Pro-Gun group targets Tom Mauser ("Columbine Dad") (11/18/2001)

Josey1

Gun group targets MauserBy The Associated Press Saturday, November 17, 2001 - A gun-rights group that has criticized Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in the Columbine High School rampage, for his gun-control activism has posted "wanted" posters in his neighborhood and on the Internet.ON THE NET Mauser's siteTyranny Response Team Posters by the Tyranny Response Team, founded by Libertarian gubernatorial candidate and former Longmont gun store owner Bob Glass, call Mauser unstable and prone to violent anger, and say he is "fraudulently profiting from the tragic death of his son" by conducting "memorial scams." The posters ask people to contact local officials or the Tyranny Response Team if they spot Mauser.The group, which describes itself as "America's only no-compromise, grassroots, pro-freedom, pro-Bill of Rights group out there," hung posters around Mauser's neighborhood and around Columbine, and posted it on the Internet in early October after Mauser spoke at a gun-control forum."When I'm trying to deal with issues and they go to personal attacks, it just strengthens my resolve," Mauser said Friday.He said neighbors told him about the posters."I've grown a little bit used to it in a way," he said.Glass was traveling Friday and unavailable for comment.Mauser, who led the campaign last year for a successful ballot initiative requiring all sellers at gun shows to conduct background checks on gun buyers, has been targeted by hate mail previously, including death threats.Glass has denied any involvement in threats by members of the Tyranny Response Team. He has said members try to highlight the threat of abridging the constitutional right to bear arms.Daniel Mauser, 15, was one of 13 people killed by Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold in their attack on Columbine on April 20, 1999.On his Web site, Mauser said he can live with the hate mail in part because he has already endured the death of his son."Second, I recognize that in his 15 short years of life, my son Daniel probably developed more knowledge of this world, more respect and compassion for others, and more common decency, than all these jerks and cowards have in however many years they've been on this earth." http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1002,54%7E229200,00.html

Evil ATF

Why is it that these nut jobs always get press coverage, but the Columbine parents who are Pro-Gun and vocal about it get the silent treatment? Wasn't there some other Columbine dad who made a speech about his daughter and how gun control was failure that provided a sense of false security?

.250Savage

Here you go. Posted this once before, got it from A. Lewis Enterprises site: http://www.alewisenterprise.com/ many interesting articles here, well worth visiting.FW: Darrell Scott TestimonyGuess our national leaders didn't expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful. They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness. The following is a portion of the transcript: "Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers. "The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used. Neither was it the NRA. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be foundin Cain's heart. "In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun.I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent. "I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy-it was a spiritual eventthat should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointingfingers of the accusers themselves. "I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best. This was written way before I knew I would be speaking here today:Your laws ignore our deepest needs,Your words are empty air.You've stripped away our heritage,You've outlawed simple prayer.Now gunshots fill our classrooms,And precious children die.You seek for answers everywhere,And ask the question "Why?"You regulate restrictive laws,Through legislative creed.And yet you fail to understand,That God is what we need!"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, soul, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and reek havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs - politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. "Eric and Dylan wouldnot have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts. Political posturing and restrictive legislation are not the answers. The young people of our nation hold the key. There is a spiritual awakening taking place that will not be squelched! We do not need more religion. We do not need more gaudy television evangelists spewing out verbal religious garbage. We do not need more million dollar church buildings built while people with basic needs are being ignored. We do need a change of heart and a humble acknowledgment that this nation was founded on the principle of simple trust in God! "As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes-He did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America, and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -I give to you a sincere challenge. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone! My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!" Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech. Please send this out to everyone you can!![This message has been edited by .250Savage (edited 11-18-2001).]