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FACTS DESTROY YOUR PROGRESSIVE SPIN

Dingy Harry is destroying this nation by not living up to his constitutional obligation to produce an annual budget for the past three years. And by the way, all five budgets introduced by President Obama were unanimously rejected in a bi-partisan manner in both the U.S. House and Senate.

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Just like the Democrat

Just like the Democrat controlled Maine Turnpike Authority~

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Ah the sound of Freedom~~~

Ah the sound of Freedom~~~

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The PC crowd welcomes the

The PC crowd welcomes the anti American Dixie Chicks... but when it comes to a strict constitutionalists they show their true colors. Despicable.

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Democrat Senator Susan

Democrat Senator Susan Collins does it again!

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IF BUSINESS IS SO GOOD HIRE

IF BUSINESS IS SO GOOD HIRE MORE PERSONEL OR BETTER YET EXTEND THE LENGTH OF THE PERMIT DURATION TO PROVIDE RELIEF. WE ALL PRAY NOVEMBER 2012 WILL PROVIDE NATURAL RELIEF.

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The Sun Journal missed the

The Sun Journal missed the obvious. Maine has the lowest crime rate in the nation because we have the second highest per capita of firearm ownership in the nation. Individuals properly trained to obtain a Maine Concealed Handgun Permit understand in a life threatening situation where seconds count, law enforcement is minutes away at best…

Sun Journal will have a very difficult time finding a situation where a properly licensed Concealed Handgun Permit owner that committed a crime with their handgun.

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I get no heat because I am up

I get no heat because I am up front with all out clients. I also have 6 legislators working on a remedy for the issue.

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Stop pissing in the wind~~~

Stop pissing in the wind~~~

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The very first post I

The very first post I included the statute. They are in fact in violation of Maine Law.

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We teach 3 hours of firearms

We teach 3 hours of firearms law every month. www.mainecwptraining.com

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'to be issued or denied' is

'to be issued or denied' is clear enough for me.

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A BAN WOULD BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL

FROM THE MAINE CONSTITUTION- Section 16. To keep and bear arms. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.

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Only the legislature with the

Only the legislature with the governors signature can the law be changed.

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Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes §2002-A§2004
Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Part 5: PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 252: PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS
12. Permit for a resident of 5 or more years to be issued or denied within 30 days; permit for a nonresident and resident of less than 5 years to be issued or denied within 60 days.

STATE POLICE NOTICE: Notice to concealed handgun permit applicants: Due to the high volume of applications the Weapons Division is receiving, it may take as long as 90 days to receive your permit. http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html

Not sure how a statement on a State Police web site absolves then from obeying the law?

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Do you really have to ask

Do you really have to ask what party he will caucus with? King is a flaming liberal.

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Do you really have to ask

Do you really have to ask what party he will caucus with? Kink is a flaming liberal.

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http://www.themainewire.com/2

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NY is known for catch and

NY is known for catch and release policies. Keep em locked up.

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Many municipalities issue

Many municipalities issue transfer station stickers for resident. People taking sand must have transfer sticker properly displayed or face criminal prosecution.

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THUD

THUD

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(((((LET THE GAMES BEGIN)))))

(((((LET THE GAMES BEGIN)))))

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MORE ACCURATELY

Harrison Fire Department was joined by others from, Waterford, Bridgton, Naples, Otisfield, Norway and Paris helping at the scene or filling in at nearby stations.

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It was the liberal Democrat

It was the liberal Democrat Party that rejected the GOP one year extension President Obama desired. The Democrat 2 month extension would throw business and individual accounting into chaos.

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It was the liberal Democrat

It was the liberal Democrat Party that rejected the GOP one year extension President Obama desired. The Democrat 2 month extension would throw business and individual accounting into chaos.

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$169,000 ~ $933,000 in 10

$169,000 ~ $933,000 in 10 years in General Assistance ~ Mayor Raymond was right! What has the state and federal government paid out in addition?

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YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!

YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD!

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$3,000 Bail ~ Are you kidding

$3,000 Bail ~ Are you kidding me!

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WHY GIVE TAX CREDITS /

WHY GIVE TAX CREDITS / SUBSIDIES TO RICH INDIVIDUALS HAVING PRODUCT MANUFACTURED IN BRAZIL AND SHIPPED TO SEARSPORT?

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Commissioner Bowen has asked

Commissioner Bowen has asked for waivers.

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PARTISAN MEDIA ASSASSINATION

PARTISAN MEDIA ASSASSINATION AT IT'S WORST!

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MAYOR RAYMOND WAS RIGHT!

MAYOR RAYMOND WAS RIGHT!

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MAYOR RAYMOND WAS RIGHT!

MAYOR RAYMOND WAS RIGHT!

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Sounds like the Wilton Police

Sounds like the Wilton Police re-acted with little or no evidence.

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THIS IS WHAT J. DWIGHT'S WIFE HAD TO SAY~

Ah-hem...his wife happens to be me. I have been reading all of the articles and commentary, and would like to add my two cents. It has been four full days, and until a little over an hour ago, no one has been interested in my perspective.

