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Gun-Toting Protesters Shake Up Falls Church
Washington Post ^ | October 2, 2004 | David Cho

Posted on 10/02/2004 12:07:06 PM PDT by Mulder

It seemed simple enough. Falls Church officials recently drafted a policy that would require city workers to call 911 immediately if anyone stepped onto city property carrying a gun. Police who responded would check to see if the gun was properly licensed and report their findings to city officials.

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About 30 people, pistols strapped to their hips, strode into the council's meeting this week protesting the policy and warning that it violates their constitutional right to bear arms -- and possibly state laws, as well.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; bang; banglist; ccw; fallschurch; opencarry; rkba
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To: RKBA Democrat; Admin Moderator

LOL

Howard Dean marauder ZoT!!!


81 posted on 10/02/2004 8:50:26 PM PDT by ApesForEvolution (You will NEVER convince me that Muhammadanism isn't a veil for MASS MURDERS. Save your time...)
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To: RKBA Democrat

BTTB simply means Bump To The Top


82 posted on 10/02/2004 8:50:40 PM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: Graybeard58

That is BTTT rather. Not BTTB


83 posted on 10/02/2004 8:52:50 PM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: RKBA Democrat

RKBA Democrat
Since Oct 2, 2004

Not been here long, eh?


84 posted on 10/02/2004 9:01:00 PM PDT by FreedomCalls (It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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To: Graybeard58

I know.

If you and your compatriots wish to pile-on, or conduct a witchhunt for that matter, please...let's at least do it on a well-bumped thread.


85 posted on 10/02/2004 9:06:46 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: RKBA Democrat; ApesForEvolution; FreedomCalls
Anyone who refers to President Bush as "shrub" shouldn't be here. That's only my opinion and obviously not that of the moderator or "RKBA Democrat" wouldn't still be around.
86 posted on 10/02/2004 9:17:11 PM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: FreedomCalls

No, as a matter of fact I haven't been. And have been reminded of that several times today, thank you.

I've lurked every now and then for a few years, but never decided to actually get a user name. I thought about it, and came to the conclusion that the Freep site was a bit too much of a free-for-all to suit my tastes.

But y'know what, now that I've been exposed to a good ol' pile-on, I have to admit that I was overly reluctant to sign up. It's kind of like a hazing, I guess.

I should have signed up long ago.

I look forward to the exchange of ideas. BTTT


87 posted on 10/02/2004 9:18:31 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: RKBA Democrat

Eastbound was right, national security is #1 and W is the man.
RKBA = Are you with us or against us?
Badray: you know who is the best.


88 posted on 10/02/2004 9:24:54 PM PDT by thummy
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To: RKBA Democrat
Welcome to Free Republic.


89 posted on 10/02/2004 9:25:04 PM PDT by primeval patriot
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To: Graybeard58

I don't recall having read any such prohibition in the rules.

I have already apologized for my use of that term. And will not use it again.

I wonder if the "rule" that you would wish to apply should apply to other posters who use terms like "Demoncrat"?

Perhaps you'd like to propose that prohibition to your fellow posters?


90 posted on 10/02/2004 9:25:17 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: thummy

Of course the security of our nation is and should be our number one concern. And number two and three as well.


91 posted on 10/02/2004 9:28:48 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: primeval patriot

Thank you. I also appreciate the picture of the rifle.

Verra nice.....


92 posted on 10/02/2004 9:34:04 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: thummy

Did I answer your question?


93 posted on 10/02/2004 9:36:17 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: RKBA Democrat

You didn't see me cite any rules. I simply am saying that it was disrespectful for you to use the term "shrub" when talking about the President. I know you have apologized.

You believe in the right to keep and bear arms. Even a blind squirrel gets an acorn occasionally. Where do you stand on all other issues?

This is a private web site for conservatives. If conservative members here refer to demonrats or sKerry that's their business.


94 posted on 10/02/2004 9:45:20 PM PDT by Graybeard58
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To: Mulder

Just imagine how intimidated they'd feel if they actually outlaw those guns and TRIED to take them from 150,000,000 Americans.


