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Maniac or Patriot? Chicago Man Arrested for Brandishing Gun over Soda Tax
Tea Party Tribune ^ | April 15, 2014 | Paul Winters

Posted on 04/15/2014 8:27:50 PM PDT by dignitasnews

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To: pax_et_bonum

‘Nahshon.’
Yeah, I know: “That’s racist!”


21 posted on 04/15/2014 9:36:20 PM PDT by tumblindice (Are all Democrats inveterate, habitual liars?)
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To: jsanders2001

Outlaws don’t abide by laws though do they?

Let’s ask landgrabber Harry Reid.


22 posted on 04/15/2014 9:47:05 PM PDT by taterjay
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To: I still care
I will bet you anything Nashon voted Democrat and for those who believe in taxes on items like soda...

Even if he is convicted of a felony he will vote straight Dem: while he is in prison, when he gets out, and he is such a loyal supporter, in death he will still vote Dem.

23 posted on 04/15/2014 11:16:13 PM PDT by CurlyDave
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To: jsanders2001
I thought guns were pretty much oulawed in Chicago.

Not really. You can now carry in downtown Chicago, if you have a license. You just have to navigate around all the gun-free-zones. But I'm betting young Mr. Shelton doesn't have a permit. Wild guess, I know. So you're statement still applies. He's actually lucky a licensed carry guy wasn't there at the time. Having someone brandish a weapon at you can trigger (pardon the expression) a completely legitimate fear for one's life. Just sayin ...

24 posted on 04/15/2014 11:32:05 PM PDT by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: dignitasnews

Nahshon?

Nahshon?

Nah, couldn’t be one of bummers sons. Sounds too German.


25 posted on 04/16/2014 5:56:10 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: dignitasnews; NFHale
RE :”While I do not condone Shelton’s action, I cannot help but empathize with his frustrations. The tax, effectively 12% of the purchase price of the soda, is both egregious and an attempt to control our behaviors. Social engineering schemes of this nature are becoming all too common and run counter to the cultural roots of our nations principles. “

Pulling guns on convenience store owners is a no-no and no I don't want a jury nullifying the law to save his rear.

Don't like the laws? Then take it up with the elected who pass them, and convince voters of your positions using arguments.

Definitely prosecute this guy.

26 posted on 04/16/2014 7:04:26 AM PDT by sickoflibs (Obama : 'You can keep your doctor if you want. I never tell a lie ')
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To: sickoflibs; dignitasnews

ABSOLUTELY prosecute the guy. He threatened the life of an innocent person - with a gun or otherwise.

The gun has nothing to do with it, other than to be used as a political prop.

“Empathize”?? There’s nothing to empathize with. The guy acted like a thug, and should be treated like one.

We all hate high and unfair taxes, but that comes from ELECTING thugs in the first place. You don’t take that out on the local corner mom and pop store just trying to get by.


27 posted on 04/16/2014 7:17:13 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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