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Written by Mike Kinsey
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Wednesday, 02 August 2006 10:07 |
Along with higher temperatures, summer also brings a higher number of home burglaries. Today, The Dayton Daily News reported that:
More residential burglaries occur in July and August than at any other time of the year, according to the FBI.
That's why the New York City-based Insurance Information Institute suggests that everyone protect against "a physical or virtual break-in" during this crucial time
The institute suggested the following tips to prevent residential burglaries:
Keep exterior lights on at night and put indoor lights on a timer.
Don't make it easy for crooks to break in. Slow down burglars with dead-bolted windows and doors. You could get a 2 to 5 percent discount on your home insurance policy by installing dead-bolts.
Get a burglar alarm that will notify police and fire if your home is broken into.
But is that enough?
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Written by Mike Kinsey
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Monday, 31 July 2006 06:33 |
Despite the empty promises of anti-gun advocates that a required waiting period for firearm purchases will stop criminal activity, the criminals continue to prove otherwise.
Naveed Afzal Haq stands accused of killing one woman and wounding five others at a Jewish center in Seattle, WA on Friday, July 28. One of the first victims to be attacked is five months pregnant and was shot in the arm while trying to protect her abdomen.
From the CNN.com article describing the event:
The day before the shootings, Haq picked up .40-caliber and .45-caliber semiautomatic handguns from two different stores in the Seattle area after honoring the waiting period for purchasing weapons
Once he arrived at the Jewish center -- a heavily fortified building with bulletproof windows and security cameras -- Haq hid behind a plant outside one of the center's locked doors. When a young girl approached, he grabbed her and forced her to take him inside, [Police Chief Gil] Kerlikowske said.
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Written by Mike Kinsey
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Monday, 31 July 2006 03:31 |
On July 27, Mayor John F. Street addressed the citizens of Philadelphia, PA in an attempt to plead with criminals to lay down their weapons. Mayor Street called for those that have been contributing to a current spike in gun violence to take a deep breath before pulling the trigger to settle minor conflicts or perceived snubs. The Mayor said,
That momentary loss of control or need to demand respect might not only snuff the life out of your victim but could also destroy your lifes chances and subject two families to untold pain and suffering."
You are the future of this city. Lay down your weapons. Do it now. Choose education over violence... You will never regret it if you do, and you might not survive if you dont.
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Saturday, 29 July 2006 20:58 |
In recent weeks we've covered the confusion between different County Fairs that are either posting, not posting, or don't know what they should be doing to comply with the law. These discussions lead us to wonder what the Ohio State Fair might attempt this year. The Ohio Expo Center manages the Ohio State Fair, and like Agricultural Societies, they and their duties are defined in Ohio Revised Code. The property is State of Ohio owned.
Jeff Smith, a very motivated activist and Ohioans For Concealed Carry member went straight to the horse's mouth and asked. While the response he received was worded a little funny (License holders are not considered illegal weapons), it gets the point across that the fair will not be posted "No Guns". According to Ms. Christina Minier:
Thank you for your interest in the Ohio State Fair. Safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors and employees is our number one priority. Illegal weapons and substances are not permitted on the facility. Concealed carry permit holders are not considered illegal weapons. However, please note that firearms are specifically not permitted in buildings, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code (even for license holders).
Finally, someone gets it. But remember, if you're going to patronize the Ohio State Fair, the buildings are government owned, and as such, are unintended consequences of the Ohio Concealed Carry law. Ms. Minier's letter is provided below in it's entirety for those who wish to print it and take it with them. |
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Written by Jeff Garvas
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Saturday, 29 July 2006 20:17 |
This Associated Press story will likely appear in Sunday papers across the State of Ohio: 'God, guns, gays' a stretch for average voters
Julie Carr Smyth, a Statehouse reporter in Columbus with the Cleveland Plain Dealer, attempts to make the case that the hot button items in the title of her story are less important than the candidates appear to be making them. She even quoted Ohio's leading anti-gun extremist in the article:
Toby Hoover, executive director of the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence, says all the posturing on wedge issues leaves many topics of greater importance to voters unaddressed.
"What I find fascinating is that our candidates seem to be competing for who's more gun-friendly, and that seems absurd when that's not up there in the concerns of the majority of people," she said.
Could it be that Hoover is just upset that neither Gubernatorial candidate is towing the anti-gun line, including the Democrat?
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