Full details on Brittany Barkley Trial:
Jury was only out for 35 minutes before returning Guilty verdicts on First Degree Premeditated Murder, First Degree Felony Murder, Armed Carjacking, Carjacking, Armed Robbery, Robbery, First Degree Assault and Grand Theft. Because Alvira was not death penalty eligible due to his age, Brittany Barkley was not death penalty eligible.
The States Attorney's Office will seek Life Without Parole and a consecutive 30 year sentence which is the maximum she can receive. Judge D. William Simpson ordered a Pre-Sentence Investigation at the request of the Defense Attorney. Sentencing will occur within the next 45-60 days.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO KICK OFF MARYLAND GREEN REGISTRY
Registry promotes sustainability and responsibility among Maryland businesses and organizations
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 29, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley will launch the Maryland Green Registry, a voluntary self-certification program designed to promote and recognize greening efforts by organizations of all types and sizes in the State. The Governor will highlight the corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts of Registry members, particularly in the areas of recycling, water stewardship, and energy conservation.
Prior to the Governor’s announcement, he will tour the facility of the Baltimore Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a Maryland Green Registry member. The announcement is open press. The facility tour is closed press. For more information, visit: www.green.maryland.gov/registry
Central City District Commission Opening
The Central City District Commission (CCDC) has an opening for a qualified individual who is interested in serving on this Commission. The Central City District Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on Central Business District matters pertaining to parking, bond financing, property acquisition, special tax district rates, and the general betterment of the area. This Commission meets on an as needed basis. If you are interested in serving on the CCDC, please send a letter and/or resume describing your qualifications to the following address:
Office of the Mayor
125 N. Division Street
Salisbury. MD 21801
All letters of interest must be received by Friday, October 9, 2009.
Contact: Office of the Mayor
(410) 548-3100
Jury Is Back in Anitra Pirkle Case
The jury was out for 35 minutes deliberating the fate of Brittany Barkley. Barkley was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The state is trying to get a life plus 30 year sentence for her part in the carjacking and cold blooded murder of Anitra Pirkle. The judge has ordered a pre sentence investigation before sentencing.
There is justice in Wicomico County.
There is justice in Wicomico County.
Troopers Investigate A Series Of Burglaries
Location: 14000 block and15000 block of Cokesbury Road, 18000 block of Seashore Highway, 14000 block of Hastings Farm Road, and 12000 block of Old Furnace Road
Date of Occurrence: During the night between Saturday September 26th and early Sunday September 27th, 2009
Suspect(s): Two white males- first described as tall, thin, clean shaven, and in his early twenties. The second suspect was described as being shorter, heavier, in his early twenties, and unshaven.
Resume: On the early morning hours of Sunday September 27th, 2009, Troopers responded to several reported burglaries and other related crimes that occurred during the night. The reported burglaries include two local Georgetown churches.
The suspects broke into the Cokesbury Church on Cokesbury Road during the night. The suspects stole three guitars, knocked over electronic equipment, poured cleaning equipment all over items inside the church, and the church was left in disarray.
Troopers also handed a burglary complaint at the Hebron M.P. Church on Seashore Highway. The church is no longer an active church. The suspects entered the church and caused damage to a wooden cabinet and a bible, however nothing was taken from the church.
While investigating the burglary at the Hebron M.P Church, troopers discovered a kiosk located on the church property was also broken into during the night. The kiosk, owned by Georgetown Kawanis, listed several sodas as being stolen from the refrigerator.
Troopers also responded to a couple of other complaints in the area, which appear to be related to the church burglaries. The break-ins were all within a ten mile area.
Trooper responded to the 14000 block of Cokesbury Road at approximately 4:10 a.m. for a report of an assault. A 17 year old male victim was assaulted by unknown suspects, while he was asleep in a vehicle parked on his property. The victim received minor injuries, but did not need medical attention.
Prior to the assault, the suspects had removed several tools from a shed on the property and took a motorcycle. The victim later located the motorcycle. He also found an ATV that he recognized as belonging to a neighbor.
