Comments on: Atlanta Airport Injunction Denied

By: Texas Mike

Texas Mike — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:45:28 +0000

The TSA is apparently voicing support of the ban, so I suggest a letter writing campaign. They have a comments/complaints form on their website.

Such a ban would be impossible to enforce, and holds no merit based on history. Are they going to search cars coming on airport premises? Are they going to try to pass a law that says all cars are subject to search? Since they have no right to search your car without probable cause, this law would be toothless. An unenforcable law is an unneccessary and stupid law.

As an aside, the DFW airport’s main artery road is used daily by commuters.

By: Carl in Chicago

Carl in Chicago — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:46:19 +0000

“I suppose we waited 30 years for this to change, another year is bearable. Certainly, our Legislature is watching and probably not pleased at Atlanta’s actions.”

Ted, I think you hit the nail on the head…particularly the part about the GA legislature.

By: Xrlq

Xrlq — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:38:38 +0000

Shoob does sound like a real shoob. However, the ruling isn’t necessarily wrong, as showing a likeihood of prevailing on the merits is not the only criterion that needs to be met. Another is irreparable injury, which strikes me as a long shot.

By: Ted In Bed

Ted In Bed — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:02:49 +0000

Bummer …. I was so hopeful. Jimmy Carter’s legacy continues UGH!

If anyone is interested, the pleading for the case are at:

http://www.georgiacarry.org/cms/category/action-items/hartsfield-airports-firearm-ban/

The last filing from GCO is one of the better filings

I suppose we waited 30 years for this to change, another year is bearable. Certainly, our Legislature is watching and probably not pleased at Atlanta’s actions.

By: Carl in Chicago

Carl in Chicago — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:00:02 +0000

This is what gets me …

Shoob said: “Here, the evidence demonstrates, at the very least, that there is a significant question as to whether permitting the carrying of guns in the airport is a serious threat to the public safety and welfare.”

Evidence? Significant question? What about the evidence from the 40 shall-issue states, that demonstrates the public is either safer or that the status of their safety remains unchanged given liberalized Right-to-Carry law?

ATL says: “See what happens when Yankees defect from more “progressive” states. UGH!”

I’m a yankee, boy. I am not proud of it, necessarily, but I am nonetheless. And I certainly support lawful carry in airports and elsewhere. Any room in your stereotypical thinking for that?

By: ATL

ATL — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:10:27 +0000

If Atlanta wins this case it will get overturned in appeal. There will be some hell to pay on the state level too with Georgia if they lose. Atlanta must be run by abject idiots, I swear! See what happens when Yankees defect from more “progressive” states. UGH!

By: SnarkyBytes » Atlanta Airport - Request for preliminary injunction rejected

SnarkyBytes » Atlanta Airport - Request for preliminary injunction rejected — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:42:39 +0000

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By: Robb Allen

Robb Allen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:41:41 +0000

Yeah, but I want to see what they do while in court to see if they deserve to keep the job.

But that’s a metric shit-load of data. There’s no way I could go through each case to see if I felt they were judging correctly.

Because if you don’t kick ‘em out soon enough, they turn into federal judges without a clue.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:33:34 +0000

Well, in this case it’s a federal judge. But for local races, it’s often hard to get good information. I agree, it’s a problem. Plus, judges tend not to want to run on issues. It’s mostly “I’m a good person. Just look at my family. I’m fair, but tough. Surely you want me to be your judge.”

By: Robb Allen

Robb Allen — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:21:46 +0000

I’m in agreement with you, here. However, I’ve got a zillion judges up for reelection next week, and I’ve just realized I haven’t the faintest idea who any of them are.

I need to start compiling data on these people so I can vote their asses out of office if they tried to pull some crap like this. I get voting records of my local politicians emailed to me, I should figure out a way to keep tabs on the judicial line as well.

Any ideas?