Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Crowd packs heat; Oak Harbor backs down

Via WRSA

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It's been three weeks since an Oak Harbor city councilmember started a national controversy by trying to kick out a wounded Army veteran who was legally carrying a weapon during a council meeting.

Councilmember Rick Almberg then walked out.

The council was met by 160 people Tuesday night, many who were packing heat.

There were handguns in holsters and rifles slung over shoulders and an unknown number of people concealing their weapons as the Oak Harbor City Council met. Many attended the meeting to show support for veteran Lucas Yonkman who Councilmember Almberg tried to have kicked out of City Hall last month, including Joe Hawkins who openly mocked him. "Mr. Almberg I just want you to know that I have a concealed ham sandwich right here I don't want you to get up and walk away," he chuckled.

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11 comments:

  1. Jonathan BourenFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Never underestimate the pants-pissing fear that is induced in a politician every time a peon drops their plow and picks up a sword.

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:50 AM

      and/or a camcorder...

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    2. Brock TownsendFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:01 AM

      drops their plow and picks up a sword.

      Maybe we should start "Is it time to drop the plow?"

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    3. Brock TownsendFebruary 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      and/or a camcorder...

      That really gets them going.

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  2. Roger UFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I'm trying to find your link to the gov arms caches being positioned around the country. I can't remember when that was.

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  3. Brock TownsendFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Found these from August.

    http://freenorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2012/08/dhs-trying-to-buy-primasheet.html

    http://freenorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2012/08/national-weather-service-follows-dhs-in.html

    http://freenorthcarolina.blogspot.com/2012/08/us-forestry-service-steps-up-to-ammo.html

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    1. Roger UFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      It was a story about weapons/ammo/gear being prepositioned in containers around the country. I thought it was here, but I just went through Feb and Jan and didn't see it. maybe it was another site.

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    2. Brock TownsendFebruary 7, 2013 at 2:53 PM

      I believe I posted it, but may have labeled it differently.

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:08 PM

      Maybe the pre-positioned gear info has been purged - after all unless it is adequately guarded it might be subject 'vandalism' or some such..............

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    4. Brock TownsendFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      :) Should draw up a wish list.

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