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Libertarians: Repeal all gun laws
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Thursday, November 1, 2001 | Jon Dougherty

Posted on 10/31/2001 10:11:16 PM PST by JohnHuang2

WND
Libertarians: Repeal
all gun laws

Party calls firearms 'practical solution' to problem of terrorism


By Jon Dougherty
© 2001 WorldNetDaily.com

One result of the recent terrorist attacks in the U.S. has been a surge in gun sales, prompting the Libertarian Party to call on lawmakers to repeal a number of gun-control measures.

"More Americans are beginning to realize that the Second Amendment is not some fossilized remnant of a frontier nation, but a practical solution to the 21st century problem of terrorism," Steve Dasbach, the party's national director, said yesterday. "Now, it's time for politicians to acknowledge this change in attitude – as well as the new reality of the terrorism threat – and immediately start repealing laws that prohibit law-abiding Americans from buying and carrying firearms to protect themselves and their families."

The party quoted recent media reports denoting the rise in gun sales.

The Washington Post, on Oct. 2, reported "a surge in gun sales" following the Sept. 11 attacks against the U.S. The paper said that applications to buy handguns in Virginia doubled the week after the attack, and background checks for handguns, rifles and shotguns went up by 32 percent.

Forty-five percent more Americans "value Second Amendment rights" than before the terrorist attacks, according to an NRA poll reported by U.S. News & World Report in the magazine's Nov. 5 issue.

In Colorado, background checks for concealed-carry permits jumped 172 percent from August to October, according to the Rocky Mountain News' Oct. 30 edition.

In Connecticut, 41 percent more people bought guns in September 2001 than in the same month last year, according to an Oct. 2 Associated Press report.

Women across the country are signing up for gun safety courses in record numbers, according to the Oct. 10 "Today Show" on NBC, with sales of guns to women increasing by 60 percent.

CBS Morning News reported Oct. 2 that gun sales in California – arguably the most restrictive gun control state in the union – rose 42 percent since the attacks.

The reason for so much renewed interest in guns is obvious, Dasbach said.

"Americans have begun to realize, following the Sept. 11 tragedy, that government and police cannot keep them safe from every danger."

"There is simply no way the government can protect 280 million Americans from stealthy terrorists or even garden-variety criminals," the party leader said. "Americans have begun to understand that they must take personal responsibility for their own safety. That's why we're seeing such a surge in gun sales – especially to vulnerable demographic groups, like women."

Currently, the LP noted that about 21,000 federal, state and local laws limit or prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms or ban outright the carry or ownership of others. Such bans and restrictions are leaving Americans at risk, the party says.

"Sept. 11 was a wake-up call to America that we are vulnerable to terrorists," noted Dasbach. "Now, politicians need to wake up and start repealing the 21,000 gun-control laws they passed over the last few decades."

He added, "It is unconscionable that old-fashioned gun laws and anti-gun politicians can prevent Americans from protecting themselves and their families from murderous terrorists."

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To: Admin Moderator
I pushed the abuse button on #3, - which is an obvious violation of the posting rules. I did the same on another simular violation yesterday, - and later flagged you with this same question;

Is there some special dispensation being given to those who bait libertarians?

121 posted on 11/01/2001 7:30:45 AM PST by tpaine
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To: riley1992
I totally agree!
122 posted on 11/01/2001 7:32:12 AM PST by scottiewottie
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To: biblewonk
You'd think I dissed your religion or something. Do you really take yourself this seriously?

I take it pretty seriously when some asshole accuses me of having sex with children.... yes.

123 posted on 11/01/2001 7:32:28 AM PST by OWK
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To: one_particular_harbour; biblewonk
Name 'em

biblewonk is too busy meeting with his lawyer over his $1 Million suit against the local cops for their "wrong house" no-knock drug raid that just demolished his trailer.

124 posted on 11/01/2001 7:33:13 AM PST by That Poppins Woman
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To: CWRWinger
Boy wouldn't this put a bur in the butt of all the libs. But, it will never happen. The libs will fall on their swords before this happens I am afraid. Glock rules!
125 posted on 11/01/2001 7:35:56 AM PST by RetiredArmy
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To: biblewonk; Admin Moderator
Nope, I've been suspended for 'baiting' wonks like you, - without using the disgusting allegations you clowns use.

I seems we have, once again, a 'special' group on FR, to whom the rules do not apply.

126 posted on 11/01/2001 7:38:01 AM PST by tpaine
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To: biblewonk
If it is a totally rediculous and disgusting statement, why are you so defensive?

It so happens I'm also a Christian, biblewonk.

