Saturday, February 26, 2011

Planned Parenthood out, but not yet!

We learn today from the Knoxville News-Sentinel that, although Planned Parenthood is getting the boot, it won't happen until the end of the school year:
Because the decision comes in the middle of the academic year, previously scheduled presentations by independent groups will be allowed to take place so as not to disrupt teachers' plans and class schedules, McIntyre said in a memo to school board members.
Does the school board not understand that the proletariat really don't want their children being taught by Planned Parenthood?

I just wonder, could they find qualified volunteers from the community to teach these classes without putting the PP spin on it?

What's wrong with electing the school superintendent, like we did in the past? Hiring the super insulates him from the people who pay his salary and makes it more difficult to hold him accountable.
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Friday, February 25, 2011

Planned Parenthood aborted by Knox County Schools

Check latest update!

Michael Silence reports that the Knox County Schools have given Planned Parenthood the boot.

Could it be that Superintendent McIntyre and the Board of Education were just getting too much heat? Maybe they are thinking, PP gets the boot now or we get the boot next election.


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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Drill baby, drill

 Gas is up again today, with the unrest in Libya.
Unless/until we gain some national sense and drill here, and also build our refinery capacity, it will just get worse. Quickly or slowly, I don't know.

And plugging your car into the already overloaded grid is not the answer, either.

Duh!

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Gunwalker gets CBS attention

See my link over at the Examiner.com.

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Videos of gun free zones

Check these out. Remember, Knoxville City Parks are Gun Free Zones.






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Constitutional carry bill DOA in Tennessee

I have confirmed with Senator Campfield that SB 397, the Vermont style or Constitutional carry bill is DOA this year. There was not a companion bill filed in the State House, and the deadline for filing has passed.

Maybe next year - - -

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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Tennessee carry bill follows Vermont law


UPDATE: This bill is DOA this year.

Senator Stacey Campfield recently introduced SB 397 in the Tennessee General Assembly. Here is a breakdown of the bill and the sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated it modifies. There are a few of my added comments, but the bill sections, when associated with the relevant TCA sections, are rather clear. 

In a nutshell, Section 1 states that anyone not prohibited from purchasing a firearm may carry one (except as otherwise prohibited). Section 2 duplicates the historical Vermont statute, while eliminating the vague with intent to go armed section of current Tennessee law. Section 10 explicitly states that a permit is not required to carry a weapon in Tennessee. If a person can legally own a gun, he/she can legally carry it.

Governor Haslam has publicly stated, as reported in the News-Sentinel,

The time has come for gun owners to contact their legislators, get a companion bill in the House, and get this passed into law! 


The bill and related current law are 'mixed' below. Color coding has been added for help.

SENATE BILL 397  - - By  Campfield 

SECTION 1.  Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, is amended by adding the following language as a new section thereto: 
39-17-1313.  Any resident of Tennessee who is a United States citizen or permanent lawful resident, as defined by § 55-50-102, who has reached twenty-one (21) years of age, and who is not prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm in this state pursuant to § 39-17-1316 or § 39-17-1307(b), 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), or any other state or federal law, may carry a firearm in this state except as otherwise prohibited by law.  


SECTION 2.  Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1307, is amended by deleting subdivision (a)(1) in its entirety and by substituting instead the following:
39-17-1307. Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. —
(a)  (1)  A person commits an offense who carries with the intent to go armed a firearm, a knife with a blade length exceeding four inches (4²), or a club.
(a)(1) A person commits an offense who carries a weapon, openly or concealed, [with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man.]  [bracketed text is identical to Vermont 13-1-85-4003]


Thursday, February 10, 2011

1611 - 1911

1611 - At the end of a conference with the Puritans, King James authorized the publication of the King James Bible (KJV). This version of the Bible has been the gold standard of Bibles in the English speaking world for four hundred years. Read Albert Mohler's discussion of the KJV HERE.

1911 - Three hundred years later, John M. Browning designed the Colt .45 ACP pistol, which became the Army issue M1911, and it was the standard issue pistol for about seventy years. It is also the pistol all others have been compared to for the last one hundred years. Read about the 1911 HERE.

Both are great tools.

     The 1911 might help save your life.

                      The 1611 might help save your soul.


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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Constitutional carry bill introduced in Tennessee

Senator Stacey Campfield has introduced SB0397, which, if passed,
authorizes certain persons over 21 to carry a firearm without a permit; provides endorsements on driver licenses of persons who obtain a handgun carry permit; makes permanent the issuance of a handgun carry permit.

 This bill if passed, and signed by Governor Haslam, would further restore the 2nd amendment towards its original intent.

Thanks, Senator Campfield!

H/T to Say Uncle.


See my Examiner piece on the Illogic of carry permits HERE.



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