Non gun owners to pay a fee to the state...

Finally .... A Sensible Gun Registration Plan That Will Work

Vermont State Rep. Fred Maslack has read the Second Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution, as well as Vermont 's own Constitution very carefully,
and his strict interpretation of these documents is popping some
eyeballs in New England and elsewhere.

Maslack recently proposed a bill to register "non-gun-owners" and
require them to pay a $500 fee to the state. Thus Vermont would become
the first state to require a permit for the luxury of going about
unarmed and assess a fee of $500 for the privilege of not owning a gun

Maslack reads the "militia" phrase of the Second Amendment as not only
affirming the right of the individual citizen to bear arms, but as a
clear mandate to do so. He believes that universal gun ownership was
advocated by the Framers of the Constitution as an antidote to a
"monopoly of force" by the government as well as criminals

Vermont 's constitution states explicitly that "the people have a right
to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State" and those
persons who are "conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms" shall be
required to "pay such equivalent." Clearly, says Maslack, Vermonters
have a constitutional obligation to arm themselves, so that they are
capable of responding to "any situation that may arise."

Under the bill, adults who choose not to own a firearm would be
required to register their name, address, Social Security Number, and
driver's license number with the state. "There is a legitimate
government interest in knowing who is not prepared to defend the state
should they be asked to do so," Maslack says

Vermont already boasts a high rate of gun ownership along with the
least restrictive laws of any state .. it's currently the only state
that allows a citizen to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.
This combination of plenty of guns and few laws regulating them has
resulted in a crime rate that is the third lowest in the nation

"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the
system, but too early to shoot the bastards."

This makes sense! There is no reason why gun owners should have to pay
taxes to support police protection for people not wanting to own guns.
Let them contribute their fair share and pay their own way.

County Board Votes Again to End Guadalupe Law Enforcement Contract

Deputies had to clear the auditorium as protesters become uncontrollable.

In another chaotic meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted to end police protection for the town of Guadalupe.

Deputies had to clear the auditorium as protesters demanded the opportunity to speak.

"Yet again, we see that Sheriff Arpaio does not let the Board of Supervisors let the public speak on these issues that have to do with our tax-dollars, that have to do with our safety," said one protester.

Two people were arrested in the protest for their actions.

Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox wanted to hold off on a vote until a lawsuit against Sheriff Joe Arpaio is over, and the county completes its own investigation, but the board rejected her motion.

The vote confirmed the outcome of a meeting two weeks ago, where the board voted 3-1 to cancel the law enforcement contract.

Thieves stealing catalytic converters in Arizona on the rise

Police say thieves are stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in Arizona and Toyotas are being targeted the most. Crooks are stealing the converters because of the three rare metals found inside -- platinum, rhodium and palladium.

Police say crooks can remove a converter in less than 90 seconds and warned that thefts can happen even while victims are in restaurants, at the movies or shopping. Since the middle of March, Peoria police say approximately 87 catalytic converters have been taken, including 34 from Younger Brothers Construction on Grand Avenue between Aug. 22 and Aug. 25.

In Peoria, 80 percent of vehicles hit are Toyotas with Tacoma being the most targeted. Police say vehicle models between 1995 and 2001 appear to be targeted more often.

Converter thieves slip under vehicles and with a battery-powered saw, cut through the exhaust pipe or use a ratchet to unfasten the bolts and unscrew the converter.

Metal recycling companies pay anywhere from $25 to $150 apiece for converters. Replacement costs for the victim can run upward of $1,300.

Police say to prevent these thefts, try not to park your vehicle in the driveway of your home or on the street. If you see vehicles cruising your neighborhood or parking lots or people under vehicles in parking lots, call the police.

This is also happening in Avondale. Many people have been getting their catalytic converters stolen. I don't know enough about recycling centers, but why are these places not taking down drivers license's or some other form of documentation so that they can spot someone who brings a lot of these things like he stole them? I know there are ways to get around every type of crime prevention, but I doing this would help put a small dent in the criminal activity.

How sad to think that we cannot park our cars in our own driveway these days without some jerk damaging it. Maybe if the courts would have stronger penalties for doing crap like this things would settle down some.

Chandler rapist caught on Friday!

While listening to the radio today I hear that the police have caught the person believed to be the Chandler serial rapist. I guess this guy fits the description exactly and has some matching clothing according to some witnesses.

The sad thing is that he is believed to be an illegal alien as well as being deported two other times on serious charges!

If this doesn't give you enough cause to close the borders than I don't know what will.

This predator stalked his preteen and teenage victims and broke into their houses to attack them. I hope this guy gets what's coming to him.