Posts in 'Judicial'

I guess having to shoot someone who looks like the President’s pretend son means you face double jeopardy

I guess having to shoot someone who looks like the President’s pretend son means you face double jeopardy

I wanted the weekend to see where things were going to shake out with the whole Zimmerman not-guilty verdict.  As you may know if you are a regular follower of this blog that I believe that Zimmerman acted within the constraints of the law when he shot an aggressor who was trying to murder him. Whether the events that led to that moment were of the best choosing, I withhold judgment one way or the other.  But, I do not believe Zimmerman threw the first punch and I do believe that he had one two choices when he was pinned to the ground, either get beaten to death or shoot. A jury acquitted Zimmerman of all charges despite the best efforts of a Judge who was completely in the tank for the prosecution as well as pressure from DC in the form of the Department of Justice rallying people...
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Don’t count on the courts to uphold the 2nd Amendment

Don’t count on the courts to uphold the 2nd Amendment

Often times I hear believers in the 2nd Amendment too easily scoff off defeats in elections, legislation or trials in lower courts saying, “it’s Constitutional so eventually the courts will rule in my/our favor”. Much like using deadly force is a last resort, so too should we begin to understand that the court system should be a last resort as well.  Believers in the 2nd Amendment should work hard and fervently in getting candidates who actual believe in what the 2nd stands for elected so that they can put forth pro-gun legislation that expands and strengthens the 2nd Amendment. We should work hard to elect executives that appoint judges that actually believe AND  understand what the 2nd Amendment is and take to heart what “shall not be infringed” is talking about. We need to hustle and get out for the small elections in order to elect sheriffs and lower...
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15 lbs per sq inch. The Mendoza line of armed self defense?

15 lbs per sq inch. The Mendoza line of armed self defense?

15 pounds per square inch.  That is the force required to crack open the human skull.  Doesn’t sound like much does it?  That’s because it isn’t.  But is it enough of a reason to defend yourself with a gun?  Does it cross the Mendoza line? That is the question now being argued in the George Zimmerman case since the prosecution’s main witnesses basically blew up in his face.  The first, Rachel Jeantel, alluded that Martin was spoiling for a fight since he noticed a “creepy ass cracker” was following him.  The second, John Good, described the scene he witnessed with Trayvon Martin atop Zimmerman raining blows down upon him, “ground and pound style”. So we find ourselves with a neighborhood watch captain, investigating a stranger in the neighborhood and then calling the police to report it, on his back being bludgeoned by a  middleweight. This is the moment.  This...
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What the DOMA ruling means for the 2nd Amendment

What the DOMA ruling means for the 2nd Amendment

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional and as such homosexual couples will be recognized by the federal government. The court ruled that the Federal Government had no right to regulate or fail to recognize the rights of gay couples to marry in a state that allows it. I find this very interesting.  You see, the liberal justices, with Justice Kennedy joining them, have just said that the Federal Government cannot deny the rights of a citizen in a state that recognizes said rights. This is interesting because when it comes to an actual right (marriage in the eyes of government is about tax breaks and power of attorney), one that shall not be infringed , the federal government doesn’t seem to have any problem trying to trample it underfoot.  They may not find it so easy to do in the future thanks to...
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