I gave an exclusive to a contributing member of AMG, and look forward to his treatment of the facts.

For those of you who have been concerned about whether or not I understand the 'far reaching' consequences of domestic violence, I can tell you that without any doubt, I do.

I will also say emphatically, that a reckless, politically motivated media dishes out its own version of abuse, and has no regard for the 'far-reaching' effect this has on my step children, not to mention me. My step kids have their futures waiting for them, along with this story that will be lurking on the internet for 'ever'...when they apply for jobs, when friends to google searches...

This was an innocent, honest mistake. If you choose to give J the benefit of the doubt on a simple human being level, that would be a good thing. He deserves it.

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Good grief woman~ "Unlocked

Good grief woman~ "Unlocked Door"

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Wow~ the lynch mob without

Wow~ the lynch mob without evidence convicts before hearing or trial. Despicable and yes, there is no excuse for domestic violence

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Few people know about the

Few people know about the Obama administrations Operation Fast and Furious because the main stream media hasn't reported it.

Heads have and will roll as this reaches the Oval Office.

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Some states with metal

Some states with metal detectors provide Concealed Firearm Permit holders an EZ Pass at their state houses avoiding lines at the security check points.

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What is wrong with early

What is wrong with early voter registration? Can do it 264 days a year when registering a car, town office...

Just this week, 34% of petition signers in Portland were tossed out because the clerks and the time to verify the signers were not registered voters after declaring they were!!!

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Pass the Kool-Aid~

Pass the Kool-Aid~

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http://www.pressherald.com/ne

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Maine should stand up and

Maine should stand up and take notice~

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There is already a law on the

There is already a law on the books that should be enforced in this instance. It is called Endangering The Welfare of a Child.

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When a man is killed by a

When a man is killed by a woman, how come it is not characterized as Domestic Violence?

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If the poor woman exercised

If the poor woman exercised her right to defend herself and her innocent children the PFA would have protected her in the courtroom. Most likely she wouldn’t have even been arrested.

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IGNORANT HEADLINE

With record gun sales and permits to carry issued, the FBI reported just yesterday violent crime is at a 40 year low! That is a fact not a politically motivated rant.

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Partisan Broadcasts Should not be Subsidised by Taxpayers

If MPBN is worthy it could/would stand on its own two feet like the rest of America.

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WHAT MAINE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY JOBS?

Boiler made in Austria and the wood pellet contract went to a Canadian company?

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LAWS NEED TO BE ENFORCED

Well said LSJ~

Paul J. Mattson
NRA Certified Instructor / RSO
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Maine CWP Training
101 Main St.
Harrison, ME 04040

(207) 583-4723
CELL 232-7063

www.MaineCWPtraining.com

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Maine CWP Training Offers an

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Why are personal

Why are personal non-emergency calls allowed at all in the workplace while doing the peoples business?

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Are you watching how the Main

Are you watching how the Main Stream Media are spinning this AZ tragedy to fit the left’s spin? I am fuming! They have another Left wing nut job causing mass murder and they are fomenting hate towards Beck and Palin. Not focusing on every time we have a home grown terrorist act it is the left who is to blame. What was Alensky’s rule number1? Never let a crisis go unused? Then the second thing out of their mouths are Gun Control!

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Tarr’s performance is

Tarr’s performance is Harrison was exemplary for over 20 years.

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Dodge took a stab as a Snowe

Dodge took a stab as a Snowe contender in 2000

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Graphic images have become

Graphic images have become collectors items where this has been tried before. What a misguided programme.

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Bravo to Garrett and the

Bravo to Garrett and the Lewiston Sun Journal!

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The electorate has a mind of

The electorate has a mind of their own and spoke loud and clear. One party Democrat rule in DC and Augusta has cost future generations trillions in debt.

We're not idiots as the teleprompter president would like you to believe.

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Will thew training include

Will thew training include what a law abiding citizen with a concealed firearm permit could do if the school wasn't a gun free zone? In this case you illustrate only criminals carry firearms on school property.

2. A person is justified in using deadly force upon another person:
A. When the person reasonably believes it necessary and reasonably believes such other person is:
(1) About to use unlawful, deadly force against the person or a 3rd person; or
(2) Committing or about to commit a kidnapping, robbery or a violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph A, against the person or a 3rd person; or [1989, c. 878, Pt. B, §15 (AMD).]

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What is the big secret?

What is the big secret? Release the drivers name!

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BALDACCI FOLLOWED THE

BALDACCI FOLLOWED THE EUROPEAN MODEL AND THE UK JUST CANNED 500,000 GOVERNMENT WORKERS TODAY! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-11579979 ~ IN CONTRAST, LAPAGE WOULD BE A SAVIOR FOR THE UNIONS.

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I meant quorum.

I meant quorum.

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2 selectman constitutes a

2 selectman constitutes a legal forum in Harrison?

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Our prayers go out to the

Our prayers go out to the Belanger and Holden family.

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Opposition to Oxford will

Opposition to Oxford will backfire on Lewiston proponents.

