[celtic gal]

What an awful thought..And history does repeat itself does it not. Let’s hope somehow this all gets changed to military trials.

[dynachrome]

I think the article is right and pray that it is wrong.

[SkyDancer]

God help him (and us) should that happen .... it could be what breaks this admin.

[rlmorel]

In Massachusetts, we are required to submit a request in writing for a license to carry a concealed weapon. While I feel this is unconstitutional, it was either write the request or not get a concealed carry permit.

I applied shortly after this incident, and here is an excerpt of what I wrote:

To the Chief of Police:

I wish to apply for a Class A Firearm License and wish to explain why my application for this permit should be approved.

I currently do not own a gun, and my entry into the ranks of gun-owners has been drawn out and protracted due to other overriding interests and issues in my life that have taken priority, and it has been several years since I decided that I wanted to own a gun.

In that time, I have seen the events of 9/11, the rise of anti-Americanism in the Middle East, and recently, events in Russia, where the school was taken over by extremists with the resulting loss of innocent life. I understand that this is America and that things are different here, our society is different and these things are less likely to happen in our country.

But I (and many others) thought the same thing about an event like 9/11. And if we begin to see events like we are seeing more frequently in other parts of the world such as the murders at the school in Russia, I want to be able to protect myself and my family, should the situation arise.

I plan on purchasing a handgun, and I also plan to take courses on handgun safety and personal protection. Additionally, to improve my capability with the weapon, I am going to investigate the possibilities for engaging in competitive shooting at the gun club I join.

I would be grateful if you would grant me the legal privilege to carry a firearm, so I can be prepared, should the situation arise.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

LOL...when I went to pick my license up, the cop said (not derisively) "Oh yeah, you're the guy who wrote the letter about the terrorists..."

[Grizzled Bear]

Don’t forget the evil bastards took the opportunity to rape children.

[hellbender]

I don’t think the Muzzies will do anything to inconvenience or embarrass their friend in the White House. He’s just given them a public civilian trial where they will get to bash the evil Americans for “torturing” them, and (by promising that they will be convicted)_ he and Holder have made it easy for them to beat the rap on a technicality.