Enemy of guns and freedom, Sen. Lautenberg has died (legal, illegals, felons)

[Govie]

Can't say I'll shed a tear, much like I didn't when Teddy Kennedy passed.

[workingclasshero]

while I may not agree with his politics, I certainly wont cheer the loss of any veteran

RIP fellow veteran

[workingclasshero]

Originally Posted by Mashed Potatoes

He was an enemy of the Constitution, his death should be celebrated, as should the deaths of everyone who wish to to curtail the liberties of others.

really now

just what liberties did he curtail



and please dont point to the Lautenberg act...you will lose

[KS_Referee]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

There should be a mandatory retirement at 65. We need fresh blood in government.

I agree that we need "fresh blood in government", but unfortunately it's illegal to shoot 'em.

[northnut]

Originally Posted by Mashed Potatoes

He was an enemy of the Constitution, his death should be celebrated, as should the deaths of everyone who wish to to curtail the liberties of others.

If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

[Robin Rossi]

Originally Posted by Mashed Potatoes

While its usually not ok to cheer the death of someone, a longtime enemy of freedom and guns has died.

Three cheers for the Reaper. Good Work, there, MR. R.

[northnut]

Originally Posted by WIHS2006

While I don't celebrate deaths and I feel for his family, friends, and loved ones I must state that this man was no friend of Constitutional principles and traditional values.

Another thing, what is the deal with these Democrat politicians that stay in office until they drop dead? Remember Byrd being brought in on a gurney to vote? Absolutely pathetic. Resign and let an interim fulfill the duties of the office if you are that seriously ill.

Perhaps because they like their job? Shocking concept, I know.

[Old Gringo]

I see the angry, frightened, spittle-spewing RWNJs are out in force on this thread.

A WWII vet who stood up for public health concerns has passed away, yet it seems a lot of you are whining about gun-grabbing that never occurred.

Relax. Take a deep breath. Come back to earth.

Please.

[Little-Acorn]

When I filed for divorce a long time ago, the judge handed out routine restraining orders to me and my (now ex-) wife, saying each could not harass, attack, badmouth, commit violence etc. against the other. We both pointed out that there had never been the sightest hint of violence, threat etc. in our marriage. But the judge replied that these orders were routine in divorce cases and would have no real effect in the majority of cases.

I became a felon at that moment. A law sponsored by Frank Lautenberg and passed in 1996, forbids anyone who is under a restraining order that mentions "domestic violence", from owning a gun or even ammunition. I don't know how many thousdands of other people were similarly turned into felons by Mr. Lautenberg. At the same time, thousands of cops had to give up their service revolvers and get stuck on desk jobs.

When the divorce became final, the judge rescinded the orders, again routinely. My son lived with me for the next ten years. I taught him gun safety, how to shoot, how to care for weapons etc. He graduates from Univ. of Calif. next week.

Seven years after the orders were rescinded, the Statues of Limitations on my "crime" finally ran out.

BTW, the People's Republic of California recently passed laws authorizing police to go to the houses of felons in possession of firearms - even people who legally acquired their firearms but later became "felons" - raid their homes, and confiscate all firearms they could find.

I'm glad that Lautenberg is no longer in a position to make felons out of Americans who have done no wrong.

[TheMoreYouKnow]

RIP Sen Lautenberg. thank you for your service to this country many decades ago.

I will reload some .40 caliber brass in your honor.