Michael Moore's Bodyguard Arrested on Gun Charge

I see -- the freedom of speech has strings attached. Don't say anything that someone will disagree with so violently that they would shoot you. Another good example of our culture of fear.

Update: I'd like to expand upon this thought, and I'd specifically like Moore fans to comment on it. One of Mikey's big claims is that the threat of terrorism is statistically insignificant when compared to the risks of everyday life, and that our fear of terrorism has been manufactured by the government and the media. If we accept that postulate as true, then what do we make of Moore's armed guard? How many celebrities have been killed by stalkers? John Lennon, but that was almost a quarter-century ago. There was Rebecca Schaffer, from that 80s sitcom My Sister Sam. Can anyone think of any others? So, let's say that in the last 20 years five celebrities have been killed by stalkers. If you look at the numbers, your chances of being killed by a terrorist are exponentially higher than Michael Moore's are of being killed by a member of the public. So, is Moore's armed guard a byproduct of his irrational fear of being attacked? If so, who is perpetuating this fear? And if you feel that Mikey's fears are well-founded, please explain why. If you look at the numbers his chances of getting killed by a member of the public are miniscule compared to his chances of, say, dying from obesity-related heart disease. Yet he isn't walking around with a cardiologist, is he? Why do you think that is?

Update 2: I just thought of one more example: Larry Flynt. He's a pretty good example of someone like Moore, who was proudly controversial and was attacked for it, even though he didn't end up dying. But how long ago was Flynt shot? 1978? So that was even before John Lennon. Astounding, isn't it, that Moore is so paranoid and such a victim of the culture of fear that he feels the need to be followed everywhere by a trained killer.

If you look at the numbers his chances of getting killed by a member of the public are miniscule compared to his chances of, say, dying from obesity-related heart disease. Yet he isn't walking around with a cardiologist, is he? Why do you think that is?

Phoenix, I did not intimate that it had anything to do with other than it's against the law to shoot someone for what they say or write. In order to protect oneself for excercising their freedom of speech causes them to hire a bodyguard who has a weapon to protect themselves they are also observing the 2nd amendment. It does not mean they advocate doing away with the 2nd amendment.

Not exactly a disinterested mainstream news source, but interesting, nonetheless!

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Update: I'd like to expand upon this thought, and I'd specifically like Moore fans to comment on it. One of Mikey's big claims is that the threat of terrorism is statistically insignificant when compared to the risks of everyday life, and that our fear of terrorism has been manufactured by the government and the media. If we accept that postulate as true, then what do we make of Moore's armed guard? How many celebrities have been killed by stalkers? John Lennon, but that was almost a quarter-century ago. There was Rebecca Schaffer, from that 80s sitcom My Sister Sam. Can anyone think of any others? So, let's say that in the last 20 years five celebrities have been killed by stalkers. If you look at the numbers, your chances of being killed by a terrorist are exponentially higher than Michael Moore's are of being killed by a member of the public. So, is Moore's armed guard a byproduct of his irrational fear of being attacked? If so, who is perpetuating this fear? And if you feel that Mikey's fears are well-founded, please explain why. If you look at the numbers his chances of getting killed by a member of the public are miniscule compared to his chances of, say, dying from obesity-related heart disease. Yet he isn't walking around with a cardiologist, is he? Why do you think that is?

Update 2: I just thought of one more example: Larry Flynt. He's a pretty good example of someone like Moore, who was proudly controversial and was attacked for it, even though he didn't end up dying. But how long ago was Flynt shot? 1978? So that was even before John Lennon. Astounding, isn't it, that Moore is so paranoid and such a victim of the culture of fear that he feels the need to be followed everywhere by a trained killer.

http://moorewatch.com/index.php/weblog/comments/928/

NEW YORK CITY--A city permit is required for possession and transportation of handguns and long guns. New York State handgun permits are invalid within the city limits; however, New York State residents may transport their licensed handguns unloaded through the city if these are locked in a container and the trip is continuous. Long guns may be kept in the city for only 24 hours while in transit and must be unloaded and stored in a locked container or vehicle trunk for the period.

New York City forbids possession of an "assault weapon," which includes various specified semi automatic rifles and shotguns, or revolving cylinder shotguns. It is unlawful to possess an "ammunition feeding device" capable of holding more than 17 rounds in a handgun, or more than 5 rounds in a rifle or shotgun.

In all cases, the general rule should be observed. The New York State law on illegal possession applies to the City as well.

Big Whoopdy-Doo! Anyone that believes Moore is a spokesman for American Liberals is just as loony as those that consider Rush a spokesman for Conservatives....

Well, I wasn't invited to sit up in the balcony next to Jimmy Carter during the DNC.

Ticomaya wrote:

Well, I wasn't invited to sit up in the balcony next to Jimmy Carter during the DNC.

Good thing! You would've been stripped of your neo-badge.

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Wow, this thread really took off while I was gone.

cjhsa wrote:

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Wow, this thread really took off while I was gone.

So you're the one that fathered this thread? I should've known.