Just before I head off to bed, early...

I was reading about a demonstration in Raleigh North Carolina, on the 4th of February, by the Gun Guys & Gals. Okay, they aren't Gun Guys & Gals, they can be called RKBA concerned folks I would guess (yes, I had to figure that out, I am so out of it). I was amused by the Rules of Engagement, for they want to take all MY Rights away during My participation in OUR Demonstration.

Now, for the record, if I weren't working to pay taxes and bills, and I lived in North Carolina (which I did three times with the 82nd Airborne Division) I would dress with white shirt and tie, nice trousers, shined shoes, gloves, shooting glasses and a good coat for the weather, and a hat without logo. I would do that because it fits what I think is important to say - I do care that they repeal all the infringement on our right to keep and bear arms. The politicians need to hear it over and over, until they fix it.

Of the three email messages to my elected representatives in the Federal Government, I have received one email answer from Senator Murray, and I will thank her for acknowledging my message and my existence. There are two typed letters out there still unanswered, but I have some patience, there is a crisis outside my home they are taking care of first. And "NO", the Senator did not jump on my point of view neither for nor against, but restated her fears and her mission to calm them, without exactly saying what she would do. Actually, she thinks she is doing it for me, our families and communities as a national crime-fighting strategy. She didn't seem to favor arming the militia so we could fix the security problem, which I think is a real winner. Ah, well, I have been wrong before, I could be again.

Along with trying to teach safe, responsible firearms use, writing to my representatives in government at all levels, and speaking up clearly when people try to demonize the arms and the ammunition; along with that I need to invite media types, and anti-gunners to come shooting with me and other good citizens. I have no idea why the gang bangers and common thugs seem to have the only firearms coverage, when there are so many good people doing very well with their arms every day. There always have been more good people than bad ones, more sober folks than drunks, more honest people than liars. Unless you are counting politicians only? All the ones I know (0) are honest as they know how. Ah, well, good night y'all, there are watchful service people wearing camo, military gear and bearing arms all around the world tonight, we are safe. Your local community watch (MILITIA!!) is working, too?