                                      mountianman2009

                                                                                      I was back with the 24th MAU again in '87, were you in FMFLANT? If I rememer right FAST was just getting put together, right? Didn't that start with Force Recon?

                                                                                        #26.8 - Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:34 PM EDT
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