Newark NJ - They ARE coming to take your guns away!!

[frankfrank]

A few months ago, the Mayor of Newark, NJ announced a similar program designed to reward citizens for snitching on gun owners. According to the mayor, "We don't even have to have a conviction," for an informant to get paid a cool $1,000 cash. Rat out your neighbor, get paid. Simple. [MY EMPHASIS]

"INTRODUCING THE GOVERNMENT'S NEWEST UNPAID SPY: YOU"
http://www.sovereignman.com/2012/02/08/

YES, RAT ON YOUR NEIGHBOR, BECOME A STOOLIE...and get $1,000 cash! I bet that the neighbors are going to be watched for more than just breaking gun laws. But is it ILLEGAL to own a gun in Newark, or what?

This is not the sensible approach to making Newark any safer, not at all, and it tramples civil and human liberties.

 

[hotatlboi]

Only for illegal guns.

Not sure why it's such a huge issue.

Police offer rewards for tips relating to other illegal activity all the time.

 

[gaypiper]

Have you ever been to Newark? I think Corey Booker is spot on!

 

[Kulindahr]

Interesting.

My gut reaction is that if I were a billionaire, I'd offer to pay legal fees and more to any gun owner willing to wear openly, if they got in trouble. I'd try to get, say, ten thousand well-armed citizens on the streets, weapons plainly in view.

One catch: I'd make it very clear that anyone participating in my program would be subject to the old, old rule in America, that if the police discover a crime, they can "raise the hue and cry, and summon the well-armed citizens" to render assistance. Just for balance, I'd compensate anyone called to assist that way with a thousand dollars.

I know others disagree, but in my book, if you're carrying and someone needs assistance, you'd better respond -- especially if a cop asks for help.

 

[CowboyBob]

We have something called Crime Stoppers in my city where you can call anonymously and tip off police. It's been around for years and very effective.

http://www.c-s-i.org/

 

[hotatlboi]

Interesting.

My gut reaction is that if I were a billionaire, I'd offer to pay legal fees and more to any gun owner willing to wear openly, if they got in trouble. I'd try to get, say, ten thousand well-armed citizens on the streets, weapons plainly in view.

One catch: I'd make it very clear that anyone participating in my program would be subject to the old, old rule in America, that if the police discover a crime, they can "raise the hue and cry, and summon the well-armed citizens" to render assistance. Just for balance, I'd compensate anyone called to assist that way with a thousand dollars.

I know others disagree, but in my book, if you're carrying and someone needs assistance, you'd better respond -- especially if a cop asks for help.

But again, this is for ILLEGAL guns.

If someone has lawful possession of a gun or a lawful carry permit, this does not apply to them.

 

[Kulindahr]

But again, this is for ILLEGAL guns.

If someone has lawful possession of a gun or a lawful carry permit, this does not apply to them.

I know. But programs like this make the haters come out and drool. There should be a flip side making clear that there is an individual right to keep and bear arms, reminding people to not just call any time they see a gun.

Oh, yeah -- I'd get Clint Eastwood to do a commercial for my program.