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TFL is about responsible firearms ownership. However, we might remember that a firearm is merely a tool—the weapon is the mind. Obviously it is appropriate to recognize and honor our combat personnel. However, there are many military and civilian personnel who have served in potentially...

Today I met a friend I haven't seen since 1975. He had his (5 y/o) granddaughter with him and we had a small "tailgate party" in a store's parking lot. So bear with me, please. I'm fulfilling an obligation here. I said I would title this, "Yes, Virginia, you have the Right to protect...

The legality and care of the terrorists held captive at Guantanomo have been discussed here, so this applies to the legal aspect of the terrorists' confinement. These comments are by Charlie Daniels (of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" fame): EXCERPT Charlie recently returned from Guantanamo...

"Ashcroft said Abdullah Al Mujahir – a U.S. citizen who was born Jose Padilla -- was captured May 8..." (bold added for stress) "Ashcroft said Al Mujahir would be treated as an 'enemy combatant' of the United States, a move that means he has fewer legal rights than an ordinary defendant in a...

(Part 1 of 3: I apologize for the length but believe this is worth your attention) This is the best speech on liberty and freedom I've seen in years. Surprisingly, it comes from a California State Senator (District 19)—Tom McClintock—discussing California Senate SB52 (2001). Here is a good...

Blackhawk Down: An Actor's Perspective (Part 1 of 2) I found this article by chance. Apparently it is required reading for a college-level English class. www.dogbird.com/L&C/132/paper3romwar.html Here's the entire article: www.zmag.org/content/ForeignPolicy/sextonblackhawk.cfm And here's a...

Does anyone have any info on this? (Mods: If this is a duplicate thread, please delete.) American Justice for Americans No International Criminal Court for Us April 4, 2002 Dear friend of liberty, The International Criminal Court (ICC) will soon become a reality. The United Nations will...

(Quote) March 25, 2002 UN Planting the Seeds for a Coming Global Tax April 15th is coming, and you’re getting ready to file your tax return. Throughout the year you paid federal taxes through withholding, including Social Security payroll taxes. You also paid state income taxes, unless you’re...

"Having" a gun without the skill and will to use it appropriately may (or may not) endanger her more than being unarmed. Hopefully she will learn (without being hurt) that her most lethal weapon is her brain. Until she takes responsibility for her own safety, get her all the preparation and...

This article was written by Mr. Cornel Nistorescu and published under the title "Cintarea Americii". As Associated Press reported about Mr. Nistorescu: Nistorescu, managing director of the daily newspaper Evenimentul Zilei -- News of the Day -- published his editorial Sept 24, two days after...

All, I just received the following message from the American Heart Association.

A friend sent me this story. I’m glad for several reasons. Although John McCain apparently conducted himself appropriately as a POW, his recent political career is an affront to our Constitution, to America and those Americans who prefer a republic rather than a socialist, elitist oligarchy...

On the weekend after 9/11 “...Reader’s Digest and Yahoo! asked people to give their opinions about security and civil liberties.” Civil liberties lost. (quote) How Much Freedom Would You Give Up? More then 30,000 people responded to our online poll about the trade-offs between keeping citizens...

I just received this by e-mail from a personal friend, a former fairly high-ranking member of the American intelligence community. He held this message back until he saw references to this flight on television. This evening (9/27/01), on ABC's "Prime Time Thursday", two airline passengers...

Considering some of the things we've said in the past, we owe them this: http://www.texasbar.com/newsinfo/newsevents/releases/pr9-14.asp Texas Lawyers Helping Victims of Terrorist Attacks 9/14/01 Contact Kimberly Schmitt (800)204-2222 or (512)463-1463, Ext. 1720 (Galveston) "What can we do?"...

Using “Training” Against Us. Bear with me a moment. A musician friend of mine once sold pianos in a mall. Upon being hired, he sat down and played virtuoso classical music which immediately caused a large, appreciative crowd to gather. The boss called him aside and threatened to fire him...

USAF PERSONNEL NOT AUTHORIZED TO WEAR UNIFORM ON COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT http://www.military.com/Resources/ResourceFileView?file=MR_USAF_Uniform_Restrictions.htm (QUOTE) As reported by the Air Force Print News, USAF personnel are no longer authorized to wear their uniforms when traveling aboard...

One -- Unknown As the soot and dirt and ash rained down, We became one color. As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building, We became one class. As we lit candles of waiting and hope, We became one generation. As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into...

Hank B asked me how I would fight the war on terrorism. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81060&pagenumber=2 Here’s my quick answer. ------ Let’s start with a couple caveats. 1) I no longer am part of the intelligence community; therefore, my guesses are only as...

United States Code; TITLE 10 - ARMED FORCES Subtitle A - General Military Law PART I - ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS CHAPTER 13 - THE MILITIA; Sec. 311. Militia: composition and classes (a) The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age...