Police then responded to the neighbor’s house on the 14000 block of Hastings Farm Road to take a report on the stolen ATV and process the scene for evidence. The ATV was recovered and returned to the owner.
Later in the morning, troopers responded to the 12000 block of Old Furnace Road for another burglary complaint. The victim reported his chicken house, which has been converted to into storage space, was broken into during the night. Several doors were pried open and items from inside were taken.
The victim also reported a vehicle on the property was entered and a purse from the vehicle was removed. The suspects also attempted to break into the vehicle via the sunroof, causing damage to the vehicle.
Investigators believe all of the above crimes are related. Detectives were following up on several leads on Monday, but have been unable to positively identify the suspects. State Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-856-5850 ext. 214 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333
Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Date of Occurrence: During the night between Saturday September 26th and early Sunday September 27th, 2009
Suspect(s): Two white males- first described as tall, thin, clean shaven, and in his early twenties. The second suspect was described as being shorter, heavier, in his early twenties, and unshaven.
Resume: On the early morning hours of Sunday September 27th, 2009, Troopers responded to several reported burglaries and other related crimes that occurred during the night. The reported burglaries include two local Georgetown churches.
The suspects broke into the Cokesbury Church on Cokesbury Road during the night. The suspects stole three guitars, knocked over electronic equipment, poured cleaning equipment all over items inside the church, and the church was left in disarray.
Troopers also handed a burglary complaint at the Hebron M.P. Church on Seashore Highway. The church is no longer an active church. The suspects entered the church and caused damage to a wooden cabinet and a bible, however nothing was taken from the church.
While investigating the burglary at the Hebron M.P Church, troopers discovered a kiosk located on the church property was also broken into during the night. The kiosk, owned by Georgetown Kawanis, listed several sodas as being stolen from the refrigerator.
Troopers also responded to a couple of other complaints in the area, which appear to be related to the church burglaries. The break-ins were all within a ten mile area.
Trooper responded to the 14000 block of Cokesbury Road at approximately 4:10 a.m. for a report of an assault. A 17 year old male victim was assaulted by unknown suspects, while he was asleep in a vehicle parked on his property. The victim received minor injuries, but did not need medical attention.
Prior to the assault, the suspects had removed several tools from a shed on the property and took a motorcycle. The victim later located the motorcycle. He also found an ATV that he recognized as belonging to a neighbor.
Police then responded to the neighbor’s house on the 14000 block of Hastings Farm Road to take a report on the stolen ATV and process the scene for evidence. The ATV was recovered and returned to the owner.
Later in the morning, troopers responded to the 12000 block of Old Furnace Road for another burglary complaint. The victim reported his chicken house, which has been converted to into storage space, was broken into during the night. Several doors were pried open and items from inside were taken.
The victim also reported a vehicle on the property was entered and a purse from the vehicle was removed. The suspects also attempted to break into the vehicle via the sunroof, causing damage to the vehicle.
Investigators believe all of the above crimes are related. Detectives were following up on several leads on Monday, but have been unable to positively identify the suspects. State Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-856-5850 ext. 214 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333
Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Autumn Wine Festival Entertainment Schedule Unveiled
Advanced Tickets are Now Available for Purchase
Salisbury, MD - Do you love Maryland wine, the great outdoors and live entertainment? Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism is excited to announce the entertainment schedule for the 7th annual Autumn Wine Festival, which will be held at Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury, MD on October 17-18, 2009.
Live Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, October 17
11:00am-12:00pm The Jazz Guys
12:30pm-2:00pm Backfin Banjo Band
2:30pm-4:00pm Everett Spells
4:30pm-6:00pm Ewabo
Sunday, October 18
12:30pm-2:00pm Paul Cullen
2:30pm-4:00pm UMES Jazz Band
4:30pm-6:00pm On the Edge
6:30pm-8:00pm Power Play
The event is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a record number of participating wineries and nearly fifty arts, crafts and food vendors. Sniff, swirl, sip and savor tastings from over 20 Maryland wineries. With wine glass in hand, stroll the grounds and peruse the rows of arts and crafts vendors or simply relax to the sounds of live entertainment. Tantalizing aromas emanating from a host of food vendors will surely entice most everyone to grab lunch, dinner or both.
