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In 1982 Kennesaw, Ga., passed a law requiring every head-of-house to own a gun. The following year, upon realizing the many problems with such a flat and simplistic law, they nuanced it to exclude conscientious objectors, convicted felons, physically or mentally disabled individuals, and people from several other groups that for one reason or another didn't need guns in their houses.
It is now clear why Barack Obama has refused John McCain's offer of joint town hall appearances during the fall campaign. McCain is obviously better at them.
For Diane Betcher, the images replayed on television last week of police caution tape surrounding a West Toledo gas station where a clerk was fatally shot were all too familiar. Ms. Betcher is the widow of Kenneth Betcher, killed 16 years ago during a similar robbery at a Clark Oil gas station in South Toledo. His murder is unsolved. "It raised the hair on my arms," she said. "It was too ...
Students can carry guns legally at a handful of schools. And advocates are pushing for more.
Oklahoma police investigating the shooting deaths of two girls have told area residents with guns to bring them in for a test to determine whether they were used in the attack, sparking concern among those who own guns for hunting and self-defense.
Periodically, when people find out that a conservative Republican like me loves the Beatles, they're confused. After all, the Beatles have come to symbolize the liberal, even libertine, 1960s. Haven't I listened to the lyrics of songs such as Revolution? Yes, I have. Have you?
Politics: Sen. Obama joins the high-tech lynch mob that still thinks Clarence Thomas is unfit for the Supreme Court. The ex-state legislator with no accomplishments to his name dares to question Thomas' experience.
The NRA allegedly hired a spy to pose as a gun control activist.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined with leaders of six northern suburbs and area law enforcement on Monday to call on Congress to close a loophole in the nation's gun background check system. He urged passage of legislation that would no longer allow gun dealers to sell off their inventory without background checks if their firearm distribution license is revoked.
Meanwhile, Tarrant County school officials say their policies prohibit guns unless carried by police.
Ready Fire Aim A wounded National Rifle Association bleeds cash ...and influence. Aug. 15 - 21, 1997 Bleaching A Verdict Across the District, gentrification has hit Logan Circle, Shaw, Columbia Heights— and now Superior Court’s third-floor jury lounge.
Humble Police patrol officers are better protected, and are in turn better able to protect local residents, thanks to the addition of two ballistic shields recently purchased with a $5,000 grant bestowed unto the department by the National Rifle Association Foundation.
Could it become a reality in Wisconsin? On April 16, 2007, Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on the campus of Virginia Tech University. By the time the smoke cleared, 33 people, including Cho, were dead and 15 more were injured. On Feb. 14, 2008, six people were killed at Northern Illinois University-including the shooter, Steven Kazmierczak-and 18 people survived with injuries. These two killing sprees ...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Concealed weapons would be allowed in U.S. national parks under a proposal being considered by the U.S. Interior Department.
Both presumptive presidential nominees will speak at the 90th American Legion National Convention in Phoenix. The convention begins Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix.
MOULTRIE — In an abbreviated meeting, the Moultrie City Council approved several matters. Among those were: • Approving a second amendment to the gas supply contract and a first amendment to the Portfolio III contract between the city and Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia.
ABC News - By Anna Schecter - Aug. 20 (News Report) - A Republican ...
Los Angeles Times - By Richard A. Serrano - Aug. 10 (News Report) ...
Democracy Now - By James Ridgeway, Barbara Hohlt, Amy Goodman - ...
Huffington Post - By Steve Rosenbaum - Jun. 30 (Blog Post) - Guns ...
