Warning -- Anti-Gun Survey of Firearms Dealers Under Way!
Dear Gun Shop Owner
If you are a federally licensed dealer in firearms, you may recently have received a survey questionnaire from gun control supporter Dr. Garen Wintemute, of the University of California, Davis.
The survey asks dealers questions about their business, their reasons for being in the business, their support for gun control, and their customers.
Why is Dr.Wintemute sending the survey? Consider the source. Over the years, he has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from anti-gun organizations to conduct “studies” designed to promote gun control. Several of these so-called “studies” have tried to blame legal firearms dealers for the illegal use of guns, and proposed further restrictions on dealers' ability to conduct business. (You can see a list of past studies on his website, at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/vprp/publications/.)
We recommend that you do not respond to the survey, for two reasons. First, many of the questions in the survey are written so that Dr. Wintemute will be able to claim that at least some dealers support one or another form of gun control, or that they report the occurrence of situations that, Dr. Wintemute will likely claim, prove the need for restrictions on dealers and their customers. Second, participating in the survey in any way would give Dr. Wintemute credibility in the eyes of the anti-gun organizations that fund his efforts, which would only increase his chance of obtaining more money for more anti-gun research.
Thank you for your support of the right to keep and bear arms.
Sincerely,
National Rifle Association -- Institute for Legislative Action
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Allah or Jesus?
Allah or Jesus?
By Rick Mathes
I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers who represented the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief systems. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with a video. After the presentations time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that all of the Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then said, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Pat Robertson or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to heaven."
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question...would you rather have your Allah who tell you to kill me in order to go to heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Chuck Colson once told me something that has sustained me these 20 years of prison ministry. He said to me, "Rick, remember that the truth will prevail."
And it will!
Mission Gate Prison Ministry
http://www.missiongateministry.org/
MissionGateMinsry@msn.com
By Rick Mathes
I attended my annual training session that's required for maintaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers who represented the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief systems. I was particularly interested in what the Islamic Imam had to say.
The Imam gave a great presentation of the basics of Islam complete with a video. After the presentations time was provided for questions and answers. When it was my turn I directed my question to the Imam and asked: "Please, correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that all of the Imams and clerics of Islam have declared a holy jihad [Holy war] against the infidels of the world. And, that by killing an infidel, which is a command to all Muslims, they are assured of a place in heaven. If that's the case, can you give me the definition of an infidel?"
There was no disagreement with my statements and without hesitation he replied, "Non-believers!"
I responded, "So, let me make sure I have this straight. All followers of Allah have been commanded to kill everyone who is not of your faith so they can go to heaven. Is that correct?"
The expression on his face changed from one of authority and command to that of a little boy who had just gotten caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He sheepishly replied, "Yes."
I then said, "Well, sir, I have a real problem trying to imagine Pope John Paul commanding all Catholics to kill those of your faith or Pat Robertson or Dr. Stanley ordering Protestants to do the same in order to go to heaven."
The Imam was speechless.
I continued, "I also have problem with being your friend when you and your brother clerics are telling your followers to kill me. Let me ask you a question...would you rather have your Allah who tell you to kill me in order to go to heaven or my Jesus who tells me to love you because I am going to heaven and wants you to be with me?"
You could have heard a pin drop as the Imam hung his head in shame.
Chuck Colson once told me something that has sustained me these 20 years of prison ministry. He said to me, "Rick, remember that the truth will prevail."
And it will!
Mission Gate Prison Ministry
http://www.missiongateministry.org/
MissionGateMinsry@msn.com
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Find out where crime happens
Find out where crime happens
It's a sad fact that crime can happen anywhere. You never want to assume any area is perfectly safe. However, some areas are safer than others.
An area's crime rate is linked to a number of factors. That makes it hard to predict exactly where crime will happen. Fortunately, looking at historical data can help.
That's where Trulia's Crime Maps comes in. It provides a heat map of crime in your area. You can quickly see which blocks have the most incidents per year. It's also handy if you're planning to move.
You can filter the maps by the type of crime. Black dots on the page represent crimes. Clicking a black dot brings up more detailed information.
Right now, most of the information is confined to major cities and metro centers. Many police departments still don't share their crime data online. Hopefully, this will change in the future.
Click the link to give it a try www.trulia.com
It's a sad fact that crime can happen anywhere. You never want to assume any area is perfectly safe. However, some areas are safer than others.
An area's crime rate is linked to a number of factors. That makes it hard to predict exactly where crime will happen. Fortunately, looking at historical data can help.
That's where Trulia's Crime Maps comes in. It provides a heat map of crime in your area. You can quickly see which blocks have the most incidents per year. It's also handy if you're planning to move.
You can filter the maps by the type of crime. Black dots on the page represent crimes. Clicking a black dot brings up more detailed information.
Right now, most of the information is confined to major cities and metro centers. Many police departments still don't share their crime data online. Hopefully, this will change in the future.
Click the link to give it a try www.trulia.com
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