Tickets for the Autumn Wine Festival are available in advance for a discounted price. Advanced Single-day passes are $20. A special weekend pass is being offered for the first time for $30, and will only be available for advanced purchase. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm). At the gate, single-day passes will be $25. A Designated Driver and Youth ticket is available both in advance and at the gate for $5.
The adult ticket price includes a full day of admission to the festival, unlimited sampling, live entertainment, a free tour of Pemberton Hall, free parking and a souvenir 6oz. wine glass (for those 21+).
The Autumn Wine Festival is open from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and from 12:30pm to 6:00pm on Sunday. For more information, advanced tickets, a complete festival schedule or volunteer sign-up please visit www.AutumnWineFestival.org or call 1-800-332-Tour.
The festival is supported by the Association of Maryland Wineries and sponsored by Pepsi, Public Radio Delmarva, Clear Channel Outdoor, Courtyard Marriott, Courtesy of Salisbury, the Centre at Salisbury, Grist Mill Gardens, Elks 817 Golf Club, WBOC, Froggy 99.9 and Q105.
Salisbury, MD - Do you love Maryland wine, the great outdoors and live entertainment? Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism is excited to announce the entertainment schedule for the 7th annual Autumn Wine Festival, which will be held at Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury, MD on October 17-18, 2009.
Live Entertainment Schedule
Saturday, October 17
11:00am-12:00pm The Jazz Guys
12:30pm-2:00pm Backfin Banjo Band
2:30pm-4:00pm Everett Spells
4:30pm-6:00pm Ewabo
Sunday, October 18
12:30pm-2:00pm Paul Cullen
2:30pm-4:00pm UMES Jazz Band
4:30pm-6:00pm On the Edge
6:30pm-8:00pm Power Play
The event is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a record number of participating wineries and nearly fifty arts, crafts and food vendors. Sniff, swirl, sip and savor tastings from over 20 Maryland wineries. With wine glass in hand, stroll the grounds and peruse the rows of arts and crafts vendors or simply relax to the sounds of live entertainment. Tantalizing aromas emanating from a host of food vendors will surely entice most everyone to grab lunch, dinner or both.
Tickets for the Autumn Wine Festival are available in advance for a discounted price. Advanced Single-day passes are $20. A special weekend pass is being offered for the first time for $30, and will only be available for advanced purchase. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm). At the gate, single-day passes will be $25. A Designated Driver and Youth ticket is available both in advance and at the gate for $5.
The adult ticket price includes a full day of admission to the festival, unlimited sampling, live entertainment, a free tour of Pemberton Hall, free parking and a souvenir 6oz. wine glass (for those 21+).
The Autumn Wine Festival is open from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and from 12:30pm to 6:00pm on Sunday. For more information, advanced tickets, a complete festival schedule or volunteer sign-up please visit www.AutumnWineFestival.org or call 1-800-332-Tour.