95 posted on 10/02/2004 9:51:43 PM PDT by Lancer_N3502A
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To: Graybeard58

OK. Fair enough.

All other issues? This could take awhile....here's a quick list of the hot button isues.

Abortion: I oppose it. On religious grounds.

Taxes: I would definitely prefer a national sales tax, in lieu of what we have now. I don't think that's going to happen. Too many politicians have too much to lose by changing the existing system.

Gun rights: not a purist, but close.

GOP: A political party. In business to get it's candidates elected.

George W. Bush: Personable fellow and far brighter than his detractors credit him with being. Disagree with certain policies, especially with regard to RKBA. Spends too much money for a conservative, compassionate or otherwise.

Ronald Reagan: Man with a vision. Classic example of how history looks at things through the rear view mirror. He will be credited as a much more influential (and better) president than he was ever credited with being while he was in office.

Iraq: We're there, we need to win, so second guessing what we shoulda or coulda done is a fool's errand in my book. What to do in the future is a fair topic for debate.

Social security: I think that you need to have some special provisions for those on the bottom rung of the economic scale, but that doesn't mean that everyone else should sit on that rung as well. Some privatization makes sense, but I don't think it'll happen.

Health care: I think there should be some sort of universal health coverage that's better than what we have now. We already have a sort of universal coverage that costs us a mint; no one gets turned away from a hospital. And we all pay for it, albeit indirectly whether we like it or not. Smarter to acknowledge that reality and try to reduce the overall cost. How to do that is THE $64k question. And I don't pretend to have the answer.

Enough hot button topics? I'll be happy to answer specific questions...but for now, it is after 1:00 am...





96 posted on 10/02/2004 10:19:42 PM PDT by RKBA Democrat
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To: Dead Corpse; Mulder
The presence of so many pistol-packing citizens at Monday's meeting unnerved council members and, in particular, infuriated council member David Snyder, who denounced their brazen display of firearms as "intimidation" and attacked Virginia's recently enacted laws that limit local control over guns.


David F. Snyder - Council Member

Snip:
The Honorable David F. Snyder is an Assistant General Counsel for the American Insurance Association specializing in representing property and casualty insurers.

His practice includes appellate litigation, administrative law and international trade.

Snip:
Mr. Snyder served as Mayor from 1998 to 2000, and was first elected to the Council in 1994.

____________________

Dear Freepers,

Falls Church in a mini police state. Never drive over the speed limit (25MPH) on Rt. 7 (Leesburg Pike) between Rt. 50 (Arlington Blvd.) and Rt. 237 (Lee Hwy). because it's ticket city.

Traffic normally flows at 35 mph to 45 mph but all of a sudden Falls Church sneaks in a 25 mph sign in there and your getting a ticket.

Never caught me yet, however I've seen many others pulled over by the POLICE.

P.S. I never travel into Fall Church for anything, EVER!


97 posted on 10/02/2004 10:24:30 PM PDT by Major_Risktaker ("Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Those Who Threaten It.")
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To: Mulder

ROTFLOL I wonder how many City Council members peed their pants?


98 posted on 10/02/2004 10:26:01 PM PDT by Libertina (10 Little Lying MSM Networks. CBS went down, and soon there'll be none!)
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To: RKBA Democrat
In answer to your question about how I plan to vote. I don't believe in cutting off my nose to spite my face. And you can interpret that as you see fit.

A Conservative Democrat? I thought you guys went extinct decades ago! Being a Libertarian Republican, I know how you must feel...
99 posted on 10/02/2004 10:29:49 PM PDT by mugs99 (Restore the Constitution)
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To: RKBA Democrat

So you are then voting for President Bush...alright, goodnight. Thanks for being honest, kind of, finally. If you are a troll, you have proven you deserve the benefit of doubt...


100 posted on 10/02/2004 10:30:27 PM PDT by ApesForEvolution (You will NEVER convince me that Muhammadanism isn't a veil for MASS MURDERS. Save your time...)
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