Do you suggest that the State go through individual medical/mental health records to see who might be considered a "danger to themselves and others" so we can add more names to the NICS system? What about those people who may have had some issues, but have overcome them with counselling and treatment? What about the laws that protect the privacy of individuals? Or the laws that protect doctor/patient confidentiality? Are you willing to throw all that out in the name of adding more names to a government list somewhere?
The State Police Major is right. We must maintain that delicate ballance between public safety and individual rights. It's hard, but it is necessary in any truly free society.
It is also important to understand that those with evil intentions are not swayed by societies laws. Murder, assualt, burglary, rape, robbery and a host of other laws on the books are broken every day, and without firearms I might add.
We would do well to heed Mr. Franklin's warning: "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
"... There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God... (Paul writing to Timothy c. AD 66)
If the illustrious city council members had any clue as to the history of how the Tomb of the Unkowns came to be, they would not have a problem with dedicating this memorial on Veteran's Day.
Britain and France were the first to dedicate a national memorial to their unknown soldiers. Their monuments to their unknown soldiers were unveiled on November 11th, 1920.
On March 4th, 1921, the United States Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American serviceman from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetary.
On Memorial Day, 1921, four unknown servicemen were exhumed from four World War I American cemeteries in France.
On October 24th, 1921, a dedicated WWI veteran, U.S. Army Sgt Edward F. Younger selected one of the four caskets to be interred at the US Tomb of the Unknowns.
The World War I Unknown lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda from his arrival in the United States until Armistice Day (what we now celebrate as Veterans Day), 1921.
On November 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was first observed on May 30th, 1868 to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. Over the years, it has become a day to honor all veterans of all wars, but it was not until 1967 that it was officially named Memorial Day by federal law.
November 11th (Armistice Day) is the day that many allied countries have chosen to honor members of their armed forces who died in service to their country. How could this day NOT be appropriate for dedicating a local monument to honor those who lost not only their lives, but their identity as well?
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
...of a single MoH recipient that thought he/she was deserving of the medal.
You can also be sure that when SSgt Giunta went after his budies, the last thing on his mind was what party they might be affiliated with.
Thank you for your service SSgt Salvatore Giunta.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
That's a sure fire way to get your permit revoked. The ONLY time a CFP holder is legally permitted to pull out a firearm is if they believe they are in grave danger.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
That's a sure fire way to get your permit revoked. The ONLY time a CFP holder is legally permitted to pull out a firearm is if they believe they are in grave danger.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
But if you spend much time reading posts, you know there are a few who only post to "stir the pot." (or so it seems).
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
"...should the people of America once become capable of that deep simulation towards one another, and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation while it is practising iniquity and extravagance, and displays in the most captivating manner the charming pictures of candor, frankness, and sincerity, while it is rioting in rapine and insolence, this country will be the most miserable habitation in the world; because we have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a religious and moral people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." -- Letter to the Officers of the First Brigade of the Third Division of the Militia of Massachusetts (11 October 1798)
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
And that amounts to extortion
You don't have to pay the mob guy that comes to collect "protection" money, unless you want your legs broken.
And How would you suggest we proceed, SJ?
Do you suggest that the State go through individual medical/mental health records to see who might be considered a "danger to themselves and others" so we can add more names to the NICS system? What about those people who may have had some issues, but have overcome them with counselling and treatment? What about the laws that protect the privacy of individuals? Or the laws that protect doctor/patient confidentiality? Are you willing to throw all that out in the name of adding more names to a government list somewhere?
The State Police Major is right. We must maintain that delicate ballance between public safety and individual rights. It's hard, but it is necessary in any truly free society.
It is also important to understand that those with evil intentions are not swayed by societies laws. Murder, assualt, burglary, rape, robbery and a host of other laws on the books are broken every day, and without firearms I might add.
We would do well to heed Mr. Franklin's warning: "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
It also says...
...in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires...
Which do you think is better?
A. To believe the Bible.
B. NOT believe the Bible and be wrong?
If there is no God, then why are so many prayers answered?
I'd say that train is right on schedule...
"... There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God... (Paul writing to Timothy c. AD 66)
The Bravest Soldier crumbles in mother earth...
...unburied and unkown. - Walt Whitman
If the illustrious city council members had any clue as to the history of how the Tomb of the Unkowns came to be, they would not have a problem with dedicating this memorial on Veteran's Day.
Britain and France were the first to dedicate a national memorial to their unknown soldiers. Their monuments to their unknown soldiers were unveiled on November 11th, 1920.
On March 4th, 1921, the United States Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American serviceman from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetary.
On Memorial Day, 1921, four unknown servicemen were exhumed from four World War I American cemeteries in France.
On October 24th, 1921, a dedicated WWI veteran, U.S. Army Sgt Edward F. Younger selected one of the four caskets to be interred at the US Tomb of the Unknowns.
The World War I Unknown lay in state in the Capitol Rotunda from his arrival in the United States until Armistice Day (what we now celebrate as Veterans Day), 1921.
On November 11, 1921, President Warren G. Harding officiated at the interment ceremonies at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.
Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was first observed on May 30th, 1868 to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. Over the years, it has become a day to honor all veterans of all wars, but it was not until 1967 that it was officially named Memorial Day by federal law.
November 11th (Armistice Day) is the day that many allied countries have chosen to honor members of their armed forces who died in service to their country. How could this day NOT be appropriate for dedicating a local monument to honor those who lost not only their lives, but their identity as well?
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
I've never heard...
...of a single MoH recipient that thought he/she was deserving of the medal.
You can also be sure that when SSgt Giunta went after his budies, the last thing on his mind was what party they might be affiliated with.
Thank you for your service SSgt Salvatore Giunta.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
If she did have a CFP...
...she doesn't now!
That's a sure fire way to get your permit revoked. The ONLY time a CFP holder is legally permitted to pull out a firearm is if they believe they are in grave danger.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
If she did have a CFP...
...she doesn't now!
That's a sure fire way to get your permit revoked. The ONLY time a CFP holder is legally permitted to pull out a firearm is if they believe they are in grave danger.
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
Pay no attention to the dog behind the glasses...
Most of us get it,
But if you spend much time reading posts, you know there are a few who only post to "stir the pot." (or so it seems).
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384
and John Adams said...
"...should the people of America once become capable of that deep simulation towards one another, and towards foreign nations, which assumes the language of justice and moderation while it is practising iniquity and extravagance, and displays in the most captivating manner the charming pictures of candor, frankness, and sincerity, while it is rioting in rapine and insolence, this country will be the most miserable habitation in the world; because we have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution was made only for a religious and moral people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other." -- Letter to the Officers of the First Brigade of the Third Division of the Militia of Massachusetts (11 October 1798)
John Chick
Monmouth, ME
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." --Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey, 1816. ME 14:384