Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/5/09

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

The news of the court decision upholding David Olofson's conviction dominates gun-blog discussion today, and thus, we will give you a sampling of the comments:

David Codrea is reporting that the mainstream media is not covering the court decision on Olofson at all.

From Mike Vanderboegh: 'Olofson Appeal Rejected, 7th Circuit Confirms No Right to a Fair Trial, You are STILL Entitled to a Fair Shootout Should You Wish Not to be Railroaded.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association says that now the whole thing is 'A Simple Matter of Force.'

Mindful Musings informs us that there is something we all can do to help Olofson, even now.

John Jacob H makes a significant point about the government railroad job against Olofson.

Meeting on the Green adds his commentary to the Olofson story.

Standing By reminds us of just how abusing the Feds can be in cases like Olofson's.

Say Uncle gives us this interesting tidbit of info that occurred during Olofson's trial.

Blogonomicon adds his commentary to the Olofson fiasco.

And now, on to some other interesting stuff:

Tam makes a very important point about the myth of 'corporate taxes' in light of Obama's attempt to reign in offshore investments.

Notoriously Conservative has the MUST-read of the day as he reports on a bill introduced in Congress that is a direct attack on free speech. The bill will make it a felony for BLOGGERS to use their blogs to 'engage in hostile speech.' Here's some hostile speech for the worthless piece of chit who sponsored this bill--'EFF YOU!'

Armed Citizen reports more infuriating news that the U.S. Senate is moving aggressively against gun rights!

From Rev. Kharma: 'The Culture of Death: Notre Dame Joins With the Secularists.'

Nicki has a neat photo she entitles, 'Coolness.' Take a look!

Kurt Hofmann says there is a new way to ban guns--just brand everyone as 'terrorists.'

Walls of the City provides cool pics and a description of his completed project he calls 'the B.O.M.B.E.R.'

Roberta X remarks that the new Obama policy toward corporations is to whack them good and hard.

Gun Nuts posts all the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight answers the question 'why do so many people fear guns?'

Pax Parabellum reports that 40% of humanity does not have a free press and ours is under attack here!

Sebastian updates us on the upcoming U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania between Specter and Toomey, and the speculation that former Governor Tom Ridge may enter the race.

Live From the Upper Texas Gulf Coast tells us why voter I.D. is a good thing.

Bloviating Zeppelin notes that the U.K. media covers what the U.S. media won't, particularly with regard to Al Franken going to the U.S. Senate.

Blonde Sagacity has a good read entitled, 'Nothin' Funny About Barack?'