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Be sure to listen to Dave Elswick's show on KARN 102.9 FM on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009

I am excited to get the opportunity to be on Dave Elswick's NewsTalk Show on KARN 102.9 on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, from 3:00-5:30 pm.  The topic will be Concealed Carry Rights.  I will be accompanied by Grant Exton, Executive Vice-President of ARCCA, and we will have by phone from Nashville, TN, Nikki Goeser, a young lady whose husband was murdered in front of 50 people, including her, and on videotape, by a known stalker.  She and her husband were working a Karaoke show at a Sports Bar, and because of the law in Tennessee at the time, their concealed carry weapons were locked in their car. 
Dave will be getting her story, not ony of the shooting, but of what has gone on since then, and how she helped get the law changed in Tennessee, and how she is spreading the word now, hopefully getting other states to change their laws to prevent a senseless tragedy such as the one that occurred to her and her husband.
Arkansas currently has a restrictive law, clearly in violation of The Second Amendment, which could easily get someone killed.  My feelings are that if I have the right to carry, then I have the right to carry. Period.  Government has no right to tell me where I can protect myself, and where I can't.
Broadly worded, blanket "guns and alcohol don't mix" laws leave way too many people caught in situations where they are unprotected, and at the mercy of lawbreakers who don't care what the law says about carrying guns.  Gun Control has been shown time and again not to be effective at reducing crime; on the contrary, gun control simply disarms law-abiding citizens.  Nation after nation has proven this, and yet head-in-the-sand liberal lawmakers keep jamming more and more restrictions on the right to Self-Defense.  England, a nation already shown to have had a increase in crime since gun control took hold,   has now shown where the slippery slope to insanity can lead once you start disarming the citizenry - The Home Office now has a new nationwide campaign called "Safe. Sensible. Social".  I am not making this up - they have commissioned a new "safer" pint  design, meant to eventually replace the traditional pint glass that officials complain can be used as a weapon.   (I'm not kidding).  Many in the pub industry expect the incorporation of shatter-proof plastics, which would change the feel and experience that pub customers desire.  This is not to mention the cost, during this economy, of replacing all the glasses.  The BBC reports that 126,000,000 pints of beer or ale are sold each week in the UK.  That's 6,552,000,000 pints per year.  The Home Office reports that crimes involving bottles or pint glasses amount to only 5,500 per year.  And, yet, the Home Office wants to intervene!  This is a ridiculously stupid example of government sticking its nose into private business and intruding on the liberty of its citizens.  I mention it here because this the kind of nonsense that can happen when government sets about to disarm the people to "protect them".  Poppycock!  I have a feeing that if a drunk about to break a glass and attack someone with it, knew that the intended victim was likely to be carrying a gun, as was the bartender, then he'd think twice about it.  By the way, don't forget, that in England a "pub" isn't just a bar, as we would think of it here.  They are usually restaurants that also serve alcohol.  Entire families go to pubs.
I am glad that we have organizations here in the US who are standing up and fighting to protect our Second Amendment Rights.  The  Second Amendment Sisters is an organization largely comprised of women, but anyone can join.  We believe that in these perilous times, we need to be more prepared - not less.  We believe that with violent crime at its current levels, it makes much more sense for a woman to be properly armed, and trained in the safe use of a gun, than to be left at the mercy of vicious rapists and thugs, hoping vainly that the police will be able to be everywhere they are needed and take care of every citizen.  It is a mathematical impossibility for the police to be able to be at every crime scene when the moment of emergency happens.  There aren't enough police, and they can't be everywhere.  Dialing 9-1-1 doesn't cause a policeman to magically materialize where you need him.
We were guaranteed the right to bear arms, in the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, for good reasons.  Let's not make the mistake of letting this precious right of self-defense be taken away from us.
For more information on Second Amendment Sisters, go to www.2asisters.org . 

IMPORTANT EVENT!!! Fundraiser for David Meeks for US Congress

Important Event!  Meet, Greet, and Get to Know David Meeks!!
On Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2009, you will have the opportunity to talk to David Meeks face to face, while enjoying a delicious snack and a glass of tea at the home of Steve and Nancy Carlton.  The address is 1001 Lookout Mountain Road, Benton, AR  72019.
David is our chance to change from the same old political scene that has been the product of such Liberals as Vic Snyder for far too long.  David Meeks is a true Conservative with common sense, all-American Constitutional viewpoints, and wants to be our representative in Washington, D.C.  Let's see that he gets elected so we can finally start seeing smaller government, lower taxes, and real American policies embraced by our US Congressman in the Second District.

Saline County Republican Picnic - mild weather, warm political speeches.