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VOTE YES ON 1 ~ EARLY AND

VOTE YES ON 1 ~ EARLY AND OFTEN!

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REPLY TO THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Your editorial board’s “Contradictions in debate over carrying guns,” missed the mark as it relates to the Maine Constitution, law and fundamental common sense.

Speaking to the issue of firearms, open carry of firearms is allowed by Maine law and there has never been an incident in the State of Maine where this lawful activity violated the rights or injured unarmed citizens. Never.

Individual law abiding citizens exercise open carry or concealed carry at the Maine Mall Food Court, because it is perfectly legal. Maine has a long list of prohibited persons: (http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/15/title15sec393.html ) that may not own or possess a firearm. Should one of these individuals violate Maine law by simple possession he or she should be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Maine statutes specifically prescribe remedies for the armed citizen to protect themselves and innocent others in active shooter situations:
§101. General rules for defenses and affirmative defenses; justification Conduct that is justifiable under this chapter constitutes a defense to any crime; except that, if a person is justified in using force against another, but the person recklessly injures or creates a risk of injury to 3rd persons, the justification afforded by this chapter is unavailable in a prosecution for such recklessness.

§108. Physical force in defense of a person: 2. A person is justified in using deadly force upon another person: A. When the person reasonably believes it necessary and reasonably believes such other person is: (1) About to use unlawful, deadly force against the person or a 3rd person; or (2) Committing or about to commit a kidnapping, robbery or a violation of section 253, subsection 1, paragraph A, against the person or a 3rd person.

Creating gun free zones only affords the criminal element of our society the opportunity to harm innocent men, women and children of all walks of life. Maine’s low crime rate is attributed to the population’s high degree of gun possession and ownership. Portland’s Chief Craig has publicly stated he is amazed, Maine liberally gives out Concealed Firearms Permits and has a very low crime rate and where he came from, Los Angeles seldom authorized a Concealed Firearm Permit the crime rate was very high.

Councilman Skolnik’s proposal is in direct conflict with his oath of office to uphold the Maine Constitution and the laws of the State of Maine. A fifth grader could interpret Article I of the Maine Constitution~ Section 16. To keep and bear arms. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.

Quite frankly, I feel safer knowing more law abiding citizens around me have a firearm on them should an active shooter situation arise. Law enforcement can’t be everywhere so I make it my personal responsibility to protect myself and family. After all, it is my unalienable Right under the U.S. Constitution.

Last but not least, Maine legislators did not ban guns in their workplace. It is a “RULE” created by the Bureau of Capitol Security.

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There is a little thing

There is a little thing called the Maine Constitution that should prevail: Article I of the Maine Constitution~ Section 16. To keep and bear arms. Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned. My reply to the City of Portland is here: http://www.mainecwptraining.com/RESPONSE_TO_PORTLAND.html

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A TORCH WITH NO FLAME

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WE'LL BE THERE TODAY

With NRA membership discounts, Raffle tickets for a Bushmaster ACR 16 (MSRP $2685) benefiting WMF&G community activities and 10% discounts on Maine CWP Training's NRA certified courses.

Be there~

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I applaud Ben contributing to

I applaud Ben contributing to our community. I happened to see Ben in the area and felt his activities were extremely unsafe; Evident by the damage to the curbs Ben was sitting on...

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How come they don't pay the

How come they don't pay the hospitals at all? Massive hospital layoffs will be announced this week!

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Mother of All Bailouts

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Jenkins had a piss poor

Jenkins had a piss poor attendance record in the legislature.

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Please spreas the word

This cause is worthy of the support or the entire state of Maine!.

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The Sun Journal did a great

The Sun Journal did a great disservice to its readers.

Such a prominent photo on page B1, SUMMER PROFESSIONAL THEATER sends the wrong message to the general public and youth particularly.

Never point a gun towards anything or any one that you do not wish to destroy.
Paul J. Mattson
NRA Certified Instructor / RSO
#63731855
Maine CWP Training
101 Main St.
Harrison, ME 04040
www.MaineCWPtraining.com

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Private individuals may have

Private individuals may have background checks done and are encouraged to do so for the protections of all individials involved.

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Maine Citizens Against

Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence joined the National Rifle Association in publicly endorsing the Maine Gun Sellers Kit available from the US Department of Justice. The kit is available at usame.psn@usdoj.gov OR CALL (207) 771-3294.

Enforcement of current laws works. Selling firearms to prohibited persons puts the seller in serious civil and criminal jeopardy. Visit http://www.mainecwptraining.com/IMPORTANT_LINKS.html for important state and federal firearm laws.

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ignoRANT statements.

Private citizens selling firearms to a prohibited person places themselves in serious civil and criminal jeopardy under existing Maine and federal law.

You can find many exiting laws here: http://www.mainecwptraining.com/IMPORTANT_LINKS.html

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Bob~

the two women massacred on the Appalachian Trail

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J. Dwight was the only

J. Dwight was the only speaker at the event that garnered applause after pointing out green subsidies are paid by adding to our state and national debt.

He also noted out national debt is currently $13 TRILLION. Wake up AmeriKa!