Second Amendment News Roundup for 7/6/09

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

Western Rifle Shooters Association has a must-read on the various types of traps set for a society by those who wish to destroy it and then change it.

Standing By has another must-read, alerting us to the fact that now it's THE LEFTWING that's calling for an armed revolt. Gee, and here I thought only us 'rightwing, extremist, gun-totin' homegrown terrorists' were supposedly all for armed revolt!

Way Up North, as an Alaskan, posts some thoughts concerning Governor Palin's resignation.

Conservative Libertarian Outpost presents a shocking piece concerning the Latinos and their threat to the U.S., as depicted in their celebration of 'The FARCE of July'!

Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner points to a Republican weasel who is opposed to concealed carry. Yes, my friends, they are in the GOP too...like Mitt Romney, for example.

Kurt Hofmann examines California's 'assault weapon' ban and notes that even with the ban some think it's not restrictive enough! Just like the antis. When they succeed with one ban, they move to more restrictions!

Insight on Freedom says that Americans are continuing to arm themselves in record numbers.

The Rustmeister notes that a sports writer used the death of NFL star Steve McNair as an opportunity to go on an anti-gun rant.

Notoriously Conservative has interesting reading on a car that costs only 600 bucks and gets 258 miles per gallon. It's made by a German company but it's sold only in China.

Brigid writes about battles on the home front and notes that our soldiers are often returning home from overseas, only to find they have no job and no home.

Tam wonders about whether a certain gun is more 'patriotic' than the rest.

Say Uncle comments on fixing healthcare in America. A good read!

Robb Allen shares a list of some gun stuff he needs. Take a look at the list--there are some things there we all need to make sure we have.

Sebastian disagrees with Eugene Volokh's assertion that assault weapons bans 'could be legal' from a Constitutional standpoint. This is part 2 of his critique of Volokh. Be sure to click on link for Part 1 as well.

Ride Fast and Shoot Straight reminds us that this is the birthday of the AK-47.

John Jacob H reports that citizens in the small town of Gaffney, SC have started their own 'run on the gun stores' in light of a serial killer on the loose who has murdered 5 in the past 2 weeks. Gaffney is a small town in a sparsely-populated county. Naturally, something like this will cause quite a stir, more so than in large cities.

Pax Parabellum has a VERY important warning for America that arose out of his observations of what's happening 'across the pond.'

From Mike Vanderboegh: 'The Rule of Law is Dead, but the Rule of Man Should Take No Comfort from It.'

'True Grit'

For those like me who adhere to the values and principles embodied by the great John Wayne and the characters he portrayed, here is a masterpiece of exceptional writing that will take you back to an era in America when we were proud to be Americans--strong, self-sufficient, no-nonsense and outspoken advocates for individual liberty.

Brigid, the author of the piece who describes herself as a 'Celtic lass on a small homestead on the Plains, is an extraordinary writer who creates vivid scenes in our minds with the power of words.

In the post linked above, she took me back to a by-gone era of my boyhood and youth, as I idolized John Wayne and aspired to be like him.

I never quite reached my goal, but I still adhere to the values of those movies that depicted a time in America when men were real men, where guns were not evil but positive tools, where it was admirable to stand for something against all odds, and where fighting for the right, for truth, justice, and freedom was not an option but an unquestioned responsibility.

Be sure to read Brigid's post in its entirety, and then tell her how much you appreciate not only her gift as a wordsmith but her stand for liberty.

Honoring, Remembering the Veterans

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, but as is the case with so many national special days we often celebrate them on the Monday following the actual designated date.

Many towns across the country will be having special Veterans Day parades and other festivities on MONDAY, Nov. 12, given that this year the day itself fell on a Sunday.

No matter what particular day your community chooses to honor and remember the Veteran--the men and women who gave so much and sacrificed all for liberty--be sure to do your part. Thank those you know who served. Say a prayer for the families of those who gave their lives for you and your country.

And pray to God that there will always be men and women of valor who will answer their country's call to served, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.