From Grass Roots North Carolina

... the right of the People to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.

When [Mexican president Felipe] Calderon asked that the federal "assault weapon" ban be re-imposed, a very large number of U.S. Representatives and Senators present gave him a standing ovation.

However, on Monday the FBI released crime statistics that should cause the applauding anti-gunners to sit on their hands.

FBI Data Again Shows More Guns = Less Crime

The statistics indicate that between 2008 and 2009, as gun sales soared, the number of murders in our country decreased 7.2 percent. That amounts to about an 8.2 percent decrease in the per capita murder rate, after the increase in our nation's legal and illegal population is taken into account. And it translates into about a 10.5 percent decrease in the murder rate between 2004, when the ban expired, and the end of 2009. And finally, it means that in 2009 our nation's murder rate fell to a 45-year low.

If crime reduction and saving lives were the sole reason behind the anti-gun bigot's campaign, statistics like this FBI report and thousands of reports before would be enough to convince them that their logic is flawed. They would have dropped the subject long ago and moved on to some other stupidity to whine about.

But crime reduction and saving lives are simply the lies behind which they hide their true agenda - disarming the American people.

... murders in big cities declined over 11 percent between 2008 and 2009, translating to over a 12 percent decrease in the big city murder per capita rate. We hope, but don't expect, that the indisputable fact that an increase in gun ownership does not necessarily correspond to an increase in crime, will reduce the frequency of Bloomberg's stunts aimed at gun shows, and Daley's periodic rants against the firearm industry.

You should be asking yourself why the leftists want to disarm the people. Once the people are disarmed, what happens then?

The progressive liberals in congress have demonstrated they have absolutely no regard for the opinions of the people by passing the Hellth Scare bill and making it law. They have shown their disrespect for us nearly every day since gaining power in 2006. We are naught but a source of income to them, the more power they wield over us, the better they like it.

Of all their evil goals, taking our guns is their holy grail; because once they have our guns there will be no dissent, no argument, no tolerance for the mouthy demands for freedom.

Legislation Advances that Could Ban All New Semiautomatic Handguns in New York!

Anti-Gun Attacks Continue in Illinois!

Sen. Inhofe Introduces Legislation To Protect Second Amendment
Rights Of Military And Dept. Of Defense Civilian Personnel

Marriott Disinformation on Signs Coming Down

Read Paul Valone's full article

Marriott tells callers "no firearms" signs coming down as part of
apparent disinformation campaign.

Marriott CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr. linked to gun control group.

Late Monday afternoon an ostensibly apologetic and congenial Keith
Thomas, assistant to CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr., told a Grass Roots North
Carolina board member that Marriott had "stepped on a hornet's nest"
and promised to remove signs prohibiting lawful firearms in hotels
nationwide. Of the Charlotte Marriott City Center, where signs posted
during the NRA convention made inadvertent criminals of
conventioneers, Thomas promised signs had already been removed.

But on Tuesday, signs at Marriott properties - including the
Charlotte hotel - remained in place while Marriott executives became
"unavailable" for, according to office receptionists, a litany of
conflicting reasons. Meanwhile, Charlotte Marriott Director of Loss
Prevention Sammy Jones refused to comment on the status of signs.

Some gun rights supporters are now expressing concerns that the claim
by Thomas was merely a dodge to deflect the thousands of e-mails and
phone calls pouring in from around the country. In addition to the
mounting boycott "going viral" on gun forums, it was featured by
nationally syndicated radio host Tom Gresham on "Gun Talk."

But evidence suggests a more sophisticated corporate disinformation
campaign in operation: By putting out the false message that Marriott
is removing signs, the corporation sought to have gun rights activists
do its bidding by putting out messages to that effect on Internet
forums. Those of us who have spread the "Marriott is pulling signs"
message are, in fact, spreading their disinformation. To counter their
effort, see "Immediate Action Required" below.

MARRIOTT CEO LINKED TO 'COALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE'

In what might explain Marriott International's decision to prohibit
lawful firearms in all of its hotels, a reader recently discovered a
link between its Chairman and CEO J.W. Marriott, Jr. and a longtime
gun control organization, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, formerly
the National Coalition to Ban Handguns.

Run by longtime anti-gun activists Michael Beard and Joshua Horowitz,
CSGV's recent agenda includes registering private gun sales at gun
shows, banning semi-automatic firearms, mandating "microstamping" of
firearms and generating propaganda against lawful concealed carry.

A March 10, 2010 press release by Marriott lists Mr. Marriott's
accolades and "achievements," including the following:

"Mr. Marriott is actively involved in various boards and councils
including...the board of trustees of the National Urban League..."

Among many left-wing causes advocated by the National Urban League,
it is listed prominently among members of the Coalition to Stop Gun
Violence. Does J.W. Marriott, Jr. know his charitable efforts are
being used to undermine your rights?

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

Since Marriott seems to think gun owners are easily fooled, it is
time to redouble our efforts and deliver a clear message by taking the
following actions:

1. Call all Marriott executives on the "Feedback Days" designated
below. If they can make outgoing calls, you aren't really trying. To
avoid charges of "harassment" call each executive only once (presuming
you manage to reach them) and maintain a civil tone. If you don't get
through to them, keep trying. If you can't call during the designated
hours, call whenever you can. Additional Feedback Days may be
designated in the future.

