Libertarians: Repeal all gun laws

WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Thursday, November 1, 2001 | Jon Dougherty

[JohnHuang2]

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Libertarians: Repeal
all gun laws
Party calls firearms 'practical solution' to problem of terrorism

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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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[Liberal Classic]

LOL! Sorry :)

[Liberal Classic]

(Yep let's make adultery, fornication, and homosexuality normal accepted behavior in America.)

Um, what country do you live in? :P

The Platform above has far more in common with Liberal Democrats and the Green Party than the Republican Party or the Constitution Party.

If you talk to the Greens, they say that libertarians are heartless right-wingers because we believe in guns and capitalism. On the other hand, here you are categorically saying we are left wing. If one believes in the 2nd amendment, must one by definition oppose legal divorce?

[Jethro Tull]

#112: "...so why should they (illegal Mexican aliens) not be allowed to carry?"

So,,,illegal Mexicans should be allowed to carry?

I have two things to say to you.

First, I don't think you're joking. Libertines have no sense of humor.

Second, it's my guess that most of them already are packing. When someone refuses to acknowledge our immigration laws, why should I expect him/her to acknowledge our carry laws?

(Yes, it's in America's best interest to have carry laws).

[Benson_Carter]

It's a black mark on Free Republic that an individual who has been here for four days can make the most slanderous remarks I've ever read on this forum and still have privileges to post.

Many people here have been warned or banned for far, far less.

It's a disgrace to the good name of your forum, sirs.

[dbbeebs]

Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies, and live in total anarchy.

Hey, I'm an anarchist. I believe in the absence of government. Please don't tie libertarians to anarchists.

[Liberal Classic]

Should people who leave their spouse be thrown in prison? Should be be a crime to divorce?

[OWK]

Dear stupid,

You state that libertarians do not oppose sex with children, provided that the child consents to the act.

You are of course, wrong. (as you are about nearly every characterization of libertarian positions)

Consent requires two things. A statement of affirmation, and the emotional and intellectual capacity necessary to comprehend that which is being consented to, and it's consequences.

Children, (lacking the intellectual and emotional development necessary to comprehend the consequences of sexuality) cannot express consent. Therefore, anyone engaging a child in sexual behavior (even if they assert that the child "consented") is committing a crime. A crime for which they should be punished brutally. I would advocate the penalty of death for such offenders.

My position, is the libertarian position.

Please don't pretend to speak for libertarians, when you haven't the remotest clue what you're talking about.

Thanks in advance.

[Benson_Carter]

I would like you to refer to this individuals previous posts on this forum. Every single post he has made, without exception, has been disgusting lies and slander against Libertarians. Your attention should be directed to this post where rbork77 says

"THE VAST MAJORITY OF LIBERALTARIANS ARE CRIMINALS, POT HEADS, CRACK USERS, DRUG DEALERS, AND BASIC HUMAN SCUM!"

I am not insulted by this because I am a libertarian. I'm not a libertarian. I'm insulted by this because I'm a decent human being who uses facts and reason to argue points and not horrible lies and slander. This is disgusting.

[Eagle Eye]

I'm not opposed to debating, discussing, or even cussing about the issues, but I'm tired of these slanderous/libelous, disruptive attacks on L/libertarians. It is a shame that anything less than positive of Blacks or Jews will be pulled and the poster banned, but these abhorrent statements are tolerated. Then when some of us object or get rough in response we get warned or banned. I don't tolerate lies about me, my family or my friends and allies. I don't even like lies about some of the personalities here on FR!!

Maybe I shouldn't let someone push my buttons, but I won't have any problems trading insults if that's what it has to come to.

[tpaine]

Our rbork boy has been given the hook. - Will wonders never cease?

The kicker will come in a week. Any bets on a two week suspension? Permanent?

-- I'll give odds on one week, and a cultist style of bashing on his return.

[Eagle Eye]

I'm more surprised that KC, CJ, TA, D, and the usual crowd weren't involved. Or were they? Maybe they've just opened some new accounts.

[CWRWinger]

"And who's going to protect youre's(sic) while your (sic) drunk?"

Just for the record, I thank God I don't drink and never have. If I did get drunk, I would expect to be responsible for myself and suffer the consequences if I could not defend my rights and property.

[tpaine]

Lets hope they've had some warnings. - But that, -- I would give no odds on.

[OWK]

If I did get drunk, I would expect to be responsible for myself and suffer the consequences if I could not defend my rights and property.

Congratulations, you're a libertarian.

[clamper1797]

Thanks for the spelling check ... my 12 years in college and 5 degrees just can't seem to overcome my bad typing skills. Especially at 6:00 AM. To respond ... what makes you think that someone who smokes a little wacky tobaccy (which I don't BTW) would not be as responsible as someone who has had 2-3 drinks ???

[Eagle Eye]

Just for the record, I thank God I don't drink and never have.

Good for you, I guess.

"For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.

The Son of Man came eating and drinknig, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners." Jesus Christ, Gospel of Matthew.

Sounds like you are one the of Pharisees; one who would have accused Jesus Christ himself of nefarious deeds while extolling your own virtue.

Remember, it isn't what goes INTO the mouth that defiles a man, but what come out of it. You speculate about what may go into my mouth, but we all can see what comes out of yours. Your heart is dark and filthy.

[tpaine]

CWRWinger says;

"If I did get drunk, I would expect to be responsible for myself and suffer the consequences if I could not defend my rights and property."

Congratulations, you're a libertarian.

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Naaaa, -- he's one of these weird wannabe types, like a cop groupie.
He's fascinated with his fantasy of the dangers of 'libertarianism', so he taunts us, - hoping we will give him a ride in the B&W.

[OWK]

Naaaa, -- he's one of these weird wannabe types, like a cop groupie. He's fascinated with his fantasy of the dangers of 'libertarianism', so he taunts us, - hoping we will give him a ride in the B&W.

Laughing out loud at the visual.