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"National Crime Prevention Council" Press Release
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"Another tragic shooting in one of America's schools demands action on the part of our leaders to stop youth access to guns; to create schools that can foster a caring community; and to begin holding adults liable for failing to prevent youth and criminal access to their firearms," said John Calhoun, president and CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and former U.S. Commissioner of the Administration for Children, Youth, and Families.

Iowa Bill to "Close the Gun Show Loophole" Shot Down! Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
SF488 to "close the gun show loophole" in Iowa was shot down on March 22 by Senate Majority Leader, Stewart Iverson (R-Dows).

Father Defends Self & Wife from Son, with Shotgun Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
When the couple attempted to calm their son, Michael Hladky grasped his father around the neck and pinned him to the wall. Mrs. Hladky said that she was afraid her son was going to kill both of them, so she dialed 911. While on the phone, her husband retrieved a shotgun. As their son approached his father, Donald Hladky fired once, hitting his son once in the chest, killing him.

Sacramento Assembly OKs Bill To Ban Sale Of Guns From Home Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Democrat-dominated Assembly easily passed a measure yesterday that would ban, with significant exceptions, licensed dealers from selling guns out of their homes.

Wayne County, MI Court Strikes Statute Blocking Gun Industry Suits
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Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Jeanne Stempien ruled that a state statute blocking lawsuits against the gun industry is unconstitutional. Two pending suits can now proceed.

"This is a really huge victory for the citizens & taxpayers of MI who've suffered at the hands of the gun industry." --Brian Siebel, senior attorney for Center to Prevent Handgun Violence "Legal Action Project" (AND head counsel for Detroit & Wayne County in the lawsuits).

Armed Police Now Tolerated, Even Welcomed, on School Campuses
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Schools nationwide are arming themselves to protect against their own. Parents and students who once would have winced at the notion are now willing --even eager-- to welcome well-armed officers on campus. "We need cops everywhere," said Eleanore Cobble, a 10th-grader at Granite Hills. "I don't feel safe anymore."

~~Of course not. Your parents and teachers aren't prepared or able to defend you. So now you need armed police bodyguards at the taxpayers' expense.

Parents Seek Education Alternatives
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...Some frightened parents are demanding tighter security while others are seeking alternative ways to educate their children. "Brick-and-mortar schools will cease to exist if this continues," said Mike Cook, who is considering home-schooling his 15-year-old daughter, rather than allowing her to return to Granite Hills High School. "If we can't stop it, home-schooling will start and Internet education will take over," he said.

~~I HOPE SO!!

Jaycees to instruct youth on gun safety Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The Frederick, Oklahoma, Jaycees will have youngsters 8 to 15 taking aim at a shooting program. The Jaycees nationally have had this program going for more than 30 years, and have trained over a quarter-million youngstes in gun safety."

Whose rights are being protected or violated with concealed carry? Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A collection of Letters to the Editor about the Second Amendment. (first 6 letters)

U.S. ALERT: Tell Your Reps to OPPOSE Payment to the UN
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A "coalition of lawmakers" urged U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to schedule a swift vote on legislation allowing the U.S. to pay off a large portion of our "debt" to the UN. But the legislation has yet to advance in the House, where Republicans planned to make changes that could delay its enactment for weeks if not months.

CONTACT YOUR U.S. HOUSE REPS! Tell them to OPPOSE ANY payments to the UN!

DOJ Awarding $11 Million To Reduce Violence Against Women On Campus Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
~~How about something that has been proven to work: self-defensive gun courses.

Battle over Instant Background Check (NICS) Submitted by: Al Hambidge Website: http://pages.cthome.net/wcdc	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Socialist slugs Rep. Waxman and Rep. McCarthy had the General Accounting Office find out if they could buy guns with fake IDs. Since they could, the slugs say the instant check isn't working. Just goes to show, the only ones inconvenienced by the background check are the law-abiding.

Better parenting could mean less school violence. Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
That opinion was shared by many at a conference on school violence at the Greene County Board of Education offices in Alabama. "Parents must get involved," said Lynn Childs, director of special projects for the Alabama Attorney General's Office. "It's not a school problem, it's our problem."

Britain: From Bad to Worse Submitted by: Sam Cohen	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Prime Minister Tony Blair is now proposing that the government be allowed to confine people proactively, based on the fears of their potential danger to society." What do you mean, "It can't happen here"?

KillGuns.org - An Online Community For Gun Control
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"We support enactment & enforcement of sensible gun laws to benefit and protect gun owners & non-gun owners alike. Due to all of the loopholes, current gun control laws are nothing but a hindrance to sensible gun owners, and a gift to criminals. Our mission is to build a strong enough community to be able to make a difference and help lobby sensible bills." You can join free to participate in the community, made up of discussion boards, debate forums, and chat rooms.

HALT FORCED ANTHRAX SHOTS
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"The United States Government so far has refused to recognize or appreciate the DANGER and the personal dilemma it is imposing on its military personnel, despite repeated concerns expressed about administering an UNLICENSED drug NEVER PROVEN SAFE OR EFFECTIVE FOR HUMANS. Unfortunately, and DIRECTLY CONTRARY TO LAW, the shots are being administered to military personnel UNDER THREAT OF IMPRISONMENT, LOSS OF PAY AND DISCHARGE." --Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal

Movie Industry Leader Wants to Educate Kids? Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), has proposed implementing an elementary-school class that would teach right from wrong."

Congress Hasn't The Authority Submitted by: Skypod	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
"The important issue, Americans constantly ignore to our detriment, is whether Congress has exceeded its constitutional authority by mandating a particular blood/alcohol level. Congress has no such authority; setting blood/alcohol levels is a state and local function."