Bloomberg Outrage: Asks Judge To Ban 2nd Amendment References!

mrreynolds · May 9th, 2008, 08:22 PM

NEWS RELEASE

BLOOMBERG OUTRAGE: ASKS JUDGE TO BAN 2ND AMENDMENT REFERENCES!

BELLEVUE, WA – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has moved from outrage to atrocity by asking anti-gun activist federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein to ban any reference to the Second Amendment during a civil lawsuit trial beginning May 27 against Georgia gun dealer Jay Wallace, proprietor at Adventure Outdoors.

The New York Sun reported that Bloomberg’s attorneys made the request. Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, said the move clearly shows that Bloomberg has “total disregard not only for the Second Amendment, but also the First.”

Bloomberg’s attorney on this case, Eric Proshansky, has reportedly argued in a brief that “Any references to the Second Amendment or analogous state constitutional provisions are likewise irrelevant” to the upcoming trial.

“This trial is supposed to be held in a federal court, not a kangaroo court,” Gottlieb stated. “What’s next, a request that Judge Weinstein not allow defense witnesses or rebuttal? Why not just dispense with the trial altogether and lynch Mr. Wallace from the limb of a tree out in Central Park?

“The civil prosecution, and un-civil persecution, of Jay Wallace has never really been about the Second Amendment, until right now,” he observed. “And, thanks to Mr. Proshansky’s brief, this trial is suddenly all about the First Amendment as well.

“We are neither surprised nor shocked at Mayor Bloomberg and the city’s attorney for making this move,” Gottlieb added. “This is the kind of behavior one should expect from a billionaire demagogue who considers himself so far above the law that he launched this vigilante campaign against firearms retailers by stepping outside legal channels in the first place. He sent private agents to several states without legal authority, jeopardizing legitimate on-going criminal investigations in the process.

“Now Bloomberg wants a gag order,” he concluded. “Apparently, in Mikey’s world, a fair trial is one in which a defense attorney is muzzled, and the defendant is already guilty until proven innocent. Bloomberg missed his calling. Instead of being mayor of an American city, he should have been the administrator of a gulag.”

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retsupt99 · May 9th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Outrage? You better hope that a certain political party doesn't control two of three branches of government...and over several years and a few appointments...all three branches...

VtCO · May 9th, 2008, 08:55 PM

What's the initial trial about? I missed that.

exactlymypoint · May 9th, 2008, 09:45 PM

I hear that Bloomberg is a top contender for VP. I bet his first official duty is to burn the Constitution.

goldshellback · May 9th, 2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by exactlymypoint

I hear that Bloomberg is a top contender for VP. I bet his first official duty is to burn the Constitution.

He'd appoint Mrs. Brady as his chief of staff first me thinks......

Defensor · May 9th, 2008, 10:04 PM

Sounds like we better start stock piling resources if things continue going in this fashion. Really wish the ballot this year had a "None of the Above" option.

atctimmy · May 9th, 2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensor

Sounds like we better start stock piling resources if things continue going in this fashion. Really wish the ballot this year had a "None of the Above" option.

+1,000! Sad isn't it?

msgt/ret · May 10th, 2008, 01:46 AM

Bloomberg is your typical rosie o’donnel type of liberal who thinks only the military, law enforcement and THEIR personal bodyguards should have firearms. I am disappointed in the U.S. Attorney General’s office and the BATFE for not bringing him up on charges and prosecuting him to the fullest extent of the law.

firestarplus · May 10th, 2008, 03:02 AM

Were in trouble

Ron · May 10th, 2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by retsupt99

Outrage? You better hope that a certain political party doesn't control two of three branches of government...and over several years and a few appointments...all three branches...

This is beginning to look like a nightmare about to become reality. "We" better take stock and get out there to make sure this doesn't happen.

May 9th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#1
mrreynolds Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Harlem, NY Posts: 296	Bloomberg Outrage: Asks Judge To Ban 2nd Amendment References! NEWS RELEASE BLOOMBERG OUTRAGE: ASKS JUDGE TO BAN 2ND AMENDMENT REFERENCES! BELLEVUE, WA – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has moved from outrage to atrocity by asking anti-gun activist federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein to ban any reference to the Second Amendment during a civil lawsuit trial beginning May 27 against Georgia gun dealer Jay Wallace, proprietor at Adventure Outdoors. The New York Sun reported that Bloomberg’s attorneys made the request. Alan Gottlieb, founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, said the move clearly shows that Bloomberg has “total disregard not only for the Second Amendment, but also the First.” Bloomberg’s attorney on this case, Eric Proshansky, has reportedly argued in a brief that “Any references to the Second Amendment or analogous state constitutional provisions are likewise irrelevant” to the upcoming trial. “This trial is supposed to be held in a federal court, not a kangaroo court,” Gottlieb stated. “What’s next, a request that Judge Weinstein not allow defense witnesses or rebuttal? Why not just dispense with the trial altogether and lynch Mr. Wallace from the limb of a tree out in Central Park? “The civil prosecution, and un-civil persecution, of Jay Wallace has never really been about the Second Amendment, until right now,” he observed. “And, thanks to Mr. Proshansky’s brief, this trial is suddenly all about the First Amendment as well. “We are neither surprised nor shocked at Mayor Bloomberg and the city’s attorney for making this move,” Gottlieb added. “This is the kind of behavior one should expect from a billionaire demagogue who considers himself so far above the law that he launched this vigilante campaign against firearms retailers by stepping outside legal channels in the first place. He sent private agents to several states without legal authority, jeopardizing legitimate on-going criminal investigations in the process. “Now Bloomberg wants a gag order,” he concluded. “Apparently, in Mikey’s world, a fair trial is one in which a defense attorney is muzzled, and the defendant is already guilty until proven innocent. Bloomberg missed his calling. Instead of being mayor of an American city, he should have been the administrator of a gulag.” Second Amendment Foundation James Madison Building 12500 N.E. Tenth Place Bellevue, WA 98005 Voice: 425-454-7012 Toll Free: 800-426-4302 FAX: 425-451-3959 email: InformationRequest@saf.org __________________ Small Armz.info - All Firearms Owners Welcome Impact Guns / U.S. Concealed Carry SAF,GOA,USRPA,NYSPRA,NRA Life,Pro-Gun NH

May 9th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 11,458	Outrage? You better hope that a certain political party doesn't control two of three branches of government...and over several years and a few appointments...all three branches... __________________ ‘‘Four out of five politicians surveyed prefered unarmed, ignorant peasants.’’ — Unknown Liberals are as American as 'dog dodo' pie...

May 9th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#4
exactlymypoint Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,124	I hear that Bloomberg is a top contender for VP. I bet his first official duty is to burn the Constitution. __________________ Let me explain. No. There is not time. Let me summarize. Oh, ya, dad. THAT just screams fun. - Megan Be still, and know that I am God; Psalms 46:10

May 9th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#6
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May 9th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#3
VtCO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VT Posts: 41	What's the initial trial about? I missed that.

May 10th, 2008, 01:46 AM	#8
msgt/ret Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Bloomberg is your typical rosie o’donnel type of liberal who thinks only the military, law enforcement and THEIR personal bodyguards should have firearms. I am disappointed in the U.S. Attorney General’s office and the BATFE for not bringing him up on charges and prosecuting him to the fullest extent of the law.

May 10th, 2008, 03:02 AM	#9
firestarplus Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: western south dakota Posts: 112	Were in trouble