2. Counter Marriott's disinformation campaign: Post the "Marriott
lies to gun owners" message on every forum and blog you can find.
Failure to do so will allow an anti-gun multi-national corporation to
control the message.

CONTACT THESE EXECUTIVES

* Keith Thomas: Reports directly to JW Marriott, Jr. himself. Thomas
can be reached at Mr. Marriott's office at either
keith.thomas@marriott.com or 800-621-0999.

* Kathleen Matthews, Executive Vice President, Global Communications
and Public Affairs:

* Kathleen.Matthews@marriott.com, 301-380-7770. Her assistant,
Marilyn Cole, is available at: marilyn.cole@marriott.com or
301-380-7525.

* Chad Callaghan, Vice President of Loss Prevention:
chad.callaghan@marriott.com. His assistant, Pat Murphy, is available
at 301-380-7814. His pager is: 800-313-9391.

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE

* Keith Thomas, assistant to JW Marriott, promised that signs
prohibiting lawful gun owners from protecting themselves and their
families on Marriott properties would be removed. Not only are the
signs still present, corporate executives have been unresponsive to
gun rights leaders attempting to negotiate removal. If Marriott
executives think gun owners are so easily fooled, they underestimate
the problem on their hands.

* Hilton Hotels, unlike Marriott, has no policy prohibiting firearms
in its hotels. Gun owners will be actively pursuing alternatives to
Marriott.

* Finally, ask what Mr. Marriott knows about his trustee position
with the National Urban League and its participation in Coalition to
Stop Gun Violence efforts to strip you of your rights. If they claim
lack of awareness, will he resign the position now that league
participation is known?

Firearms Emergency No Seizure Bill Reintroduced

HB 2031, NO SEIZURE OF FIREARMS IN EMERGENCY/FUNDS, has been
reintroduced at the behest of GRNC. Primary sponsors for this bill are
Reps: Mark Hilton (R-Catawba), George Cleveland (R-Onslow), Bryan Holloway (R-Rockingham, Stokes) and Jim Gulley (R-Mecklenburg).

This bill is an effort to prevent another situation like that in
King, NC this winter during an ice storm where a declaration of a
State of Emergency resulted in a ban on carrying and sale of firearms
and ammunition.

ACTION REQUESTED

Thank the sponsors of this bill:

* Mark Hilton, Mark.Hilton@ncleg.net

* George Cleveland, George.Cleveland@ncleg.net

* Bryan Holloway, Bryan.Holloway@ncleg.net

* Jim Gulley, Jim.Gulley@ncleg.net

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or The Right to Keep and Bear Wasp Spray

Following is an excerpt of an email from a friend in New York.

I did not go to the immigration rally last Saturday because there was a warning that these illegal barbarians would bring weapons, axes and shovels and use them on anyone apposing them. And then around 6:00 P.M. Saturday that lunatic terrorist planted a car bomb just two blocks from where I live. I guess it could have been a big enough fire ball to get my building to. My friends in Montana want me to move but you know when your time is up that's it -- you could be anywhere on this planet. These fat terrorists are everywhere breeding and having a nice time thanks to our open borders and free food and section 8 housing we provide for them.
I did however buy myself a big bottle of wasp spray to keep in my shoulder bag -- just in case things get out of hand.

This is a sad commentary on the state of our Union.

This lady, a natural-born citizen of the United States of America is afraid to appear in public to use her constitutionally protected right of free speech. She is in fear of illegal aliens that have a reputation for quick outbursts of violence against anyone that dares to oppose their demands for free entry, free citizenship ... free everything. These illegals are here - there - because our government of the people, refuses to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to secure our borders.
And to round off the number of constitutional infringements to three, she is reduced to carrying a can of wasp spray to defend herself. Although the 2nd amendment explicitly states that the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Shall Not Be Infringed, the city of New York decided to check rights at the city limits.

No, sorry, dear lady, you can't keep and bear arms because you might end up violating the rights of mexicans who are threatening you harm while being here illegally because your government wants their vote more than it cares about it's constitutional responsibilities.

I will be on the banks of the Potomac, inches outside of the District of Columbia.
I will be armed to the teeth.
I will be in good company.

I will be at the Restore the Constitution Rally at Ft. Hunt and Gravelly Parks

Pistol loaded, openly carried. Rifle unloaded, slung to rear. Bandoleer of magazines containing ammo. All in accordance with rules below. Please note that guidelines below are subject to final coordination with the Department of the Interior:

Participants and attendees are expected to know and abide by all applicable state and federal firearms laws. None of the information provided below is legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by reading or relying upon this information. If you have questions, then you are expected to know the applicable state and federal firearms laws before attending the event.

Anyone prohibited from possessing a firearm by state or federal law may not possess a firearm at this event.

Participants and attendees may not bring any firearm prohibited by state or federal law.

If you're thinking about it, go read the list of rules and be prepared to abide by them.

Then head over to Muster Outside DC planning site for all the details.

~~ big ole thanks to Big Mike Moseley for the tip ~~

This is Grass Roots North Carolina Alert 11-12-09

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This is Grass Roots North Carolina Alert 11-09-09

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