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On Monday, Feb. 1 there will be a public hearing, on Tuesday, Feb. 2 the Vernon County Board of Supervisors will vote on a resolution masquerading as something allegedly designed to preserve the Second Amendment of the United States.

This partisan resolution will preserve nothing. The Second Amendment like all the others is well protected by the U.S. Constitution. To make any change to a Constitutional Amendment requires a vote to pass by a minimum of three-quarters of the 50 states.

The Second Amendment is not in danger of being nullified or modified. No evidence has been presented to show the Second Amendment to be in danger.

The Second Amendment consists of just one comprehensive, concise sentence that needs no expansion or modification by Vernon County nor anyone else. There is nothing in the resolution that is new other than semantics intended to provide a solution for a problem that does not exist.

Rather than predicting future problems why not work on solving Vernon County's real problems and concerns rather than inventing one.

If this passes we can be assured that it will become precedent for more of the same in the future. We in Vernon County do not need this resolution. Represent the citizens of the county not some partisan idealism.

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Letter to the editor: Second Amendment preservation resolution is unecessary - La Crosse Tribune

To the editor,

In recent times, gun regulations have been spoken of quite frequently.

I see the point of gun regulation proponents quite frequently, and I empathize with their stories. However much I understand, I disagree with their idea. In my opinion, the most important thing in America is our right to bear arms.

Some people say that the Second Amendment was created exclusively to uphold militias. They argue that the police force is this militia. When you break it down, that is a foolish understanding of the amendment.

The Bill of Rights was established to give rights to the people and to limit the government. The question is would it really make sense for the government to give itself the right to have guns. Ultimately that makes no sense.

So, we have now established that the Second Amendment is established for the people to bear arms. Once we get to this point, many people say that it is only for hunting and self-defense. Once again, upon further examination, this can be concluded as false.

The Second Amendment was established swiftly after the American Revolution. The thought of a revolution was fresh on everyones mind. It is entirely reasonable then that they would plant the tools for independence should the event arise again.

So, it can be clearly stated that our right to bear arms in the U.S. has been infringed far past its extended existence. My end point is that we should not stand for gun control any longer.

There is a saying that says give them an inch and they will take a mile. This applies especially to the government. We must not give them an inch, or they will take a mile.

Therefore, we must resist so that we may have a more-free future.

Duncan Lamb

Franklin

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Letter to the Editor: We must resist any attempt to weaken 2nd Amendment - williamsonherald.com

Burkhead: Political Violence and the Second Amendment - The Truth About Guns

Violence, then, is really only justified when there is no other recourse, when speech is shut down, when public opinion no longer matters, when elections are decided, as alluded to by Stalin, not by those who vote, but by those who count the votes. And when you cross that line, its not an issue of protest and go home but its war.

Dont kid yourself that its anything else. The war might be justified, but it remains a war and you are an enemy combatant to the powers that be. They might just treat you as a criminal if they dont want to acknowledge the war. Or they may go ahead and acknowledge the war and brand you a traitor. In either case, you are pledging your life, your fortune, and your sacred honor to that cause.

If you arent ready to do that, then keep your protest peaceful, and stay far away from those who do not.

David Burkhead in Political Violence and the Second Amendment

Burkhead: Political Violence and the Second Amendment

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Burkhead: Political Violence and the Second Amendment - The Truth About Guns

Filibuster Preservation Bought Two Years For The Second Amendment, iStock-1154438278

Washington DC -(AmmoLand.com)-The decision by Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin to keep the legislative filibuster has given Second Amendment supporters something they desperately needed: Time. The next two years will be critical, both to shift the Senate landscape and to also regain the House.

Sinema and Manchin are not the most reliable of champions. In 2018, we noted that Martha McSally was a better choice as compared to the former. The latter could have been replaced by West Virginia Attorney General Pat Morrissey. Those two races, and the failure to beat Jon Tester loom large now. Had we won, it would mean control the Senate stayed in GOP hands, and it would have been a massive check on the Biden-Harris regime.

That is not the case, though. But by keeping the filibuster, it means the Supreme Court keeps its sure 5-4 majority on Second Amendment cases (6-3 if Roberts wants to influence who writes the rulings). That means there is a chance for key Second Amendment cases, like the Duncan case, to reach the Supreme Court, and shift that landscape in our favor.