You may choose to let slanderous comments stand, but I challenge them when I see them. I also challenge those who agree with them to provide substance to their claims. You made a flippant comment that was incredibly foolish. Be big enough to admit you were wrong and let's move on.

127 posted on 11/01/2001 7:38:49 AM PST by NittanyLion
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To: rbork77
Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies, and live in total anarchy. Those are the facts. Nothing can change that.

You sir are a not only a liar, you are a stupid liar.

128 posted on 11/01/2001 7:42:11 AM PST by gunshy
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To: biblewonk
If it is a totally rediculous and disgusting statement, why are you so defensive?

If it's a totally ridiculous and disgusting statement, why do you agree with it?

129 posted on 11/01/2001 7:43:06 AM PST by NittanyLion
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To: rbork77
Your remarks are far from the truth. Libertarians just want to smoke dope, have sex with kids, abort babies, etc..etc..

Your picking a fight with the wrong group on those issues my friend. I would suggest you take back your remarks.


130 posted on 11/01/2001 7:45:57 AM PST by unixfox
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To: CWRWinger
I do believe the war on drugs needs to be won to ensure a free Republic.

Ah, the old "you have to give up your rights so you can keep your rights, doncha get it" circular argument. You guys are like manic puppies chasing your tails. Perhaps that is why your field of vision is so limited and self-focused.

By the way, exactly how does a statist like yourself define a "free republic?"

Who is going to protect your rights and property while you are stoned?

Like you obviously give a rat's patoot about our rights. Stoned or not, we can do a damn site better job of protecting our own rights and property without self-superior busy bodies like you dreaming up new ways to steal them from us for your benefit and our "safety and protection." But, thanks for caring.

131 posted on 11/01/2001 7:55:43 AM PST by another1
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To: rbork77
YGNBTDTBL... how pathetic!
132 posted on 11/01/2001 8:11:58 AM PST by Zon
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To: CWRWinger
>> Who is going to protect your rights and property while you are stoned?

Since alchol is legal you must be drunk. That explains your behavior. I was wondering what your problem was.

133 posted on 11/01/2001 8:20:41 AM PST by TERMINATTOR
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To: biblewonk
Well, yes I am and I would appreciate it if you would not remind me of the fact by your comments.

RE: Sin hard. Enjoy!

"If you are a preacher of mercy, do not preach an imaginary but the true mercy. If the mercy is true, you must therefore bear the true, not an imaginary sin. God does not save those who are only imaginary sinners. Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong, but let your trust in Christ be stronger, and rejoice in Christ who is the victor over sin, death, and the world. We will commit sins while we are here, for this life is not a place where justice resides... No sin can separate us from Him, even if we were to kill or commit adultery thousands of times each day. Do you think such an exalted Lamb paid merely a small price with a meager sacrifice for our sins? Pray hard for you are quite a sinner."-- Let Your Sins Be Strong: A Letter From Luther to Melanchthon Letter no. 99, 1 August 1521

134 posted on 11/01/2001 8:51:47 AM PST by scottiewottie
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To: Liberal Classic
Actually "Mensas" hurts alot! LOL! My three year-old grandson is a bookworm, don't know if he is Libertarian yet. His dad and mom are hopeful, he has an affinity for Seuss.
135 posted on 11/01/2001 9:00:35 AM PST by scottiewottie
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To: biblewonk
If someone accused Christians of the same thing I wouldn't waste my time defending against such a statement.

If someone accused you of being Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?(Intellectual, entertaining, facetious, tangential, and rhetorical)

136 posted on 11/01/2001 9:09:56 AM PST by scottiewottie
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To: scottiewottie
Well, yes I am and I would appreciate it if you would not remind me of the fact by your comments.

That's funny. I sure can spot things like that and masons and the like. My neighbor is a mensa, ultraliberal, Unitarian and I'm sure she'd call herself a Christian too. But she denies that anyone had to die for anyones sins.

137 posted on 11/01/2001 9:22:52 AM PST by biblewonk
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To: biblewonk
LOL! Sharp as an attack!

Your summations about myself are so jocular that they deign probity.

138 posted on 11/01/2001 9:56:38 AM PST by scottiewottie
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To: scottiewottie
I only use words I find in the bible.
139 posted on 11/01/2001 10:20:23 AM PST by biblewonk
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To: biblewonk
Mensa? Ultraliberal? Unitarian?

That's some bible! But what would I know? I think that the words ultraliberal and unitarian can't be found congruent with Mensa.

140 posted on 11/01/2001 10:48:02 AM PST by scottiewottie
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