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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[Liberty Teeth]

"Well said."

Yeah. An extraordinary peice of work. Our founding fathers are surely weeping in their graves right now at the sheer genious of that post. I am speechless. She had well thought out and insightful information, that I for one am glad to hear. And her opinion has a lot of weight and importance. I mean really. Who could do a better job of smearing an entire group of people any better? Begala? No, I think not. This faceless goon has won my heart too.

[Teacher317]

I do believe the war on drugs needs to be won to ensure a free Republic.

LOL. The inept, counter-productive and pathetic effort in the WOD so far has already decreased our personal security, increased the methods and incentives for abuse of power, and has failed to decrease either supply or demand. Exactly how is this war to be won while ensuring FReedom, CWRW?

(And don't go accusing me of being a user. You've already insulted and lied about an entire political party. There's no need to continue that with those who aren't LP members.)

[hobbes1]

Save your breath...He ran when I had him wriggling in the crushing grip of Reason...

[MileHi]

I guess he knows where his weakness lies...

[Eddeche]

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

Who protects your property when you are drunk ?

(A stupid question deserves a stupid question)

[riley1992]

Hahaha. Well, a backhanded compliment is better than none at all.

[hobbes1]

No backhanded compliment....Not at all....

[biblewonk]

I agree with your statement about libertarians. Well said.

I liked it too.

[texlok]

>>Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies, and live in total anarchy. Those are the facts. Nothing can change that.

>Wow! I'm finding out all kinds of amazing things about myself.

I have as well! I think I'll go out and start smoking dope, killing babies, and calling for the end of the government!

I'm relieved that rbork77 has made everything clear! I'm going to smoke a joint and kill a baby just for him!

[clamper1797]

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

And who's going to protect youre's while your drunk ???

[OWK]

Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies, and live in total anarchy. Those are the facts. Nothing can change that.

Could you be a bigger idiot?

[riley1992]

Don't bother, OWK. He posted and then ran off like the child that he is.

[alpowolf]

Ah, the Cantwell thing again. You're going to have to do much better than that! Your problem was not libertarians voting for a Libertarian candidate. It was Republicans who stayed home. And why did they stay home? Try Republican incompetence. Hell, you only needed a couple thousand votes.

I still don't see you explaining why "liberaltarian" voters (as you call them) would vote for a Republican. If they're so liberal as you insist they would take votes from the Democrat.

I foresee the same bulls--t if the Democrats win the VA governor's race. Republican supporters of the guy who lost in the primaries (Hager) are sitting on the sidelines, not supporting Earley. But who are you turds going to blame if Earley loses? The "marginal" Libertarian, of course.

I thought the Republicans were the party of "taking responsibility". They ought to try it themselves.

[riley1992]

I liked it too.

What, specifically, did you find so intellectually stimulating about it?

[OWK]

I liked it too.

That makes you an idiot too. (surprise)

[hobbes1]

No, Earley is weak...Gorton was an INCUMBENT, being OUTSPENT.....Besides that, It's the fact that taking the long view, is sometimes necessary, rather than, blindly making a statement vote.

We could be having Judges getting placed the actually believe the Constitution means what it says...and regardless of your feelings on the matter, Judges make a more lasting impression, than, the symbolism of voting for an unelectable candidate.

[Liberal Classic]

Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies, and live in total anarchy. Those are the facts. Nothing can change that.

I see that I am not the only person to respond to this comment, but I might as well.

It's real easy to say things like this on an anonymous electronic message board. Anonymity gives people courage they wouldn't have in a real world situation, because it lets them say things without any real world consequences. If you really want to call someone names like this, would it not be better to do so in person? That way, the other guy would have the opportunity to respond appropriately.

So, if you want to call me a cowardly, dope smoking, pedarastic traitor, please do so to my face, okay? The only thing I can do now is give you a virtual knuckle sandwich.

[NoCurrentFreeperByThatName]

Still at it?

Are you posting between tokes? LOL!

From here on, I will be pinging you on every spit and argue thread I see.

[alpowolf]

Your point about judges is a good one, one I take into account when I make my choice (although I'm an LP member, they have to earn my vote just like everybody else). But it doesn't answer my point: if a Republican loses, it's a Republican failure.

(I would add that being conservative doesn't mean the judge necessarily supports the Constitution.)

I agree that Earley is weak. If he loses, that will be why. If he would pledge to stamp out the stupid gun laws I would ignore the fact that he is a Republican and vote for him in a heartbeat.

[freefly]

Libertarians want to have sex with kids, smoke dope, kill babies,
and live in total anarchy. Those are the facts. Nothing can change that.

The fact is that you:
A: Don't know squat about Libertarians.
and/or
B: You just want to smear someone that doesn't agree with you.

You should head on over to the democratic underground.
Over there they make outrageous unsubstanciated statements that
have no basis in fact and everyone stands around and compliments
each them on their cutting logic and debating skills.
Here on FreeRepublic you will just get your nose rubbed in your own smelly stupidity.

Of course, you just might be enjoying it....

Just for fun, take this quick quiz:
Match the party supporter to the facts:

1. Supports liberal big-government socialism.
Wants the Constitution and Bill of Rights changed to allow more
big-government socialism in this country (and throughout the world).

2. Supports conservative big-government socialism.
Wants to ignore or work around the Constitution and Bill of Rights to
allow more big-government socialism in this country (and throughtout the world).

3. Wants to go back to straight Constitutional government and eliminate
big-government socialism in this country.

4. Wants all the freedom that the Constitution provides plus the
additional freedom that most of the founding fathers wanted to put in
but couldn't get in the society of the 1700's. Wants to eliminate
big-government socialism in this country.

A. democrats
B. Republicans
C. Constitutionists
D. Libertarians

Since this is an "open computer" quiz, even you should be able to
get a good score in spite of your obvious ignorance of the subject.