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Shooting range no longer welcomes Burlington Police
WPTZ.COM ^ | Jan 21, 2013 | WPTZ.COM

Posted on 01/21/2013 11:55:31 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER

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To: SWAMPSNIPER

I think that the Lamoille Valley Fish and Game Club could make this even more amusing by sponsoring a fun event for “LEOs who support the 2nd Amendment”.

That is, throw a party for all the other police who show up, and not invite the Burlington PD.


21 posted on 01/21/2013 1:02:19 PM PST by yefragetuwrabrumuy (Best WoT news at rantburg.com)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
The Burlington Police Department is staying out of the debate, but did release a statement.

"It is unfortunate that this important and much-needed community dialogue regarding gun control currently under way in the city of Burlington and across the nation has resulted in this action," writes Deputy Chief Andy Higbee.

Dialogue??? The time for any dialogue is before a vote is taken, not after. The vote is a monologue - politicians vote for a ban; their subjects submit to it.

This follows a Burlington City Council vote earlier this month to ban semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines.
What did the cops have to say when the ban was under consideration? Did they support it?
22 posted on 01/21/2013 1:15:30 PM PST by Bob
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To: Nik Naym
I wouldn’t let the sonsabitches on my range either, if that is their attitude

The Police Chief's job depends on this same group who passed this ordinance, he has to play politics in every facet of his life. But I would like to know how the rank and file police officers feel about this.

23 posted on 01/21/2013 2:15:20 PM PST by submarinerswife (Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, while expecting different results~Einstein)
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To: Bob

I’m sure glad Florida decided state law preempts all the local jurisdictions on firearms.


24 posted on 01/21/2013 2:15:43 PM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: submarinerswife

Good for the firing range; sticking to their principles over profit.


25 posted on 01/21/2013 2:18:55 PM PST by jsanders2001
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To: submarinerswife

“The Police Chief’s job depends on this same group who passed this ordinance, he has to play politics in every facet of his life.”

Wahhhh, he works for the public. Either he supports the ban or he doesn’t. Time to choose which side you are on.


26 posted on 01/21/2013 2:19:05 PM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: submarinerswife

I have been a police chief. The Chief needs to stand with the community and with the constitution. If he is afraid for his job, then he shouldn’t be in the job in the first place.
Chiefs are generally at will employees. Granted that after a time there becomes a property interest right but that is for another discussion.

The single advice I give to Chiefs is to always do the right thing. To always be preparted that today is your last day on the job but leave having made the right decision.


27 posted on 01/21/2013 2:38:12 PM PST by midcop402
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

I read this the other day, and I never get tired of reading it. Thanks for posting!


28 posted on 01/21/2013 2:42:00 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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FTA: "It is unfortunate that this important and much-needed community dialogue regarding gun control currently under way in the city of Burlington and across the nation has resulted in this action," writes Deputy Chief Andy Higbee.

Well no, the problem is your bosses on the council decided to strangle "dialogue" by passing the stupid ordinance. Piss be upon you. May Ethan Allen Firing Range see the light and let your dog-shooters practice at the gravel pit like the rest of us.

29 posted on 01/21/2013 2:48:47 PM PST by Cyber Liberty (Obama considers the Third World morally superior to the United States.)
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To: Mr. Silverback

Did you know that today is his 275th birthday?


30 posted on 01/21/2013 3:28:29 PM PST by BykrBayb (Somewhere, my flower is there. ~ Þ)
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To: BykrBayb

Well so it is! Knock me over with a feather, FRiend!

Happy Birthday, Colonel. We’re doing our best to be like you.


31 posted on 01/21/2013 4:00:06 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (safeandlegal.com Make it viral.)
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To: Mr. Silverback

Unfortunately my best is closer to an Ethan Allen couch potato than the actual Ethan Allen. :/


32 posted on 01/21/2013 4:32:08 PM PST by BykrBayb (Somewhere, my flower is there. ~ Þ)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER
Laughing my a$$ off!

What does Burlington need police for, anyway? Them weenies has banned all the guns!

33 posted on 01/21/2013 7:44:34 PM PST by backwoods-engineer ("Remember: Evil exists because good men don't kill the gov officials committing it." -- K. Hoffmann)
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