Portsmouth, Virginia, Declared Second Amendment Sanctuary
BY Herschel Smith
4 years, 9 months ago
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth is one of the latest localities to send a message to lawmakers in Richmond in support of Second Amendment rights.
City Council voted 4-3 in favor of passing a resolution of support of the Second Amendment resolution, which declares Portsmouth a “Second Amendment Constitutional City.”
Mayor John Rowe, Vice Mayor Lisa Lucas-Burke and council member Shannon Glover voted in opposition. Rowe said he believes in sensible gun legislation.
The meeting started at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber and went past 11 p.m.
Speakers addressed city leaders for several hours. The council chamber was packed full, with people watching on monitors and more downstairs on the first floor watching.
But one of the most talked-about moments in Tuesday’s meeting: Councilman Nathan Clark showed up wearing an AR-15 rifle.
The councilman said he did this to make a statement about his stance on the proposed gun laws. In a letter to citizens, he said the new legislation is ludicrous and he says he plans to defend the oath to the Constitution that he swore to as a law enforcement officer.
“The newly proposed gun legislation for the state of Virginia is ludicrous,” the letter reads. “The legislation will make criminals of lawful citizens and gun owners. Again, I am a law enforcement officer, and if this legislation is passed, I will also be made a criminal.
“Taking away the rights of our citizens not only puts them in greater danger, but the act is unconstitutional. Criminals have always and will always break the law. We must punish the existing criminals for their actions, and not take away the means of defense from law-abiding citizens.”
So the voters now have three people who need to be booted to the curb. One good thing about all of this is that the controllers have to self-identify.
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On January 17, 2020 at 8:23 am, Ned said:
Looks like three pieces of evidence for repeal of the 19th Amendment. Oh wait – one of the women is named “John.” Is he a transsexual or just a traitor?
On January 17, 2020 at 11:22 pm, Herschel Smith said:
@penses,
Again, URLs are to be sent to me in emails. All comments are pertinent or they will be deleted.
On January 19, 2020 at 2:46 pm, Manfred Gooseberry said:
It is spreading which is a good thing. It is better than Normie head in the distraction sand go along to get along…with people who plot your demise.
I have more respect for an enemy who lets me know his intentions rather than hide behind lies.
Why are the comrades of the CPUSA in such a hurry? Their March Through the Institutions plan was a long game type of deal but not anymore.
Hmm…so Hmmm.