To throw a little fuel on the fire & take this back up .... here's the e-mail alert I just sent out.
"A tad lengthy ... so ... ? Perhaps the most important thing you do in the next week ....
CC'd TRT national just to let you know what's happening here in CO & what y'all can expect in your own states just as soon as these "ladies" get back from their l'il junket.
Attempting to leverage the deaths of the children at Columbine, The MMM wants your firearms - your very freedoms.
They are having, this weekend (9/15 & 16), right here in Denver, their national conflab to assist them in organizing their agenda, training more activists to spread their venom across the nation.
Don't believe me? Go to their own site:
http://www.millionmommarch.com/ , scroll down and take a look for yourself (if you can stand it).
"To the future President and Congress
We want all handgun owners licensed.
We want all handguns registered.
We want consumer product safety standards for guns (like state-of-the art child proofing!).
We want the "gun show loophole" closed.
We want to limit gun purchases to no more than one a month.
(And, what about junk guns and assault weapons? Don't even get us started on those. Just outlaw the darn things!)"
And just what is a "junk gun?" To be decided by some butt-head who doesn't know what end the bullet comes out of. And, an "assault weapon?" Ditto.
The Commie Mommies are well-funded by the Bell Campaign. Until the MMM got "busted" for being a political activist group under the 501c3 banner, the schism was a bit blurred - no longer. They are totally out in the open.
Again, don't believe me? Then believe them.
http://www.bellcampaign.org/
For interesting "fact sheets" and policy statements by these fine folk, goto (specifically):
http://www.bellcampaign.org/fact/consumer.htm
"What Are Responsible Limits on Gun Access and Use?
Licensing of Gun Owners or Buyers
Provide fingerprints and a photograph;
Pass a thorough background check, including a check for misdemeanor convictions; Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the laws governing the use, possession, storage, and transfer of guns; Demonstrate a basic understanding of how guns work, including the use and limitations of safety devices;
Demonstrate minimal competence in handling and shooting the gun;
Maintain current registration on all handguns owned.
Registration of Handguns
Initial registration at time of purchase;
Annual renewal upon payment of a fee;
Liability for the registered owner of a gun recovered in a crime unless the registered owner can provide an appropriate explanation, such as: Proof of legal transfer;
A theft report filed with police;
Proof that the gun was permanently disabled.
Gun and Ammunition Purchase Limits
No more than one gun a month for any buyer; Ammunition sales only by federal firearms licensees; Background checks for ammunition buyers; Ammunition purchases limited to ammunition compatible with a handgun registered to the buyer, or with a long-gun for which the buyer has proof of ownership.
Adoption and Enforcement of Strong Child Access Prevention (CAP) Laws
Stiff criminal penalties for adults who leave guns accessible to children, even if no injury results; Application in every case in which a minor up to age 18 is found in illegal possession of a gun; The loss of gun ownership privileges upon conviction; ... "
Hmmm. Doesn't seem to be just about handguns any longer. In their mind, there is no difference between a handgun, an "assault weapon," ... your "sniper rifle" (that iron-sighted .30-30), your Remington pump .... or even how much ammo you can purchase or have.
The incremental approach (they even lie about that) will have you finger-printed, scrutinized, monitored and eventually stripped of your rights & locked behind bars. Oh, and you will end up paying through the nose in hard currency (in the form on additional taxes & "user fees") to finance this attack on your rights.
Does that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling?
Thought not ....
You gonna let that happen?
Probably. Most of you have done absolutely jack to date except whine on your computers to others who feel just like you do.
That upset you? Good. Come out this weekend & kick my butt in person - I'll be on the street. How about you?
Truly time to take a stand, good people, of all freedom-loving ilk. It's time to get up off your butts and actually do something about it. If you won't take a stand when it's easy, you certainly won't take a stand when it's hard. That hard time is most certainly coming ...
Come out and join us; the Tyranny Response Team, Colorado Shooting Sports Association (NRA), Rocky Mountain Gun Owners (GOA), and just plain folks that are absolutely fed up with this assault on our rights - our way of life. Sport your NRA hats, carry a sign, wear your fave T-shirt with a catchy slogan ...
... come with your indignation and outrage & tell them NO!
Let's give the Commie Mommies a hearty Colorado welcome!
Oh. BTW, hit your lists - everyone you know.
AA/labgrade
"-----Original Message-----
From: exdir@rmgo.org [mailto:exdir@rmgo.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:46 AM
To: (list supressed for privacy)
Subject: Call to Action
With the Million Commie Mommies having their National Board Meeting in Denver this weekend, RMGO has teamed up with other
organizations to steal some of the MMM media.
On Friday, Sept. 15th the TRT is leading a demonstration at the Hyatt Regency (17th & Welton, the site of our protest against
James Brady earlier this year) beginning at 6:30 pm (actually 6PM sharp - AA).
On Saturday, Sept. 16th from 10 am to 4 pm Crystal Albertus (The Wife, BTW - labgrade) and the Second Amendment Sisters will lead the Ladies of the Tyranny Response Team & Rocky Mountain Gun Owners in a protest (same place - AA). These Constitution-loving gals invite you and your children (hubbies welcome too) to make a stand for freedom.
Let the (much less than a) million moms know they don't speak for you."
= 2 for 1