============ ========= === If you would like to join my email list, send an email to http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/ponderaa1/ join 24 Members so far ============ ========= === "Gun Control Doesn't Work, Isn't Constitutional" By Congressman Mike Simpson
Washington, D.C. - "The Framers of the Constitution left little room for interpretation when they penned the Second Amendment, which states, "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." This single sentence has stood up for years to gun control advocates who have worked to erode its strength and change its meaning. Perhaps no greater victory took place this year, on June 26th, 2008, when for the first time in history, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the right to bear arms was indeed an individual right, not just a right of the National Guard, militias, or the privileged few who can afford personal security and bodyguards. "Decided 5-4, The District of Columbia v. Heller forced the D.C. city government to lift its draconian ban on personal handgun ownership within city limits which had stood for over 30 years. The gun ban, one of the strictest in the nation, must now be viewed as nothing short of a disaster, and serves as a perfect case study for the failure of gun control laws in this country. Washington, D.C. has repeatedly held the title of "Murder Capital of the United States," and has consistently maintained one of the country's highest violent crime rates. For years the law abiding citizens of the District have been barred from protecting their families and homes with a firearm, while criminals have run rampant throughout the city. "The Heller decision not only impacts Washington, D.C., but its reach will resonate from coast-to-coast, including Idaho. Every city must now accept this Supreme Court decision as law. It trumps any other law that unjustly restricts access to or ownership of firearms. Lawsuits are already underway and regulations are being revised across the country to repeal unfair laws similar to the D.C.'s. "Unfortunately, following the Supreme Court ruling, the D.C. government took immediate action to continue to deny its citizens access to firearms by placing additional restrictions on ownership requiring Congress to step in. "I am proud to tell you that I have cosponsored the Second Amendment Enforcement Act, which overwhelmingly passed 266-152 in the House of Representatives on September 17th. It ensured that D.C. residents' Second Amendment rights were protected, as called for by the Supreme Court. Specifically, it repealed the ban on semiautomatic pistols and rifles; eliminated the regulation requiring that guns in the home be kept unloaded and either fitted with trigger locks or disassembled; abolished the city's gun-registration requirements; and allowed D.C. residents to purchase guns in Maryland and Virginia. "I was pleased to see the House of Representatives act in a bipartisan manner to strongly affirm the rights of law abiding citizens' to keep and bear arms. I am proud to tell you that my work on this legislation, and in support of gun rights in general, has again earned me A ratings from both the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America. "As I continue to work and vote to protect gun rights in Idaho, and across the country, I will encourage my colleagues to remember that the criminal who uses the gun should be held responsible for the crime, not the gun itself. I will also continue to push for stricter penalties for those who use guns to commit crimes. Law abiding citizens should not be penalized because of the senseless and unlawful actions of a few." ============ ========= === Get your "Vote!" Large Mug Rock the vote, vote or die, however you say it, just Vote! Awesome election day gear, clothes, stickers and buttons. Vote clothes, tees and mugs for November elections. Voting shirts! http://www.anrdoezr s.net/email- 3189384-10467594 ?url=http% 3A%2F%2Fwww. cafepress. com%2Fworldsfair .199516593% 3Fr%3Dcj% 26pid%3D7532081% 26CMP%3DOTC% 3Acommissionjunc tion&cjsku= 199516593 ============ ========= === Articles of Interest Reichert Homeland Security Bill Becomes Law Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) praised the signing of his bill, H.R. 6098, the PRICE of Homeland Security Act, into law on October 14th. Read about it... http://reichert. house.gov/ News/DocumentSin gle.aspx? DocumentID= 104739 --- Congress Investigates Vote Fraud Several Congressmen joined forces and sent letters to Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, and to Wisconsin's two US Attorneys, Steven Biskupic and Erik Peterson, calling for an investigation