OC/CC in Wisconsin RIP

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apjonas wrote:

Well the final nail has been driven in the coffin of CC in the Badger state.

Anyway, take a few moments to say farewell to WI carry of any sort. It came close on more than one occasion but there just wasn't the fire in the belly movement that places like Minnesota and Kansashad.

Decision is the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothing happens... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if they are not faced, problems will remain forever unanswered.

Looks like in 2006 no one had yet made a decision. When I walked into Gamestopearlier today to purchase some games and stuff, themanager inside the store walked up to me and said, "I know you man, you were on the news and Isaid thats my customer (I go there often enough:lol you was in front of Menards" He looked happy as he said it, no hint of fear, hate, or confusion.

His young employee asked me what kind it was in an off the handway. I told him a "nine", we talked about his dad's nice gun and how he wished he could carry, lamenting he was only 18. Although he did not understand the finer points of the law or the current situation, he wasn't afraid, or angry, but excited at the thought of being armed legally and seeing others armed.

The store is full of kids and parents, no one was afraid, or angry, maybe curious. The bad stigmaof carrying firearmsis not as wide spread as we once believed it to be, at least not in Wisconsin. And if it was, it has been delivered a death blow by the news coverage of theAG's memo. The goal of educating the public is to keep that bad stigma and prejudice from rearing its ugly head in the future for a right un-exercised is a right lost.

What a couple individuals did for freedom in Wisconsin that brought an entire government in cue is amazing.

A couple people did great things. And a couple dozen people did little things. And look where you guys brought us. Very proud. Thank-you.

Your welcome. And thank-you and all the other new OC'ers for rushing through the open gates.:lol:

In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot. - Mark Twain

I look back and ask what it took to change the entire landscape. The NRA with 1/2 million dollars in donations and scores of lawyers? Nope. Doyle out of office? Nope. A Republican majority? Not even close. No billboards, newspaper ads, TV or radio spots, not even one demonstration march.

With everything stacked against them, one or two people refused to be oppressed, and with the support of what, one hundred more, changed history. Simply incredible.

Imagine what 100 people with a plan could do if they weren't in it for a one-day tea party and actually put their butts on the line.

There is no need to imagine, our forefathers were such individuals and they managed to change the course of the world.

 

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Nick:

You are absolutely correct. There is not a stigma or public fear over the lawful carry of firearms. As I reported before on the forum the right to keep and bear arms amendment was ratified by 75% of the Wisconsin voters. The largest percentage of any constitutional referendum in the history of the state. It is the anti-gun media and organizations such as WAVE and of course those politicians that want to establish their own kingdom and Gestapo (Iwon't mention names) that spread lies and rumors. But, we have only won a large battle. The war isn't over. Thanks to people like yourself, Jesus and Brad Krause, people with "guts" that refuse to see our rights be trampled we have a renewed courage to contribute in any way we can to the cause of open carry. You three have been instrumental in bringing the issue toa "head" but there have been many, many other individuals on opencarry.org that have also contributed an immeasurable amount of support. Each can raise their hands and claim victory. I for one am proud to know each of you. If not by face, then by pen.