This also will halt some of the worst legislative efforts, like campaign reform legislation that really has silencing opposition to anti-Second Amendment politicians and legislation as its aim. Again, we have just seen that our chances of taking back Congress from those who would steal our freedoms have improved.

But more importantly, it gives us time to win a lot of the local and state elections that will dictate the course of the 2024 presidential election. These state and local races matter big-time, and in many cases, they take much less effort to win than a congressional race, much less some of the statewide races.

Here, though, is the most important thing that Second Amendment supporters now have time to do: They have time to have those conversations that can change peoples minds about Second Amendment issues. The Biden-Harris regime is, as many predicted, governing in a manner to please the most extreme elements and this is a chance for Second Amendment supporters to capitalize on this.

The fact that we are confronting what has to be the most hostile regime to our Second Amendment rights in Americas history require we step up. To build strength for the 2021 off-year elections and 2022 midterms that will shape future elections, Second Amendment supporters should support the NRAs Institute for Legislative Action and Political Victory Fund.

About Harold Hutchison

Writer Harold Hutchison has more than a dozen years of experience covering military affairs, international events, U.S. politics and Second Amendment issues. Harold was consulting senior editor at Soldier of Fortune magazine and is the author of the novel Strike Group Reagan. He has also written for the Daily Caller, National Review, Patriot Post, Strategypage.com, and other national websites.

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Filibuster Preservation Bought Two Years For The Second Amendment - AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

Curtail non-essential outings so we get through this

I write this letter out of concern for all those who read this. We have all stood tall as the pandemic grinds on (Some compare it to being in a SF novel). But there is more to be done!

We are all familiar with what public officials insist that we do (masks, social distancing, hand washing, avoiding crowds ect). For the most part, we have done our part. But, I have seen a behavior that needs to be addressed. I have seen too many vulnerable individuals out and about. For most of us, Covid is mild or even asymptomatic. But for some, due to age, underlying health conditions, and other factors, it becomes a serious, even deadly disease.

Hence, I implore those whom I have described to limit or curtail non-essential outings. And I implore those who love and care for these folks to urge the same (and do the same for themselves, so they dont bring it home). The end is in sight, and how we finish can save lives. Those who care for the vulnerable must offer to run errands, sparing these folks from exposure. Doing so, we must support all involved emotionally.

The pandemic weighs upon us all, but we are closer to the end than to the beginning. LET US ALL MOVE FORWARD!

Supporting Rebecca Schwarz for council

I was happy to see that Rebecca Schwarz is running for La Crosse City Council in District 10. Ive had the pleasure of working with her on a number of committees and can confirm that she is forward-thinking and conscientious.

Her decisions are guided by thoughtfulness, honesty and integrity. She does the necessary homework, listens to all sides of every issue, and makes consistently sound and ethical decisions.

Schwarz will truly represent the interests of all her constituents. She is open, listens to all concerns, and communicates in a clear, respectful, and direct manner. Additionally, Rebecca is diligent and willing to put in the time and energy thats necessary to understand the inner workings of city government.

I trust Schwarz to serve District 10 and the entire City of La Crosse with hard work, integrity and thoughtfulness. She will be a great addition to the City Council. I encourage all members of District 10 to vote in the April elections and to vote for Rebecca Schwarz.

Vote against Vernon County resolution

The Constitution was never intended to be a free pass to violate the rules of basic safety and fairness. We have common-sense boundaries on many of its provisions. The Constitution guarantees Freedom of Religion, but we cant have human sacrifice. The Constitution guarantees Freedom of Speech, but we cant lie in a contract.

Given the lethal potential of guns, the Second Amendment in particular should not be immune to reasonable boundaries. America has more guns per person, and more gun deaths, than any other advanced nation. The last thing we suffer from is a lack of gun rights.

By opposing any boundaries, the 2nd Amendment Preservation resolution before the Vernon County Board has potential to hurt all of us. And as a nationwide initiative, it could come to your county.

