Second Amendment News Roundup for 8/13/09

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

Mike McCarville gets us started off today with the must-read quote of the day from the great, incomparable Walter E. Williams, professor of economics at George Mason University.

Alphecca has an open forum going today on the economy. Go take a look!

Roberta X says 'Oooooo, a Man Had a Gun.'

John Jacob H has the video of Chris Matthews going ape (and vile) over the man with the gun at the town hall meeting.

Armed Citizen posts essential reading with 'Dirty Secrets.'

Free in Idaho provides good reading on Islam in America entitled, 'Barbarians and Martyrs.'

Every Blade of Grass lists his heroes, many of whom are also my heroes. See if yours are on the list.

Rev. Kharma has a MUST-read in response to a question from a reader about ObamaCare. Take a look!

Standing By writes about a great patriot who got whacked by the Obama-thugs of SEIU at a recent town hall meeting.

The Newbius Papers posts important reading today entitled, 'Slavery or Liberty?' Read it all.

Texas Fred reports that a Texas candidate for the U.S. Senate has denounced White House 'fishy' tactics, and calls on all Democratic candidates for office to do the same.

Tam shows us a video of an idiot Congress critter who claims that dissent is 'political terrorism.' Scumbag!

Way Up North says they are protesting the Feds up in Anchorage...pics included.

Sebastian has great news from Pennsylvania concerning Toomey's prospects for taking the Senate seat now held by Arlen Specter.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight points to a side benefit of open carry.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost points to an excellent article on town halls and ObamaCare that appeared in the mainstream media. Give it a thorough reading!

From Walls of the City: 'Witness Your Doom.'

From Vanderboegh: 'The Gate Keeper: A Tale of Hope, Change, and Unintended Consequences.'

Western Rifle Shooters Association has an essential read on the tactic of the ATF to start fights and conflicts with citizens. Can you say, 'Jack-Booted Government Thugs'?!

David Codrea presents a stunning report from the AP claiming that U.S. border authorities are giving aid to Mexican criminals.