At least the trooper had a gun to protect himself. If this happened to John Q Public that is not permitted to be armed, the trooper would have arrived after the fact and filled out the report at 80k per year.
A troopers safety is not my concern.
??? Why isn't John Q Public permitted to be armed??? I haven't heard that one.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
??? Why isn't John Q Public permitted to be armed??? I haven't heard that one.
Because leftist progressives, like yourself, support laws that limit and/or curb the populance from legally carrying a firarm in public.
Unless you can prove that your profession requires you to publicly carry a firearm, you have a less than 0% chance of obtaining a permit of any kind in NYS.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Because leftist progressives, like yourself, support laws that limit and/or curb the populance from legally carrying a firarm in public.
Unless you can prove that your profession requires you to publicly carry a firearm, you have a less than 0% chance of obtaining a permit of any kind in NYS.
Because leftist progressives, like yourself, support laws that limit and/or curb the populance from legally carrying a firarm in public. Unless you can prove that your profession requires you to publicly carry a firearm, you have a less than 0% chance of obtaining a permit of any kind in NYS.
I have a pistol permit and own several firearms. I had to apply for the permit, which seemed a reasonable procedure, and no permit is required to buy a rifle or shotgun in NY State.
I support good gun laws (like background checks) and I support the 2nd amendment. I also support Conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia opinion that there are "undoubtedly" limits to a person's right to bear arms under the Second Amendment.
Most Americans support limits on what weapons and where weapons can be carried.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I have a pistol permit and own several firearms. I had to apply for the permit, which seemed a reasonable procedure, and no permit is required to buy a rifle or shotgun in NY State.
You can carry your guns onto government property like the empire state plaza? For some reason I think you would be stopped very quickly if you were seen carrying your shotgun through the plaza.
I support good gun laws (like background checks) and I support the 2nd amendment. I also support Conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia opinion that there are "undoubtedly" limits to a person's right to bear arms under the Second Amendment.
Scalia is just one opinion. The real opinion lies with the people. Jury nullification is the next step. People are going to start to be educated on the power of the jury. Juries can find a person not guilty of a law that Scalia or any other justice deems "Constitutional".
I for one would not convict a person of a victimless crime. Charged a with drug crime - not guilty, possession of an "assault rifle" - not guilty, income tax evasion - not guilty.
The more people that change their attitudes about these arbitrary laws, the more not guilty verdicts will result.
You can carry your guns onto government property like the empire state plaza? For some reason I think you would be stopped very quickly if you were seen carrying your shotgun through the plaza.
Not aware of any law prohibiting you to carry a pistol at the Plaza, if you have a legal "carry" permit. Carrying a shotgun or rifle in public "ANYWHERE" should get you stopped.
JUST BECAUSE SISSY SAYS SO DOESN'T MAKE IT SO...BUT HE THINKS IT DOES!!!!! JUST BECAUSE MC1 SAYS SO DOESN'T MAKE IT SO!!!!!
we need knife control NOW. NO ONE needs a blade that sharp to SKIN A DEEEEEERE
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
we need knife control NOW. NO ONE needs a blade that sharp to SKIN A DEEEEEERE
And let's not forget to pass a law DOUBLING the penalty for assaulting a costumed agent with a kitchen knife. If these were two homeless people pulling knives on each other not a big deal, but since it was an officer of law, we reallly need harsher penalties for the plebs.
I thought you were going to show us the law that prohibited guns at the Plaza....and defend your statement! Guess I was wrong!!!!
It depends if the Museum and Library in the Plaza are considered educational institutions. If so, then in NYS, even a person with a conceal/carry license may not be able to carry on Plaza property.
And let's not forget to pass a law DOUBLING the penalty for assaulting a costumed agent with a kitchen knife. If these were two homeless people pulling knives on each other not a big deal, but since it was an officer of law, we reallly need harsher penalties for the plebs.
there's a $10,000 award for finding the guy....
I guess some victims are more equal than others
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Seriously. I bet if they offered that for every murder, we would come out ahead in so many ways. There are an awful lot of people that will turn in their own mother for a pack of Newports, so there would be a drastic cut in the amount that of time and money we spend to investigate these things. Some investigations go on for years. Also, there would be a lot less unsolved murders.
Henry's suspicions were correct... The Trooper was 'asking for it'. From today's gazette:
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State Police Major Steve James said at a news conference today that Eric Green, 18, was known by Capitol Police and had encountered state police officers on Sunday, prior to his encounter with Smith. A 2008 incident was also of a violent nature, in keeping with the stabbing on Sunday.
"He is no stranger to law enforcement," said James.
Police believe that Green, who is suspected to be homeless, approached multiple troopers on Sunday, including Smith, about finding a residence. When Smith was in the process of helping find shelter, police believe that Green took a knife out of his bag and attacked him.
Imagine those police men... actually helping this guy find a place to live... The B@stards!
No wonder Green stabbed him!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
So why didn't he attack the other troopers, why did the officer ask for identification in the 1st place, these are things you are trying to ignore. Either way they caught the guy, it should be interesting to hear his side of things.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
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