Daily Archives: April 5, 2010

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus Stage Silent Protest

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (member not shown) launched a protest today, attending classes with empty holsters. Only, the press release doesn’t say whether the protesters are concealing those empty holsters. Which would make it a pretty weak protest. … Continue reading

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Game Review – Shadowland: The Sniper

But is it fun? Well, I’d give it a thumbs up, simply because it seems to be a great deal more realistic than most single-person shooters that I’ve played. It is a little frustrating though, simply because the bad guys don’t take long to start shooting, once you’ve gotten through the training set. And of course, you can’t beat the price. Which is a good thing, as reviewers in the iTunes store have complained that the mission is fairly short, and there’s nothing to do, once you’ve completed the mission.
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Editorial: A Nation of Cowards by Jeffrey R. Snyder

OUR SOCIETY has reached a pinnacle of self-expression and respect for individuality rare or unmatched in history. Our entire popular culture — from fashion magazines to the cinema — positively screams the matchless worth of the individual, and glories in … Continue reading

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Gun Control Advocates OK For Jury Duty. Depending.

Back in the day (2007), rapper Lupe Fiasco‘s business partner was convicted of possessing six kilos of heroin with intent to distribute and sentenced to 44 years in prison. Part of the penalty was down to the fact that Charles … Continue reading

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Editorial: Firearms Fearmongering for Fun and Profit

I am not an alarmist. Which is probably why I did not pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Oh, sure, I love a great story, and I’m always sensitive to making things as interesting as possible, but I draw the … Continue reading

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Gun Violence. Pivot Point?

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Truthout: Disarm The Stupids With A Civics Test

Truthout reckons the Hutaree militia are a logical extension of right wing Republicanism. Yes, well, there’s a lot of that going around. So let’s add the blogger to TTAWTSB (Tar Them All With The Same Brush) meme making the scene. … Continue reading

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