Nobody wants to limit hunting, or a pistol for home-defense, but having an assault rifle hanging from your shoulder is just showing off. Its thuggery. Weve seen this push for unlimited gun privileges produce a sense of entitlement for violence. This attitude created the Wolverine Watchmen, who planned to execute Michigan officials, and the Proud Boys, happy to prepare for violence if given the signal, and the Bundy group, who felt it was their right to exploit, then seize, Federal lands, and most recently, the seditious violence at the Capital.

This resolution fans the flames of that mindset. It commits the county to oppose any law that would in any way regulate gun behavior. More lawlessness! How is that Constitutional? Lets replace this toxic perspective with civil responsibility and common sense. Vernon County Board members, please vote against this destructive resolution.

Could this be a new slogan?

A story is circulating that leaders of the Wisconsin and Minnesota GOP parties, in an effort to counteract recent negative publicity related to their votes against both certifying presidential election results and presidential impeachment and also forwarding legislation to hamper Covid-19 steps taken by their respective governors, have taken a step which they feel will enhance their standing among voters.

They have jointly adopted what they feel is a new voter-grabbing slogan: Join your Minnesota/Wisconsin GOP as we walk backwards in the dark.

In a related item, their buddy, Mike Lindell, is supposedly having his MyPillow factory retrofitted to make outfits for his traitorous friends. They come in two prison colors: traditional black and white striped and also flashy orange both available as straitjackets.

Why resolution is right for Vernon County

The Vernon County Public Hearing for the Vernon County Second Amendment Preservation Resolution will be held February 1, the board meets February 2. See the VernonCounty.org website calendar for details.

I am the author of this resolution. After becoming aware of other Sanctuary Resolutions passed by other County Boards, I learned Monroe County was holding a hearing, and voting on February 26, 2020. I attended the meeting, heard opinions, and read many other resolutions. Many resolutions used the term sanctuary, and some other resolutions stated their county board wouldnt fund, and their sheriff wouldnt enforce certain Second Amendment control measures.

To me, the term preservation is more appropriate, and a better example for other County Boards that may choose to submit a future resolution. So, I wrote this resolution to support our current rights, and oppose future legislation.

The resolution was discussed at the Law Enforcement Committee in July with public input, that committee passed a motion to move the resolution forward, with time for more public input, to the full County Board. Other issues delayed the public hearing until the February date.

This resolution is not about political parties or 2020 political issues. Brown County, Illinois, passed the first resolution in 2007. Today more than 1,165 counties across this country, over 37%, have passed resolutions, including 12 counties in Wisconsin.

I support the Constitution, the guarantees of personal freedoms, and the clearly defined limitations of the governments power. Do you?

Supporting Mackenzie Mindel for council

With only one city council incumbent running for re-election this Spring, La Crosse voters have the opportunity to elect candidates that offer fresh perspectives and creative solutions to the challenges facing our community. Those of us who live in District 8 are especially lucky to have the chance to vote for Mackenzie Mindel.

Ive known Mackenzie for six years, and am proud to call her a neighbor and a friend. She is a thoughtful decision maker with an extensive background in community engagement and comprehensive planning that will serve herand our communitywell. She is a skilled communicator, a creative problem solver, and someone I already turn to often when I have questions about how or why city decisions are made.

Mindel is a homeowner in District 8 and a new parent; I trust her to make present-day decisions with an eye toward the future, carefully balancing immediate needs with long-term goals. I believe she will help our city make good on its promise to become carbon-neutral by 2050, a necessary contribution to the international fight to slow climate change. Similarly, I have faith that her education in sustainable leadership and social innovation will be an asset to our district, which houses a university, a medical facility, and several small businesses, all of which are retooling and rebuilding as the COVID pandemic continues to take its toll.

Mackenzie is compassionate, knowledgeable, and ready to lead, I look forward to casting my vote for her to represent District 8 on April 13.

A lack of courage

Politics as usual it appears. The Republicans havent a leg to stand on with the Trump impeachment and wish it would all go away. So its rhetoric like we need to move forward and its time to heal is all they can come back with.

History will show that the lack of courage and their own self interest is what will bring the country down so that they can retain whatever power they can hold on to with no thought of the common good of the country.

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