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Op-Ed: Right to self-defense is worth preserving

12:39pm Thursday, January 15, 2004

January 15, 2004 Toledo Blade Many Englishmen feel twice victimized, by intruder and government By EILEEN FOLEY As a concealed-carry law moved toward Gov. Taft's desk, and he said "I look forward to signing it," Americans must look appreciatively to Britain and rejoice that we shucked the colonial yoke. Why? Because there self-defense is a crime, burglars have sued homeowners who shoot them, and...

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Pro-concealed carry Joy Padgett sworn in as senator

11:07am Thursday, January 15, 2004

January 15, 2004 Gannett News Service COLUMBUS -- Joy Padgett described Wednesday's Senate session as more like a class reunion than a formal swearing in ceremony. "It has just been a maze of memories," she said, hugging friends and colleagues who mobbed her on the Senate floor. Several dozen lawmakers welcomed Padgett back to the Legislature after she took her oath of office Wednesday,...

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Restraining nothing

7:14am Thursday, January 15, 2004

January 15, 2004 Toledo Blade Stabbing victim had order for protection Husband surrendered to authorities Tuesday An Antwerp, Ohio, woman who police said was stabbed by her estranged husband Tuesday had a protection order against him for herself and their two children, court records show. The protection order, effective through 2008, also granted Rachel Clifford, 35, exclusive possession of the...

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Toledo bureaucrats' ''solutions'' not working to prevent terrible crimes

3:20pm Wednesday, January 14, 2004

January 13, 2004 Toledo Blade Officials urge more security for carryouts City offering a reward for clues in death of N. Toledo store clerk Two days after a North Toledo carryout worker was killed during a robbery, city officials yesterday urged small businesses to improve their security measures, with Mayor Jack Ford saying he may use loans or grants to help pay for the upgrades. City officials...

Sheriff ''Cuba'' Alexander wants your campaign donations

12:44pm Wednesday, January 14, 2004

Akron Beacon Journal Jan. 14, 2004 Summit sheriff fund-raiser Thursday FRANKLIN TWP. - An event being billed as an ``after the holidays party'' will be held Thursday to raise money for Summit County Sheriff Drew Alexander's re-election campaign. The fund-raiser will be from 5 to 9 p.m. at Anthe's restaurant, 4315 Manchester Road in the Portage Lakes area. The donation is $40. For tickets or more...

More of Ohio's highest-ranking law enforcement officials weigh in on new law

10:52am Wednesday, January 14, 2004

More and more of Ohio's highest-ranking law enforcement officials (Ohio's sheriffs) are weighing in on their views regarding the passage of Ohio's concealed carry law. As expected, the lions-share are signing its praises. Ross County Sheriff Ron Nichols said "the purpose of this law is to give law-abiding citizens the right to arm themselves," he said. "This law is not a way felons can legally...

Op-Ed: New gun bill raises serious questions

9:48am Wednesday, January 14, 2004

At first glance, this op-ed looks like the beginnings of yet another tortured anti-gun editorial. But this piece is well worth the read, and serves as a good reminder: no one who is unsure of their willingness to use deadly force should choose to become a Concealed Handgun License-holder. By RON SIMON Mansfield News Journal When I came home from the service back in the wicked 1960s, I brought a...

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Letters to the Editor: Media would make the unarmed ''fair game''

7:46am Wednesday, January 14, 2004

January 13, 2004 Akron Beacon Journal At long last, we citizens of Ohio now have the opportunity to protect ourselves from those intent upon doing us harm. The concealed-carry legislation recently passed by both houses of the Ohio legislature is far from perfect, but it is a start. If the results of concealed-carry in Ohio are anything like the positive results that have been experienced in other...