U.S. Senate candidate released from Denver jail after act of civil disobedience

Stanley for U.S. Senate 2002 ^ | December 17, 2001 | n/a

[LibertyRocks]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 17, 2001

NEWS RELEASE & MEDIA ADVISORY

Stanley for U.S. Senate
Web site - http://www.stanley2002.org
Contact: Michelle Konieczny,
Campaign Office: 303.329.0481
Email: michelle@stanley2002.org

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Stanley Released from Jail; Charged with Violating an Unconstitutional Gun-Control Ordinance

(DENVER, CO) Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate, Rick Stanley, was released from Denver Police custody on Sunday, December 16, 2001, at approximately 3:30 PM, after being charged with violating a local gun-control ordinance. Stanley contends the law he is charged under violates his civil rights and he will be seeking a jury trial to have the ordinance declared unconstitutional. Second Amendment supporter Duncan Philp was also arrested and faces an identical charge.

Stanley and Philp were arrested by the Denver Police, Saturday, December 15, 2001, shortly after noon, upon performing a planned act of civil disobedience by openly carrying a loaded handgun in a holster upon their hip, during a Bill of Rights rally being held in Denver's Lincoln Park. Both Stanley and Philp, stated their actions were an attempt to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights under the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article II Section 13 of the Colorado Constitution. They are now facing one count each of unlawfully carrying a deadly weapon in violation of Denver's Revised Municipal Code, 38-117.5(b).

Paul Grant, a civil rights attorney who will be representing both men is optimistic about their chances in court. On Saturday Grant stated, "There's absolutely no way a judge should be able to uphold Denver's ordinance in light of the state constitution". Public support and attention would be an essential part of the case, said Grant who has argued cases on several different occasions before the Supreme Court. He urged all supporters to attend these men's court dates and to speak out publicly on this issue explaining that; "Jurors must realize how important this case is".

Mr. Stanley's next court date is Wednesday, January 30, 2002, 8:30 AM, Courtroom 151P, in the County Courts Building located at 1437 Bannock Street in Denver. Supporters are requested to pack the courtroom that morning.

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MEDIA ADVISORY:

The Stanley for U.S. Senate campaign will be holding an informal press conference on Monday, December 17, 2001, at 6:00 PM. All members of the media are invited to attend to learn more about the case, and this candidate for U.S. Senate who is truly different from all the rest. The conference will be held at the campaign office located at 6280 E.39th Avenue in Denver. For directions please call the campaign office at 303.329.0481. Mr. Stanley is also available for personal interviews by calling the same number.

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[Dane]

Thanks, that's quite funny.

I guess you will also be laughing when Tom Daschle keeps his seat as Senate Majority leader.

[SusanUSA]

No, I won't. Nor will I laugh when and if a Rino claims it for his own.

[Dane]

Splitting the conservative vote? If you think that any conservative is going to vote for McCain, you're delusional. What you're actually talking about is splitting the republican vote. You're confusing republicans with conservatives again.

Whatever you want to think Twodees. But I guess you are just hunky dory with a Daschle led senate, so be it.

[steve-b]

Ultimately, that's what third parties usually do -- unless some unusual circumstances allow them to grow to the point of winning major elections, they serve to pressure one or both of the two parties in place.

[riverrunner]

Jurys can and should decide if a law is unconsitutional. But we have been feed the old lawyers know best for us BS. That they can't and the judges well not let you bring up the arument. If you know your rights as a juror you can vote any way you want.

[4CJ]

He did this to get a jury to convict him. Then it will be appealed to the State Supreme Court. And higher if necessary. He's doing the one thing that a single person could do to get the law examined and changed.

I'm not a libertarian, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn last night. I would vote for Mr. Stanley.

[alpowolf]

There is already precedent of the Libertarian helping the Democrat win. In the 98 Nevada Senate race and the 2000 Washington Senate race.

Bullsh*t. The GOP candidate lost on his own in every case. What sunk them was their failure to energize their own base. Given the number of GOP voters that stay home, any Republican who needs Libertarian votes to win is a loser.

Besides, you think all Libertarians are "druggies". Explain, if you will, why "druggies" would vote for one of your Republican heroes.

The Republicans claim to be for personal responsibility. Time to prove it! Take responsibility for your own failures and stop whining.

[LibertyRocks]

Who should Coloradans vote for in November 2002 as their next U.S. Senator?

A. Republican Wayne Allard who voted for increased funding for the BATF? And voted away our rights by supporting the "PATRIOT ACT"?

B. Democrat Thomas Strickland who invented "project exile" and as U.S. Attorney prosecuted Constitutionally law-abiding citizens in his "Federal War on Gun-Owners". Strickland who is a $1.4 million dollar lawyer-lobbyist? Strickland who is best friends with Tom Daschle?

Both of these men have proven they will not defend the U.S. Constitution or our unalienable rights. Both of these men are not willing to honor their oaths of office to protect and defend the Constitution from enemies abroad and within.

The ONLY choice Coloradans who value Freedom and the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights have when next November comes is to PICK RICK!

Rick Stanley has proven he is willing to put himself on the line defending your rights. What other Senator will even dare try? What other Senator would even have the guts?


above is Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate Rick Stanley in handcuffs for defending the rights of Americans!

Vote for Freedom! Vote for America! Vote Libertarian in 2002! Bring back Liberty!

[ODDITHER]

You just don't get it do you? The only persons allowed to carry a loaded gun inside the city limits of Denver are the criminals.

[Wolfie]

I don't get it. Either the Libertarian Party is a weak party with no effect on politics, or they're the reason why Republicans lose elections. I wish they'd pick one and stick with it.