into the activities of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). http://sensenbrenne r.house.gov/ News/DocumentSin gle.aspx? DocumentID= 104729 --- Smith IP Bill Becomes Law On Monday, President Bush signed a bill into law that protects American innovations and ensures intellectual property enforcement will remain a priority for future Administrations. The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO-IP) Act of 2008 (S. 3325) received strong bipartisan support in Congress, passing the House by a vote of 381-41 and the Senate by unanimous consent. http://lamarsmith. house.gov/ Read.aspx? ID=1111 --- Space Returning to Washington to Get Answers About How Failure of Administration' s Regulatory Structure Has Led to Near Collapse of Financial System At a hearing scheduled for tomorrow in Washington, Congressman Zack Space (OH-18) plans to demand answers from Wall Street and government officials on the role they played in the financial crisis that has devastated America's economy. The House Agriculture subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, of which Space is a member, plans to question officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), about the Administration' s lack of regulation, which lies at the heart of the devastating crisis. http://space. house.gov/ index.cfm? sectionid= 20&parentid= 8§iontree= 8,20&itemid= 525 --- Bill Protecting Children From Online Predators Now Law Important child protection legislation has been signed into law by the President, just weeks after passage in the Senate and the House. The PROTECT Our Children Act (S. 1738) drastically increases America's readiness to combat a multi-billion dollar global child exploitation industry. 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I will post information that is important to the Judeao-Christian point of view. I will encourage activism in many aspects from organizing rallies to writing our congressman. Here you will see news, views, and ideas that will help you in your daily decision making as a citizen. Shonda Ponder does not necessarily support any one person, group or organization. She dedicated to information as a whole. If you don't like the information posted here, don't share it. It's that simple. If you do find this information useful, then by all means, please share the information you find here. ============ ========= ========= = Chuck Baldwin 08 Large Mug If Baldwin and the Constitution Party have your vote in November, then let everyone know it! http://www.tkqlhce. com/email- 3189384-10467594 ?url=http% 3A%2F%2Fwww. cafepress. com%2Frightthing s.271314852% 3Fr%3Dcj% 26pid%3D7532081% 26CMP%3DOTC% 3Acommissionjunc tion&cjsku= 271314852 ============ ========= ========= = Have a Sense of Humor, Please Evil Politician Goes to Heaven Sent by Debra Dedmon libertariangirl702@ yahoo.com An evil politician stands at the gates of heaven . God tells him "there is free will even in death and you have a decision to make" "Whats that" asks evil politician ( please insert any name) "you need to decide where to spend eternity" relies God "you could stay in heaven and live a lovely peaceful eternity with loved ones , its some what simple but alas all is good and well here" or ( god shows the evil politician the scene from hell) "you could stay there "( god shows him hot women , debauchery , a regular party where the fun never ends , drugs , sex , great music... all the pleasures one had in life: etc the evil one says " well the choice is obvious , I choose down there , no offense but you seem a little boring for a man of my stature" and so it is , and the politician wakes to find endless torture and pain bestowed him forever and ever. he cries out " my god what happened this isnt what i chose , where is all that was promised me" GOD REPLIES " oh yesterday we were campaigning and today you voted." ============ ========= ========= = The ABC of the Federal Reserve System: Why the Federal Reserve System Was Called into Being, the Main Features of Its Organization, and How It Works http://www.dpbolvw. net/email- 3189384-10524481 ?url=http% 3A%2F%2Fwww. ecampus.com% 2Fbk_detail. asp%3Fisbn% 3D9781428631687% 26referrer% 3DCJ&cjsku= 9781428631687N ============ ========= ========= Visit Shonda Ponder's Blog http://shondaponder .blogspot. com ============ ========= ========= = If you have some news you would like to share, please contact me Contact Information Shonda Ponder [EMAIL PROTECTED] m.net 903-280-8263 Citizen's Network Alliance Shonda Ponder, President [EMAIL PROTECTED] m.net 903-794-7241 (Home) 903-280-8263 (Cell) Join the Alliance today! 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