Shirley Reynolds, an active Arkansas Republican, was the hostess of the Saline County Republicans on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Mill's Park in Bryant, AR.  The barbecue was from Jordan's BBQ in Bryant, and was quite tasty.  Music was enjoyed, highlighted by the opening National Anthem which featured Melvin Butler on cornet.  Overcast skies lent a comfortable feel to the weather.
Several politicians of note were in attendance.  State Representatives Ann Clemmer and Ed Garner were there, and Ed was the first to speak to the crowd.  He got more fired up as he went along, so we learned a good deal from Rep. Garner, who is upset, as we all are about the status quo with politics in The US, and in Arkansas in particular.  It seems Gov. Mike Beebe was seated as governor over a surplus of $1.1 Billion when he was elected.  He has spread millions and millions of dollars around to various entities, and the surplus is now gone.  We have grown government at an unbelievable pace.  We have added 10,000 new job positions to the state government, yet we remain the worst tax environment for business in the whole region.  This does not make us happy.
He answered a question from an audience member about Tort Reform by elaborating on the fact, saying we need more than Tort Reform alone.  We need medical malpractice insurance reform, and doctors should be able to buy their insurance across state lines.
Healthcare in Arkansas is in dire straits, with Medicaid and Medicare so overburdened that in a few years, Arkansas will go upside down financially in paying for those.
Ann Clemmer spoke next, briefly.  She mentioned the hot race for the US Senate (there are probably 8 or more so far who may run, or are already running).  She said also that Tim Griffin is about to announce his bid for US Congress, 2nd District. (Vic Snyder's seat)  She said that for Dawn Creekmore's seat, Andy Mayberry may not have announced yet, but indications are that he will probably run.  This is the seat in East End, and that area.
Curtis Coleman, who is running against Blanche Lincoln for US Senate, spoke next, and encouraged us that we can win this seat.  Poll numbers are incredible already, and in the latest poll, Mrs. Lincoln couldn't get 50% against Anyone who is running against her.  She was recently named Chairperson of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Max Brantley has said that this won't effect her election chances.  Word is, that the chairmanship was given to her because of the weakness of her re-election chances, not because of her merits for the position.  Mr. Coleman has been busy on the road, meeting the voters, and said that last weekend in El Dorado, even in a misty rain, over 300 people turned out at the rally there.  His website is www.CurtisColeman.com  Judge Lanny Fite briefly reminded us that we will all pay for what is going on in Congress, so we need to work hard to get our candidates elected.
David McCoy thanked everyone for coming, and acknowledged that the crowd number may have been affected by the fact that the Razorbacks were playing on television.   (Yeah, and they ended up losing.)
Other politicos in attendance were James Ward, former candidate for Sheriff; Dennis Milligan, former AR Chairman of the Republican Party; and Justin Meeks, Saline County Campaign Manager for David Meeks for US Congress. 

Jeremy Hutchinson, wife Stephanie, and their children.


Props to
tolbertreport.com for this photo.  I could get his to download, and I couldn't get mine to, so I took him up on his offer on his blog to share the photo. Jason (Tolbert) was there for the announcement today, as was David Sanders.  You have heard both of these fine gentlemen on KARN's Dave Elswick program.  Lynda Hollenbeck was in attendance, also, covering the event for the Benton Courier.
See my blog entry about Jeremy's announcement below.

Jeremy Hutchinson Announces Bid for State Senate Seat

In the mid-day swelter of Saline County, Arkansas today, in the gazebo on the courthouse lawn, Jeremy Hutchinson announced his bid for the State Senate seat that is being vacated next year by Shane Broadway.  Jeremy's wife, Stephanie, and their three children, were with him as he spoke to the crowd, explaining why he wanted to undertake this daunting task, and what he brings to the table.
The event was opened by a prayer from Tom Williams, pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church.  Ron Crawford, then spoke briefly and introduced Jeremy. 
Jeremy comes from a well-known Arkansas political family, with family members holding office now, and in the past.  When Jeremy was first elected to the Arkansas General Assembly, he was 25 years old, and the youngest member of the Assembly.  He served three terms.  When his identical twin, Timothy, was elected, news was again made, in that it was the first time twins had served together in the Arkansas Legislature.
Jeremy is very straightforward about his Conservatism.  He is Pro-life.  He is anti-tax.  He has a record of legislating for the good of the people, and pledges to continue to do that.  He can work with the opposition party when necessary to pass legislation, but clings firmly to his principles. 
One of the items of concern to Mr. Hutchinson is the allocation of highway funding in our district, (which is District 6, for highway funding purposes.)  Saline County gets $40 per person per year in specially allocated funds, while other districts get more, one as much as $200 (pppy) and even a district with less usage of their highways gets more.  He intends to pursue more funding for our district, and will work towards that goal.
Jeremy told of his political hero, William Wilberforce, of England who had worked tirelessly to abolish slavery.  Wilberforce had been elected to parliament at age 19, converted to Christianity, and contributed greatly to the public good.  Jeremy's own work on a bill to allow State Troopers to help enforce Immigration laws shows that he can tirelessly pursue a good cause.  It took much work, and several tries, working with other legislators to get this bill through committee, and passed in both houses, winning with narrow margins in the end.
I spoke with Stephanie Hutchinson before the speech was given, and she said that the whole family is on board, and they all intend to attend political events with Jeremy.  The kids are gleaning lots of knowledge from being included in this adventure.  Stephanie said the family has had four years off from politics and feels good about this campaign.  In a family vote, all the kids voted "yes".
I was impressed with Jeremy Hutchinson.  He seems to be a sincere, energetic Conservative who is ready to do a good job for the people of his district.  He has my support.  You can check him out at .www.hutchinson4senate.com

Another joke from me, 'cause you guys are still not comin' through.....