The festival is supported by the Association of Maryland Wineries and sponsored by Pepsi, Public Radio Delmarva, Clear Channel Outdoor, Courtyard Marriott, Courtesy of Salisbury, the Centre at Salisbury, Grist Mill Gardens, Elks 817 Golf Club, WBOC, Froggy 99.9 and Q105.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
The following were issued a Criminal Citation for violation of the City’s noise ordinance
September 11-13, 2009
1. Scott Christopher Rumford, 21 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
2. Donald Graham, 21 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
3. Jacob Andrew Delillo, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
4. Troy Anthony Grube, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
5. Brendan William Ryan, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
6. James Richard Hill, III, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
7. Samuel Raines Kaubin, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
8. Scott Woodbury Belfiore, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
9. Robert Steele Jeter, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
10. Tyler David Wells, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
11. Ryan Joseph Furton, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
12. Christopher Edward Gillmore, 19 yoa, of Severna Park, MD
13. Patrick Paul Peroutka, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
14. Holli Jeanne Trice, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
15. Wendy Ellen Lyons, 21 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
September 17-20, 2009
1. Justin Robert Antonelli, 22 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
The following were issued a Criminal Citation for violation of the City’s Open Container Ordinance
September 4-5, 2009
1. Andrew Wheeler, 21 yoa, of Chesapeake City, Maryland
2. Frederick (nmn) Cherry, 50 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
The following were issued Civil Citations for being a minor in possession of alcohol
September 4-5, 2009
1. Randall Lee Horsey, 20 years of age, of Salisbury, Maryland
2. Lindy Anne Walsh, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
3. Jeffrey Paul Jester, 19 yoa, of Salisbury Maryland
September 10-13, 2009
4. Derek Michael Arndt, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
5. Andrew Halbey Spencer, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
6. Lisa Renee Catalano, 20 yoa, of Sykesville, Maryland
7. Daniel James Piper, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
8. Christopher Edward Gilmore, 19 yoa, of Severna Park, MD
9. Ryan Joseph Furton, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
10. Michael William Gonzalez, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, MD
11. Chandler McMurray Beachtold, 18 yoa, of Salisbury, MD
12. Scott Belfiore, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
13. Samuel Raines Kaubin, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
14. James Richard Hill, III, 19 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
15. Kyle Phillip Neuman, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
16. Megan Lynn Bannister, 20 yoa, of Columbia, Maryland
September 17-20, 2009
17. Dustin Thomas Krausman, 20 yoa, of Parkville, Maryland
18. Adam Kent Haines, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
19. Ryan Patrick McNeeley, 20 yoa, of Gambrills, Maryland
20. Cory Robert Pusey, 18 yoa, of Snow Hill, Maryland
21. Logan Patrick Kwedar, 20 yoa, of Salisbury, Maryland
22. Robert Steven Morsberger, 18 yoa, of Baltimore, Maryland
23. Matthew Kirby Ward, 18 yoa, of Severna Park, Maryland
On September 25, 2009 at approximately 1:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Rt. 13 and Wilson St. and stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. A license check revealed that the suspect was driving on a suspended license. The suspect was arrested and a search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a quantity of suspected marijuana.
ARRESTED: Aaron Letray Davis, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Driving while suspended
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900034145
On September 25, 2009 at approximately 2:11 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding District Court arrest warrant. During a search of the suspect incident to arrest the officers found several bags of suspected “crack”/cocaine”.
ARRESTED: Kevin Maurice Franklin, Sr., 23 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900034156
On September 25, 2009 at approximately 3:24 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store for the report of two (2) shoplifters. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that the two (2) below listed suspects had been observed taking property from the store without making payment. The property was recovered and returned to the store.
ARRESTED #1: Juvenile, 17 years of age Parksley, Virginia
ARRESTED #2: Laura Ann Sigmon, 24 years of age Parksley, Virginia
CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 100)
Conspiracy to commit theft
DISPOSITION:
Suspect # 1 released to guardian
Suspect # 2 released to Central Booking CC # 200900034149
On September 25, 2009 at approximately 5:51 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect take clothing from the store without making any attempt at payment. The clothing was recovered and returned to the store.
ARRESTED: Juvenile, 14 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to guardian CC # 200900034176
On September 26, 2009 at approximately 1:55 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of the Brew River parking lot on West Main St. and observed the below listed suspect involved in a physical altercation. The officers attempted to calm the suspect, to end the altercation, with negative results. A number of attempts to calm the suspect were unsuccessful and the suspect was ultimately arrested.
ARRESTED: Kevin Joseph Johnson, 24 years of age Dumfries, Virginia
CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900034242
On September 27, 2009 at approximately 1:11 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to City Parking Lot # 10, located at the intersection of Rt. 13 and Calvert St., for the report of a subject exposing himself. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect and was advised by members of the public that the suspect had been urinating in trash cans, in full view of the public.
ARRESTED: Faisal Khan Afridi, 31 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Indecent exposure
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900034393
TEEN DRIVER FOUND DEAD IN CRASH
(Towson, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a single vehicle crash claiming the life of a teenager today.
