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Anti-Defamation League Labels Conservative Event '
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Anti-Defamation League Labels Conservative Event 'Extremist'
By Michael L. Betsch
CNSNews.com Editorial Assistant
May 27, 2002
(CNSNews.com) - An upcoming Fourth of July "FreedomFest," intended to attract pro-gun, anti-tax conservatives and libertarians from all across America, has been deemed "extremist" by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Organizers and supporters of 'FreedomFest' say the Anti-Defamation League's accusations are unfounded.
FreedomFest organizer Wayne Hicks describes the upcoming celebration as "a big 4th of July party," replete with fireworks, patriotic musical performances, a turkey shoot, gun show, craft fair, and even a petting zoo and horseback rides for the kids.
The Independence Day weekend event will take place in Dry Fork, Ark. from July 2 through July 6 and it will include the following presentations: "The Bill Of Rights ... and Why We're Losing them," "The Constitution and Constitutional Law," "A Complete Explanation of Section 861 of the IRS Code," and "Keeping and Bearing: What Part of 'Shall Not Be Infringed' don't they understand?"
However, ADL, which has a stated mission to "expose and combat the purveyors of hatred in our midst," lists FreedomFest on its "Schedule of Upcoming Extremist Events for 2002," lumping the event in the same category with the "Aryan Unity Rally," "White solidarity gathering," and "Klan Jam."
ADL's only explanation for labeling FreedomFest an extremist event is that it's "sponsored by Fourth Branch, an anti-government group, and Sierra Times."
FreedomFest organizer Wayne Hicks is president of the Fourth Branch Clubs of America.
The Fourth Branch defines its mission as one dedicated to the "recovery of those unalienable rights, assured to all Americans by our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence."
Sierra Times Chief Executive Officer J.J. Johnson said he doesn't understand why the ADL criticized his conservative-leaning online publication. "In order for me to say if I am or not (anti-government), you've got to define it," he said.
Johnson said the ADL's definition of anti-government could technically include "about 300-million people" who at some point in their lifetime have had a problem with government.
The ADL refused numerous requests by CNSNews.com to define the terms 'anti-government' and 'extremist' with regard to FreedomFest and its sponsors.
"Anti-government is just a word that sounds bad," Johnson said of ADL's use of the term. "If they tell a lie long enough, people will begin to believe it."
Johnson said if he were to define the term anti-government, "it would be a person who was very hostile toward the constitutional principle that it's based on."
"Terrorists are anti-government; we're not terrorists here," Johnson said. "We just happen to have a staff that leans on the conservative side, that's all."
Johnson said despite the Anti-Defamation League's preaching of tolerance, it is among the "most intolerant groups I've ever run across.
"They speaketh with forked tongues," Johnson added.
Aaron Zelman, executive director of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, also lashed out at the ADL.
"These folks (ADL), they're just running a scam," Zelman said. "They keep the cash register ringing by claiming there's more anti-Semitism than there really is."
Zelman said ADL's view of events like FreedomFest is "negative" because "they don't believe in the whole Bill of Rights for all citizens."
According to Zelman, "America really is the Promised Land for Jews and it's because of the Bill of Rights." The Second Amendment, he added, "is the guardian of all the rest of the rights."
"All they know is socialism," Zelman said of the ADL. "They never left socialism in Europe when they came and they brought it with them. And, they've been involved in it for all of these decades."
Zelman said the Bill of Rights guarantees Americans the right to practice socialism. However, he said, "You don't try to destroy the country and the laws and the documents that give you so much freedom unless you're just damn stupid or blind, or don't want to learn from history."
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=\Culture\archive\200205\CUL20020527a.html
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
By Michael L. Betsch
CNSNews.com Editorial Assistant
May 27, 2002
(CNSNews.com) - An upcoming Fourth of July "FreedomFest," intended to attract pro-gun, anti-tax conservatives and libertarians from all across America, has been deemed "extremist" by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Organizers and supporters of 'FreedomFest' say the Anti-Defamation League's accusations are unfounded.
FreedomFest organizer Wayne Hicks describes the upcoming celebration as "a big 4th of July party," replete with fireworks, patriotic musical performances, a turkey shoot, gun show, craft fair, and even a petting zoo and horseback rides for the kids.
The Independence Day weekend event will take place in Dry Fork, Ark. from July 2 through July 6 and it will include the following presentations: "The Bill Of Rights ... and Why We're Losing them," "The Constitution and Constitutional Law," "A Complete Explanation of Section 861 of the IRS Code," and "Keeping and Bearing: What Part of 'Shall Not Be Infringed' don't they understand?"
However, ADL, which has a stated mission to "expose and combat the purveyors of hatred in our midst," lists FreedomFest on its "Schedule of Upcoming Extremist Events for 2002," lumping the event in the same category with the "Aryan Unity Rally," "White solidarity gathering," and "Klan Jam."
ADL's only explanation for labeling FreedomFest an extremist event is that it's "sponsored by Fourth Branch, an anti-government group, and Sierra Times."
FreedomFest organizer Wayne Hicks is president of the Fourth Branch Clubs of America.
The Fourth Branch defines its mission as one dedicated to the "recovery of those unalienable rights, assured to all Americans by our Constitution and the Declaration of Independence."