Thanks to Pastor John Tracy for this one:

A young man was attending his first big-time football game, and only had enough money to purchase a seat way up high, in the nose-bleed section.  After finally making his way all the way to the top of the bleachers, he was frustrated that he couldn't see the action on the field very well, because he was so far from it.  He noticed a man sitting on the very front row, with an empty seat beside him.  "Oh, man, what a spot that guy has", he thought. 
As the game went on, the guy in the nose-bleed section noticed that no one ever came and sat in the empty seat next to the man.  He coveted that seat.  Finally, he decided to take the risk, make the long trip down, and ask the man if the spot was available.
"Sir", he asked, politely.  "Is this seat open?"
"Why, yes," said the man.  "No one will be using it.  Help yourself."
Thrilled, the young man takes the seat.  Wondering at his good fortune, he asks the man, "Why is it that this wonderful spot is available?" 
"Well," the man says, "for thirty years, my wife and I have had these same two seats reserved for every game.  We always came, religiously, and never missed a game.  She recently passed away, though, so here I am by myself.  This is the first game I have ever attended without her."
The young man had tears in his eyes, as he asked, "Couldn't you have asked a close family member, or an old friend to come here with you today, to sit in her spot?"
"No," said the man.  "I couldn't.  They are all at the funeral."

Important News for Concealed Carry Permit Holders

Tonight I attended the Friends of the NRA Fundraiser at Woody's Sherwood Forest.  I met a man who is very involved in helping you and me to keep our Second Amendment rights.  His name is john Anderson.  The organization he represents is the Arkansas Concealed Carry Association.  These people are dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of Arkansas' Concealed Handgun License Holders.  If you are a concealed carrier like me, you will want to be familiar with this organization. 
The liberal Obama administration would just LOVE to take your guns away from you.  Don't let that happen.  Obama and Pelosi don't think you deserve the right to defend yourself and your family in your own home.
Team up with people and organizations who are on your side regarding the Second Amendment.  You can find the Arkansas Concealed Carry Association at www.arkansascca.org
 and you can find the Second Amendmenet Sisters at www.2asisters.org 
Be pro-active.  Don't sit idly by until someday a government agent knocks on your door, having come to take away your guns.
Remember that when the law-abiding citizens are disarmed, only the criminals will have guns.  And they will KNOW it, too.
Oh, yeah, and who else will still have guns?  Why, the government, of course.  The very people who are showing us more and more every day that your rights mean nothing to them.  The Big Power-Grabbers who want to strip our country of its Excellence.
"Power corrupts, and Absolute Power corrupts Absolutely".  When has there every been an administration in this nation's history that has grabbed more power than the current one? 
Now is the time that we must act to safeguard our liberty.  Stand up for your rights.  Read the US Constitution. (Free copy of the US Constitution available at Salem Pharmacy, 1208 Salem Road, Benton, AR.  No purchase necessary.)  Communicate with your elected officials.  And remember to keep a record of how your representatives vote, and the ones who vote against the interests of the PEOPLE, well, VOTE THEM OUT IN 2010!!!

Here's another book that we all need to read.


"The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G. Edward Griffin
Here's a sample:  Chapter 1.  WHAT CREATURE IS THIS?
What is the Federal Reserve System?  The answer may surprise
you.  It is not federal and there are no reserves.  Furthermore,
the Federal Reserve Banks are not even banks.
Chapter 4. A TALE OF THREE BANKS.....It may come as a surprise
to learn that the Federal Reserve System is America's fourth
central bank, not its first.  We have been through all this before
and each time the result has been the same.  Interested in
what happened?
Be sure to have someone nearby when you read this book,
because you will want to keep saying "Listen to this!", and
"Good grief, did you know this?"

Be sure to attend any Town Hall meetings you can during the August Recess!

   
We have to prevent this travesty.  If you think this won't happen, ask a citizen of
England or Canada how long they have to wait for care, or how many times
they have been denied care.  Without proper and timely care, people can die.
How many MRI machines are there in Canada?  They are extremely scarce.
What happens to women in England with advanced breast cancer? No treatment.
Stand up and prevent this now, because once they implement this plan, we
may never be able to get rid of it, since all other avenues of healthcare will have
been destroyed.

Stay Informed - The internet is loaded with great informational websites and blogs

In order to be effective in protecting our liberties, we must be well-informed.  There are many helpful websites available, among which are:
www.govtrack.us               (to check on bills)
www.americangrandjury.com
www.2asisters.org        (Second Amendment Protection)
http://Tolbertreport.com       (political blog by Jason Tolbert, AR)
www.nccs.net       (great site for Constitutional info and materials)
www.snopes.com     Good place to fact-check

I am constantly learning of new sites, and as I find good ones, I will let you know.  Of course, you can always use search engines like Google.com or Bing.com to seek information on any subject.
For those of you who occasionally watch good videos on Youtube.com be sure to watch parts 1,2,&3 of the Tea Party speaker, Apostle Claver speaking at a Texas Tea Party.  I got so excited watching this! 

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