tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post922557858683259317..comments2024-03-18T01:21:42.225-05:00Comments on Preachers and Horse Thieves: Of Rights and ResponsibilitiesDaddy Hawkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-55220825763174914812011-01-22T10:31:17.741-06:002011-01-22T10:31:17.741-06:00TJIC, you are welcome. I know you've got your ...TJIC, you are welcome. I know you've got your hands full right now, but keep us all posted on your status and needs as things develop to the extent that you can. I know your blog is still down. So, I assume you will pick a designated surrogate like Borepatch or JayG to report to the rest of us.Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-77914808758997996762011-01-22T10:14:38.317-06:002011-01-22T10:14:38.317-06:00Thank you for your support.Thank you for your support.TJIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12048650353467582384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-20189192261297918752011-01-21T16:50:11.198-06:002011-01-21T16:50:11.198-06:00First off, I am embarrassed that I have a typo in ...First off, I am embarrassed that I have a typo in the quote that Matt used. <br /><br />Secondly, I read about the TJIC issue a couple of days ago and remember the dust-up about the comments made and the revocation of the blogger’s CCDW permit. I didn’t read or remember reading that the police confiscated his weapons and ammunition. Of course that is completely wrong and illegal. I would think that the blogger will certainly have a legal case that will result in a court battle over the illegal seizure of any legally owned firearms.<br /> <br />Finally, the court system is our only method of recourse in our country. If I read and understand it correctly our rights are guaranteed by the 4th and 6th amendments to the constitution that we all want our government and its officials to follow. We have to stand on those beliefs and not suggest that we resort to any other means to resolve our injustices. If we don’t, our society certainly crumbles and anarchy will rule.<br /><br />I believe the blogger made a terrible joke and it was certainly made at the wrong time. We all have to remember that whatever we type and place out there for the public to read can be twisted, taken out of context and then used by anyone to promote their own agenda. We know all too well that the progressives will use anything we do or say, no matter how we intend it, to make conservatives and especially firearms owners and enthusiasts look like crazy conspiracy theorists wanting another revolution.Chris Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01748302571858112864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-19468290265674339632011-01-21T14:49:27.277-06:002011-01-21T14:49:27.277-06:00Matt, i would agree that the sheriff's actions...Matt, i would agree that the sheriff's actions were arbitrary and capricious. It will be interesting to follow the legal issues as they develop as I think TJIC has at least a fair claim for violation of civil rights, abuse of authority, false arrest, unlawful seizure and violation of due process among others probably. If I were a conspiracy type, I might think TJIC's comments were intentional to force a confrontation leading to a constitutional challenge aimed at reversing the licensing requirement in MA. And there was a second shooter behind the grassy knoll too.Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-44152108531037435232011-01-21T13:52:33.545-06:002011-01-21T13:52:33.545-06:00"I think we as conservatives need to keep in ..."I think we as conservatives need to keep in mind that make a comment, even it is our right, that we may have to suffer the consequences, either right or wrong."<br /><br />When Travis' customers announced their intention to cease doing business with him in response to this post, that was "the consequences" of intemperate speech. Regrettable, in my opinion, but a result of legitimate free choice nonetheless.<br /><br />The police showing up at his domicile to cart away the guns and ammunition that he owned legally right up until the moment that the local police chief arbitrarily and capriciously rescinded the permit which his state requires in order to exercise a Constitutionally-enumerated right? Um...not so much, with the "legitimate consequences" and the "free choice".<br /><br />Were I in his place (that is, Massachusetts) right now, my references to "rope" and other kill-the-politicians imagery would be rapidly becoming less rhetorical and metaphorical.lelnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600824544185328505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-62413197082655509252011-01-21T10:47:13.251-06:002011-01-21T10:47:13.251-06:00Blue Steel, thanks. Other thoughts come to mind th...Blue Steel, thanks. Other thoughts come to mind that I didn't have time to commit to "paper". For instance, any right that can be taken away isn't really a right but a privilege. All too often though we give away our rights by not standing up for them or actively arguing that someone else's rights should be taken away ignoring the fact that our arguments can and will be used against when someone decides that our rights should be taken away.Daddy Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386749814126280114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8970071813477046910.post-63987405194348172322011-01-21T10:26:40.083-06:002011-01-21T10:26:40.083-06:00"However, just like an individual has a respo..."However, just like an individual has a responsibility to not yell fire, I think there is an individual responsibility for a person to exercise some level of wisdom and discretion in what he or she posts and when."<br /><br />Your statement quoted above is exactly what I have been thinking about the TJIC situation. I absolutely believe that we all have the right to say, print, or post our thoughts and feelings about any topic we please. However, just because we have a right to comment, doesn’t always mean that we should! Conservatives believe that everyone should be accountable for their own lives and not rely on government to provide for their every need. I think we as conservatives need to keep in mind that make a comment, even it is our right, that we may have to suffer the consequences, either right or wrong. <br /><br />I’m not saying that we should be afraid to speak up. I think that is one of the reasons that our nation has lost ground to the progressives. We just need to exercise better judgment about what we say when we do say it.<br /><br />Short answer made long… I agree and well said, sir!Chris Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01748302571858112864noreply@blogger.com