The deceased is identified as Kwest T. Logan, 17, of the 200-block of Lord Byron Lane in Cockeysville, Maryland. At this time, police believe he was the only one in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Around 10:00 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Golden Ring Barracks responded to a report of a possible vehicle buried in the woods off of the I-83 South exit ramp, which merges onto the outer loop of the beltway. The phone call came from a motorist in slow moving traffic, when he noticed light reflecting off of what appeared to be the chrome bumper of a car.
The preliminary investigation indicates Logan was driving a 1997 black Nissan Maxima on southbound
I-83 when he took the exit for I-695 West and left the roadway. Investigators believe the vehicle drove deep into the woods and hit a tree where it came to rest, about 75 feet off the roadway, causing the black car to be virtually invisible from the road. It is believed that Logan was not wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash.
At about 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2009, Logan and the vehicle he was driving were reported as missing. The Baltimore County Police Department received the phone call from his mother.
The cause of death is under investigation and has not yet been determined. The body will be transported to the Office of the State’s Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
The left lane of the exit ramp merging from I-83 South onto I-695 West was closed at approximately 10:45 a.m. and will remain closed until approximately 1:45 p.m. today. Personnel from the Maryland State Police CRASH Team, State Highway Administration, Baltimore County Police Department and Texas Station #17 of the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to assist with the incident.
Gun History
After reading the following historical facts, read the part about Switzerland twice.
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
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It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own Government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:
List of 7 items:
Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent.
Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent.
Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)! In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.
There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully ridding Australian society of guns. The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.
Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens
Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!
The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.
With guns, we are 'citizens.'
Without them, we are 'subjects'.
During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!
SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
SWITZERLAND'S GOVERNMENT TRAINS AND ISSUES EVERY ADULT A RIFLE.
SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.
DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control.. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
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China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
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Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated
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Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
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It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own Government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:
List of 7 items:
Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent.
Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent.
Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)! In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.
There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully ridding Australian society of guns. The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
You won't see this data on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.
Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the law-abiding citizens
Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!
The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.
With guns, we are 'citizens.'
Without them, we are 'subjects'.
During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!
SWITZERLAND ISSUES EVERY HOUSEHOLD A GUN!
SWITZERLAND'S GOVERNMENT TRAINS AND ISSUES EVERY ADULT A RIFLE.
SWITZERLAND HAS THE LOWEST GUN RELATED CRIME RATE OF ANY CIVILIZED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.
DON'T LET OUR GOVERNMENT WASTE MILLIONS OF OUR TAX DOLLARS IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS AN EASY TARGET.
Georgia Ladies' Group
For those of you who don't live here in Georgia with us ... and think we are a bunch of uncivilized ruffians .. not true! In fact, we even have ladies groups that meet regularly to discuss current events and develop needed home-skills.
18 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT VACCINATE YOUR CHILDREN AGAINST THE FLU
This year it is more important that you protect your children and loved ones from the flu vaccines than influenza itself. Here are the reasons:
1. This flu is simply another flu. It is not unusually deadly. In fact, the H1N1 swine flu in circulation is less deadly than many other influenza outbreaks. The first 1000 confirmed swine flu cases in Japan and China produced zero deaths. The Centers for Disease Control alleges 36,000 Americans succumb to the flu each year, but so far, since March through August of 2009 (6 months), the swine flu has been attributed to ~500-600 deaths in the US. The swine flu of 2009 has already swept through the Southern Hemisphere’s flu season without alarm. Only exaggerated reports have been issued by the World Health Organization regarding hospitalizations required during the flu season in South American countries. Getting exposed to influenza and developing natural antibodies confers resistance for future flu outbreaks. Artificially boosting antibodies by exposure to flu viruses in vaccines is more problematic than natural exposure. Americans have been exposed to the H1N1 swine flu throughout the summer of 2009 with far fewer deaths and hospitalizations than commonly attributed to the seasonal flu.
2. Health authorities tacitly admit prior flu vaccination programs were of worthless value. This is the first time both season and pandemic flu vaccines will be administered. Both seasonal flu and swine flu vaccines will require two inoculations. This is because single inoculations have failed to produce sufficient antibodies. This is an admission that prior flu vaccines were virtually useless. The same people who brought you the ineffective vaccines in past years are bringing you this year’s new vaccines. Can you trust them this time?
