Random Shots for Sunday, 6 November 2022

Today in history

COMMENTS I’VE POSTED

1. Posted to Facebook —

   The very phrase “gun violence” is designed to instill a fear of firearms in those who hear or read it.

   Why is there no outcry against “knife violence” (stabbings and slashings), “automotive violence” (hit and run drivers), “blunt object violence” (assault and battery with baseball bats, batons, sticks, pieces of pipe, 2×2 boards, etc.), or “bare-handed violence” (unarmed assailants using hands and feet)?

   Add to this the fact that both the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association both lend their voices to the victim disarmament cause on a semi-regular basis.

   https://votervoice.net/AmericanPsych/Campaigns/96172/Respond

   https://apaservices.org/advocacy/news/gun-violence-prevention-research

2. Posted to Facebook here and here —

   Issue 1,181 of L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE is now up

   L. Neil Smith’s THE LIBERTARIAN ENTERPRISE

   — An International Journal of Opinion —

   Issue 1,181, November 6, 2022

   https://ncc-1776.org/

   THIS ISSUE’S MOTTO: Stacking up bills for future generations to pay is not just economically irresponsible — it is immoral. — Rishi Sunak

   THE WEEKLY CARTOON: Bovard: So much political philosophy throughout history has consisted of reasons why people have a duty to be tame animals in politicians’ cages.

   A Request for Help

   You have probably deduced by now that our longtime friend is Jim Davidson. See his article on the status of his case, [Due Process of Law] (https://ncc-1776.org/tle2022/tle1176-20221002-05.html). Subsequent to publishing that, Jim learned that he must raise $5,000 for a retainer before October 20 to obtain legal representation, or risks having the case proceed without counsel and with no possibility of further delay. Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more. The rule of law demands the presumption of innocence until evidence removing reasonable doubt is presented by the complainant.

   Jim has been released from jail after selling his car to post bond. He would prefer to retain a lawyer rather than depend on the tender mercies of a public defender. He has identified a lawyer he would like to retain, who wants $5,000 as an initial retainer. Costs are estimated as follows:

   $5,000 for basic discovery, pleading, etc.
   3,000 for motions, including to suppress evidence
   5,000 for trial should any charges proceed to trial

   Jim maintains his innocence with respect to the charges, and while the Libertarian Enterprise will not comment on the particulars of the situation, we do believe that everyone is owed a fair trial and the ability to retain a lawyer, with whom one is able to communicate in confidentiality. To that end, we have set up a GiveSendGo page. Jim, and we, would be extremely grateful for any help our readers would be able to kindly provide.

   Jim offers a free copy of his new book in consideration of donations of $25 or more.

   https://givesendgo.com/G3DA3

   Donations will show up as “Rule of Law,” and will be directed to an account in Cathy’s name which will then be provided to the chosen counsel.

   Thank you

   Yours in Liberty,

   Rylla and Cathy Smith
   Co-Publishers, L. Neil Smith’s The Libertarian Enterprise

   ARTICLES

   0. The Editor’s Notes, by Charles Curley

   1. Letters to the Editor, from Albert Perez, Sean Gangol, Jeff Fullerton

   2. Hey, Peking . . . Duck! by L. Neil Smith

   3. Will the Midterms Change Anything? by Ron Paul

   4. What the American Founders Meant by Equality, by Dan Sanchez

   5. Conspiracy Theory and the Deutsche Bahn Sabotage, by Charles Curley

3. Posted to Slack —

   Any particular date in mind?

LISTENING / READING / WATCHING

1. Carlsbad Current Argus — Opinion: Pay attention to how candidates vote, not just what they say by Sherry Robinson
2. SpacialKatana — Babylon 5 Vorlon Base [Non Canon] [YouTube]
3. Colion Noir — WOW, Anti-2A Lawmaker Admits His Gun Laws Are Designed To Control Law Abiding Citizens Not Criminals [YouTube]
4. Memology 102 — NBC’s Deleted Video About Paul Pelosi Attack (Unedited) [YouTube]
5. UFOHolic — Evidence of “Nibiru” Found in Our Solar System By Scientists
6. Rabfak – “Kalashnikov” (РАБФБК – Калашников. Народная версия) [YouTube] from “Kircha 7777”
7. Heroes & Icons (H&I) —
   1. Star Trek: The Original Series
   2. Star Trek: The Next Generation
   3. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
   4. Star Trek: Voyager
   5. Star Trek: Enterprise
8. Catalyst from The Independent Institute — History’s First Libertarian? by Jon Miltimore