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Carjacker hijacks minivan with grandmother and 2 year-old on board

3:35pm Monday, November 17, 2003

Bob Taft and the Ohio State Highway Patrol bureaucracy worked to poison House Bill 12 with a lockbox, or "carjacker protection" provision that would, at the very least, allow this type of crime to continue undeterred, and that would more likely, encourage many more to be perpetrated. Man takes van with 2 aboard, is quickly corralled by police Toledo Blade November 16, 2003 A man who seems to have...

Op-Ed: Gun policies mean Presidency in play in Ohio

3:04pm Monday, November 17, 2003

The spin on gun control By Eli Lehrer and John R. Lott Jr. THE WASHINGTON TIMES November 14, 2003 Gun control used to be such a simple issue to follow. National Democratic candidates supported more restrictions, while most Republicans believed that gun control provided few benefits. Recently, however, the Democratic Party talks about their devotion to the Second Amendment, while President Bush...

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Underfunded Sheriffs forced to accept hand-me-downs; OSHP wins ''best-dressed"

2:42pm Monday, November 17, 2003

Sheriff Donating Items To Smaller Counties Associated Press November 16, 2003 The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is sending old uniforms to rural areas in Ohio to help poorer counties facing budget cuts. Chris Wise serves as administrative assistant to Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes. She spearheaded the program this year after hearing about budget cuts in poorer counties. Surplus shirts,...

''Bold'' Columbus rapist attacks in broad daylight

1:40pm Monday, November 17, 2003

The following victimization occurred in a parking garage where, 24 hours later, many 'Defense' Walkers were preparing to participate in an historic event around the Statehouse. Downtown rape prompts added security measures Women warned to use caution after attack November 14, 2003 Security will be increased near a Downtown building where a woman was raped last Friday, Columbus police said...

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NOT AGAIN: Driver killed ''trying to back away from his assailant''

11:45am Monday, November 17, 2003

"We do not want a loaded firearm readily accessible to the driver of a car. If there's a dangerous situation and you're in your car, you can drive off." - Capt. John Born, Ohio State Highway Patrol. "...Of all the changes made by the Senate, as a father, I am most proud of the work we did to ensure the safety of Ohio children under this bill." - Steve Austria, who chaired the committee which...

Letter: OFCC PAC Endorsee "Malone represents many Cincinnatians"

11:24am Monday, November 17, 2003

November 17, 2003 Thank goodness both Peter Bronson and Sam Malone have the courage to say what they believe, to stand behind their words with conviction and to try to make Cincinnati a better place. May I offer my congratulations to Malone on his victory; I look forward to hearing his voice on Cincinnati City Council. He will represent a great number of city residents who share his attitude...

Letter to the Editor: Religious group urges concealed-carry veto

8:08am Monday, November 17, 2003

The topic of religion has been injected into the debate over self-defense throughout history, so it should come as no surprise that both sides have raised the question here in Ohio. But when gun control groups co-opt religion to support their political agenda, we must protest. Click on the "Read More..." link below to read a letter to the Garfield Sun News editor from Dr. Ali Alhaddad, Religion...

Cleveland: Violent crime up; ''Shocking'' law enforcement cuts proposed

7:07am Monday, November 17, 2003

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland's violent-crime rate in 2002 was 9 percent higher than it was in 1999. That's reason enough to remove legal restrictions to bearing arms for self-defense. Reason enough, but not the end of the story. Due to budget deficits, Cleveland's safety director has recommended that the mayor cut 415 police officers, 235 firefighters and 52 EMS workers. If...