Sierra Times Chief Executive Officer J.J. Johnson said he doesn't understand why the ADL criticized his conservative-leaning online publication. "In order for me to say if I am or not (anti-government), you've got to define it," he said.
Johnson said the ADL's definition of anti-government could technically include "about 300-million people" who at some point in their lifetime have had a problem with government.
The ADL refused numerous requests by CNSNews.com to define the terms 'anti-government' and 'extremist' with regard to FreedomFest and its sponsors.
"Anti-government is just a word that sounds bad," Johnson said of ADL's use of the term. "If they tell a lie long enough, people will begin to believe it."
Johnson said if he were to define the term anti-government, "it would be a person who was very hostile toward the constitutional principle that it's based on."
"Terrorists are anti-government; we're not terrorists here," Johnson said. "We just happen to have a staff that leans on the conservative side, that's all."
Johnson said despite the Anti-Defamation League's preaching of tolerance, it is among the "most intolerant groups I've ever run across.
"They speaketh with forked tongues," Johnson added.
Aaron Zelman, executive director of Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership, also lashed out at the ADL.
"These folks (ADL), they're just running a scam," Zelman said. "They keep the cash register ringing by claiming there's more anti-Semitism than there really is."
Zelman said ADL's view of events like FreedomFest is "negative" because "they don't believe in the whole Bill of Rights for all citizens."
According to Zelman, "America really is the Promised Land for Jews and it's because of the Bill of Rights." The Second Amendment, he added, "is the guardian of all the rest of the rights."
"All they know is socialism," Zelman said of the ADL. "They never left socialism in Europe when they came and they brought it with them. And, they've been involved in it for all of these decades."
Zelman said the Bill of Rights guarantees Americans the right to practice socialism. However, he said, "You don't try to destroy the country and the laws and the documents that give you so much freedom unless you're just damn stupid or blind, or don't want to learn from history."
http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=\Culture\archive\200205\CUL20020527a.html
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
Comments
After attending the annual Friends of the NRA banquet May 11, I looked forward to seeing the write-up in The State; however, unless our paper was missing a section, there was no mention of it.
No mention of the near-capacity group of members who attended, no mention of the speaker who enumerated NRA's accomplishments since last year's eventamong them the successful negation of frivolous lawsuits against gun makers (if this were allowed to stand, why not sue car makers when drivers or passengers of their vehicles are injured or killed?) -- or the auctions (silent and live) which raised funds to support their gun safety and training classes.
And no mention of the several candidates for political office in South Carolina who came to give their support for our Second Amendment rights.
Maybe next year.
BARBARA C. SHEALY
Columbia http://www.thestate.com/mld/state/news/editorial/letters/3346606.htm
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
Submitted on: May 25, 2002
MCRGO & Pink Pistols at Pridefest!
On Sunday, June 2, MCRGO and the newly formed Michigan Chapter of the Pink Pistols will have a booth in the non-profit section of the Motor City Pridefest, produced by the Triangle Foundation in Downtown Ferndale, on 9 mile, West of Woodward. Festivities begin at noon, and end at 7pm.
Come out and say Hi!
From the Pridefest Website:
Triangle Foundation accepts this responsibility in producing PrideFest for the public as an educational and entertainment event. The purpose of PrideFest is to allow a space for GLBT people and our allies to celebrate our lives and our relationships.
A record turnout is expected for the 2002 Metro Detroit PrideFest, to be held on Sunday, June 2nd, 2002 in Ferndale, Michigan. Returning as sponsors
are Ford Motor Company, Bud Light, Miller Light, Absolut, and ID Lube.
With last year's attendance soaring to over 12,000, we again expect to see a sharp increase at attendance this year. The event promises a larger expanded presentation. Look for a number of innovations at PrideFest, starting with a talent-laden Main Stage featuring both local talent and national celebrities, a second stage featuring local DJs, a beer tent plus
much, much more. This event promises growth to become one of the largest pride gatherings in the country. It all adds up to the biggest Pride Celebration in the area. You won't want to miss any part of it!
This year's vendor booths will include many expanded areas and an array of new vendors displaying their wares. Of course the new food court and beverage booths will be open all day for your enjoyment.
Contact Person: Jessica Lutz (jessical@mcrgo.org) Chapter Chair, MCRGO Oakland County - East
http://www.mcrgo.org/news_story.asp?key=855
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
I wonder if the ADL would think I was an extremist. For
the Fourth of July, I will be flying a flag with 13
stars. Why? Until our government returns to Constitutional government, until it observes its enumerated powers (Article 1, Section 8) I'm flying the flag of the Revolution!
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
MCRGO is the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. We are one of the groups that helped push the Michigan concealed weapons law into effect. We also help train and encourage newcomers to the sport of shooting and we lobby our government for changes to anti 2nd amendment laws. We are a grassroots organization of gun owners and shooting enthusiasts who are sick of laws being made by left-wing special interest groups that base their agendas on uneducated opinions instead of facts.
G36
http://www.mcrgo.org
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More power to them.
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No matter who it is, if they promote legal gun use, I'm for them.
Gun owners are a small enough minority, we can't afford to lose people who are like-minded!
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