3. In addition to failure to produce sufficient antibodies, this swine flu vaccine is brought to you by the same people who haven’t been able to adequately produce a seasonal flu vaccine that matches the flu strain in circulation. In recent years flu vaccination has been totally worthless because the strains of the flu in circulation did not match the strain of the virus in the vaccines.
4. The vaccines will be produced by no less than four different manufacturers, possibly with different additives (called adjuvants) and manufacturing methods. The two flu inoculations may be derived from a multi-dose vial and in a crisis, and in short supply, it will be diluted to provide more doses and then adjuvants must be added to trigger a stronger immune response. Adjuvants are added to vaccines to boost production of antibodies but may trigger autoimmune reactions. Some adjuvants are mercury (thimerosal), aluminum and squalene. Would you permit your children to be injected with lead? Lead is very harmful to the brain. Then why would you sign a consent form for your kids to be injected with mercury, which is even more brain-toxic than lead? Injecting mercury may fry the brains of American kids.
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49 Of 50 States Never Saw Certification Of Eligibility?
Researcher: Democrats dodge Constitution, even in primaries
A commentator at Canada Free Press who earlier exposed the Democratic National Committee used two separate forms to affirm Barack Obama's constitutional eligibility to be president has heard back from readers and research – and now reports Democrats failed to certify their candidate's eligibility in 49 of the 50 states.
The writer, JB Williams, further reports that in most cases, certification of eligibility was also missing from DNC filings during the primaries.
"In most states," Williams writes, "it appears that the DNC never certified constitutional eligibility for Barack Hussein Obama, despite their many claims of proper vetting and certification, all of which we now know to be false."
As WND reported, Williams released copies of two documents apparently prepared by Democrats to certify Barack Obama as their nominee for president, one that contains language affirming his constitutional eligibility and filed in Hawaii (where state law requires the specific language) and another omitting the language and filed in the remaining 49 states.
The first includes a verification that Obama and Joe Biden, then-candidate for vice president, "are legally qualified to serve under the provisions of the United States Constitution."
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A commentator at Canada Free Press who earlier exposed the Democratic National Committee used two separate forms to affirm Barack Obama's constitutional eligibility to be president has heard back from readers and research – and now reports Democrats failed to certify their candidate's eligibility in 49 of the 50 states.
The writer, JB Williams, further reports that in most cases, certification of eligibility was also missing from DNC filings during the primaries.
"In most states," Williams writes, "it appears that the DNC never certified constitutional eligibility for Barack Hussein Obama, despite their many claims of proper vetting and certification, all of which we now know to be false."
As WND reported, Williams released copies of two documents apparently prepared by Democrats to certify Barack Obama as their nominee for president, one that contains language affirming his constitutional eligibility and filed in Hawaii (where state law requires the specific language) and another omitting the language and filed in the remaining 49 states.
The first includes a verification that Obama and Joe Biden, then-candidate for vice president, "are legally qualified to serve under the provisions of the United States Constitution."
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Elderly Moving Against Obamacare
America's elderly are finally realizing that President Barack Obama's healthcare changes are largely financed by cuts in Medicare and are rallying against his proposals in increasing numbers.
The latest poll by Scott Rasmussen not only shows national opposition to Obamacare rising — now it is 41 percent to 56 percent against — but also shows the elderly moving against it even more strongly by 33-59 or almost 2-1.
And well they should. Three-quarters of Obamacare is to be financed by slashing $500 billion from Medicare over the next 10 years. That comes to an 8 percent cut. Next year's total Medicare spending, for example, will be about $500 billion by itself, so this is like having one year without Medicare at all. Obama's fatuous claim that the cut will not affect care for the elderly is specious as any thinking person would realize. We have gone through previous incarnations of those who wanted to slash Medicare and pretended that it would not affect the elderly. Newt Gingrich tried to sell this act of alchemy in 1995. The elderly didn't buy it then and aren't buying it now.
