Thursday, January 17, 2013
This weekend, two events are hoping to draw crowds for controversial issues: gun rights and LGBTQ rights.
This weekend could be a very divisive day in the Lehigh Valley. On Jan. 19, 2013 the first-ever National Gun Appreciation Day is scheduled. Similar to "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" from summer 2012, organizers hope that people will show up to support local gun stores and ranges and protest President Obama's new gun policies. But that's not all that's happening this weekend. According to a press release from the Westboro Baptist Church, members of the church are planning to protest four local churches Jan 20. The press release, which says that the churches are "whorehouses masquerading as churches", including: Several Westboro Church counter-protests are planned, including a motorcycle ride against the church, a picketing protest, and …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
"On 01/19/13 go to your local gun store, gun range or gun show with your Constitution, American flags and your 'Hands Off My Guns' sign to send a loud and clear message to Congress and President Barack Obama," says coalition website.
A conservative group is hoping that tens of thousands turn out to show their support for gun ownership with their pocketbooks and picket signs the day before President Barack Obama is sworn in for a second term. The group, a coalition brought together for the event, declared Jan. 19 "Gun Appreciation Day." The hope is Americans nationwide will show their support for gun ownership by turning out en masse at gun stores, ranges and shows from coast to coast. Will you participate? Tell us in the comments section below. “The Obama administration has shown that it is more than willing to trample the Constitution to impose its dictates upon the American people,” said Gun Appreciation Day chairman Larry Ward in a press release. The day comes as …
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
"On 01/19/13 go to your local gun store, gun range or gun show with your Constitution, American flags and your 'Hands Off My Guns' sign to send a loud and clear message to Congress and President Barack Obama," says coalition website.
A conservative group is hoping that tens of thousands turn out to show their support for gun ownership with their pocketbooks and picket signs the day before President Barack Obama is sworn in for a second term. The group, a coalition brought together for the event, declared Jan. 19 "Gun Appreciation Day." The hope is Americans nationwide will show their support for gun ownership by turning out en masse at gun stores, ranges and shows from coast to coast. “The Obama administration has shown that it is more than willing to trample the Constitution to impose its dictates upon the American people,” said Gun Appreciation Day chairman Larry Ward in a press release. The day comes as the gun control debate becomes more divisive. This past week, …
melissa d
7:22 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2013
Five people shot at three different gun shows across the nation today on "National Gun Appreciation Day." ... Wow. There are no words... http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2013/01/19/1473881/two-people-accidentally-shot-at-a-gun-show-safety-checkpoint-on-gun-appreciation-day/?mobile=wp more ›