Posted on 12/17/2001 2:33:37 AM PST by 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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Thankfully, you weren't there to pass judgement. When our troops went to war twenty years later, they had the superior firepower and reliability of the rifle that he designed and perfected while in prison, and that still bears his name.
It could truthfully be argued that the creation of a institution like NASA is in the public interest,and being done to benefit the people.
If it isn't enumerated, it ain't their job.
Give this crap a rest,ok? The world is a much more complex place that it was 200 years ago,and the legimitate functions of gooberment HAVE expanded. Or are you going to try and claim that the federal gooberment has no business being involved in interstate transportation issues,public health,currency production,etc,etc,etc? ALL of these things can safely be said to be in the public interest,and a legimitate function of gooberment.
Either get your medications adjusted,or turn yourself into rehab.
Michael Milken went to jail too after providing a great service to this country. But that didn't excuse his crime. Death deserves death. Period.
And who dies for the innocents killed in botched drug raids?
You claim to honor the constitution, and don't even know it, or understand it. - 340 posted by tpaine
There is nothing in the constitution that gives dope/dopers special standing. Unless you follow a different version than normal America.
Inane answer. Did someone say there was?
So then you didn't quote me out of contempt. May I presume you agree with my thoughts here:
"'In this case, law breaking druggies are the right people. No mercy, no peas.'"
Or did you just lose track of what we were talking about.
Well in this case you have a cop who died for the guilty. I think that's quite enough of a sacrifice. These are sacred men in our society. The death of even one LEO should be a reminder to all how we must crack down on the evil that fill our neighborhoods, particularly those that use illegal substances. They have no concience.
You claim to honor the constitution, and don't even know it, or understand it. - 340 posted by tpaine
There is nothing in the constitution that gives dope/dopers special standing. Unless you follow a different version than normal America.
Inane answer. Did someone say there was?
So then you didn't quote me out of contempt. May I presume you agree with my thoughts here: "'In this case, law breaking druggies are the right people. No mercy, no peas.'" Or did you just lose track of what we were talking about.
Another weird inanity. -- Nope, no quote, but I do hold your views in contempt, and agree with none of them.
As to losing track, You seem to be under some delusion that YOU are on one. You are 'on' something, fer sure.
You do however have to break the law to take it before the Courts. Civil lawsuits don't go to the Supremes where these laws need to be challanged. The drumming up of public support is essential for any action like this. The FedGov has enirely too long a history of sweeping embarassments "under the rug."
The publicity can also help stir debate amongst the populace. Look what it has done here on FR with over 350 posts. Not bad for a days conversation. "Some people learn to love the squirrel cage". I can't remember where I heard that one from, but I do know that forceful advocacy of strong Constitutional principles can win many an argument with their sheer logic. It can also help to get people thinking again after their long hiatus.
This has needed to be done for some time now. 80 some million gun owners and it takes someone like this guy to do it. Our "elected officials" sure as hell haven't shown a lot of interest in restoring the Rights they have incrementally taken from us.
Like his politics or not, this just may be the case gun owners need. It is clean of any other legal entanglements. Straight 2A. If this guy has his game plan polished to damn near perfection (ie; get it to the Supremes without lower Courts dunking it), then it will put an entirely new complexion on our way of life.
how many times does this need to be said. You don't have to be arrested to have standing to challenge the law.
So do you agree with your quote of mine? You do know what a quote is?
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