Tag Archives: Second Amendment

Guns against government?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by whungerford

Do people have a right to resist officers with arms? Of course not, so it is surprising to see frequent claims to the contrary. If there ever was a question, it was settled by the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791 when … Continue reading →

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Running against Washington

Posted on April 25, 2015 by whungerford

Join with us to defeat the Washington machine & unleash the American dream.–Sen. Rand Paul Most Americans’ foreign policy judgments are sound and realistic; it’s Washington that tends toward extremism in one direction or another.–Rep. Justin Amash 5-19-15 We stand … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed for Governor?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by whungerford

I am calling on Gov. Cuomo to reverse his ill-conceived fracking ban that infringes on constitutionally protected property rights. If the Obama administration and even California Gov. Jerry Brown can side with farmers and landowners, now is the time to … Continue reading →

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Martha Robertson Opposes the SAFE Act

Posted on October 5, 2014 by pystew

Martha Robertson opposes the NYS SAFE Act. After listening to more than 10 hours of public opinion at two Tompkins County Legislature Meeting and two Public Safety Committee Meetings, she voted AGAINST a Resolution that supported the Act. In an article published … Continue reading →

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Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably.

Posted on July 5, 2014 by whungerford

Does the Bill of Rights apply to the states? Probably, but only when the Supreme Court says it does. Before 1920, mostly it didn’t. It all depends on the Fourteenth Amendment which reads in part: “… nor shall any state deprive any … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Amendment

Posted on April 27, 2014 by whungerford

Let it be, let it be Let it be, let it be Whisper words of wisdom, let it be Paul McCartney, John Lennon. Copyright: Sony/ATV Tunes LLC   Should the NYS or the Federal Constitution be amended? The idea has merit … Continue reading →

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Are Republicans their own worst enemies?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by whungerford

Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI), a libertarian, is one of the most conservative members of the House. Nevertheless, Rep. Amash has been criticized for being a supporter of illegal immigration, a charge he denies. The source of the criticism is Americans … Continue reading →

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Reed ignores Robertson’s Anti-SAFE Act Stance

Posted on February 7, 2014 by pystew

The New York State SAFE Act passed the State Legislature in January, 2013.  Within two months,  New York State Counties were presented with copies of resolutions  to repeal the SAFE Act. The one passed in Yates County came from Sen. … Continue reading →

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What the SAFE Act “Repealers” Won’t Tell You

Posted on January 26, 2014 by pystew

This article was written by Leah Gunn Barrett,  executive director of the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund. I read it in the (Dunkirk) Observer on January 19. The NY SAFE Act, … Continue reading →

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The New Year Eve’s SAFE ACT Surprise!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by pystew

On Tuesday, (December 31, 2013), it was announced that an United States Western District  Court of New York judge ruled on a SAFE Act lawsuit.  After scrutinizing the SAFE Act, and analyzing the plaintiffs’ complaints, constitutional law, and court briefs, Chief Judge … Continue reading →

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