It is obviously impossible to cut Medicare reimbursement without slashing the time doctors spend with patients. It is equally obvious that you cannot cover 30 million new patients without more doctors and nurses. And the Medicare cuts in doctors' fees will, of course, cause a decrease in the number of medical professionals. Investor’s Business Daily conducted a poll of doctors in September that showed that 45 percent of them said they would seriously consider retiring or closing their practices if the Obama bill passes.
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The latest poll by Scott Rasmussen not only shows national opposition to Obamacare rising — now it is 41 percent to 56 percent against — but also shows the elderly moving against it even more strongly by 33-59 or almost 2-1.
And well they should. Three-quarters of Obamacare is to be financed by slashing $500 billion from Medicare over the next 10 years. That comes to an 8 percent cut. Next year's total Medicare spending, for example, will be about $500 billion by itself, so this is like having one year without Medicare at all. Obama's fatuous claim that the cut will not affect care for the elderly is specious as any thinking person would realize. We have gone through previous incarnations of those who wanted to slash Medicare and pretended that it would not affect the elderly. Newt Gingrich tried to sell this act of alchemy in 1995. The elderly didn't buy it then and aren't buying it now.
It is obviously impossible to cut Medicare reimbursement without slashing the time doctors spend with patients. It is equally obvious that you cannot cover 30 million new patients without more doctors and nurses. And the Medicare cuts in doctors' fees will, of course, cause a decrease in the number of medical professionals. Investor’s Business Daily conducted a poll of doctors in September that showed that 45 percent of them said they would seriously consider retiring or closing their practices if the Obama bill passes.
GO HERE to read more.
Obama's Top Aide Gaspard Tied To ACORN
Patrick Gaspard, considered one of the most powerful figures in the Obama White House, is a "longtime ACORN operative" and former union official, according to a report posted Monday on the American Spectator's online blog.
Gaspard's name recently surfaced as the official President Obama dispatched to urge beleaguered New York Gov. David Paterson not to run for another term. Paterson insists he'll continue to run for governor even without Obama's support.
Gaspard has extensive ties to organized labor and community-organizing groups. One measure of his influence in the White House: He holds the same "political affairs director" title that belonged to Karl Rove during the Bush administration.
The Spectator's Matthew Vadum, a senior editor at the Capital Research Center think tank, reported that Gaspard was the New York political director for top ACORN official Bertha Lewis before 2003. Lewis is the CEO and "chief organizer" for ACORN, which is the subject of more than a dozen investigations for vote-registration fraud nationwide.
The House and Senate recently moved to cut off ACORN funding after a series of videos revealed the willingness of its staff to help establish a reputed child-prostitution ring based in San Salvador. Obama refused to support ending federal funding for ACORN, however, telling ABC: "It's not something I'm paying a lot of attention to."
Vadum cited the blog maintained by ACORN founder Wade Rathke, ChiefOrganizer.org, as his source for the Gaspard-ACORN link.
GO HERE to read more.
Gaspard's name recently surfaced as the official President Obama dispatched to urge beleaguered New York Gov. David Paterson not to run for another term. Paterson insists he'll continue to run for governor even without Obama's support.
Gaspard has extensive ties to organized labor and community-organizing groups. One measure of his influence in the White House: He holds the same "political affairs director" title that belonged to Karl Rove during the Bush administration.
The Spectator's Matthew Vadum, a senior editor at the Capital Research Center think tank, reported that Gaspard was the New York political director for top ACORN official Bertha Lewis before 2003. Lewis is the CEO and "chief organizer" for ACORN, which is the subject of more than a dozen investigations for vote-registration fraud nationwide.
The House and Senate recently moved to cut off ACORN funding after a series of videos revealed the willingness of its staff to help establish a reputed child-prostitution ring based in San Salvador. Obama refused to support ending federal funding for ACORN, however, telling ABC: "It's not something I'm paying a lot of attention to."
Vadum cited the blog maintained by ACORN founder Wade Rathke, ChiefOrganizer.org, as his source for the Gaspard-ACORN link.
GO HERE to read more.
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