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          <title>WashingtonWatch.com - Comments for H.R. 17, The Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009</title>
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<title>Comment by Ryan (October 26, 2009, 11:56:39)</title>
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<description>What are they gonna do take my hands?...</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:56:39 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ryan (October 26, 2009, 11:51:06)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#109490</link>
<description>If this isn't passed well then i got fryin' pans and other assorted objects in my house to protect myself and my family well hey i got kitchen knifes i got baseball bats so what's gonna stop us from usin' those things if this doesn't pass?...</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:51:06 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Ryan (October 26, 2009, 11:38:55)</title>
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<description>You know fightin' bout all this is pointless,I agree that this bill is importan becuase i would like to keep my guns but congress needs to get their heads out of each others buttholes and pass the  thing or we are all in trouble becuase we all know that cops are too lazy to keep up with thier job....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:38:55 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by In Georgia (September 15, 2009, 16:53:47)</title>
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<description>We do need this bill to protect our gun rights.  In Georgia you are only immune from suit if a grand jury decides you were right and your life has to be in danger for that to happen.  This bill will protect our gun rights and thus equaling govt/citizen power as the constitution meant it to be.  You can be civilized and still own a gun....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:47 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Jack P (August 29, 2009, 15:29:40)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#65112</link>
<description>We do not need this bill in Georgia. Our State legislature provides the right to self defense, a castle doctrine, and a stand your ground right. Also, we are immune from suit when exercising these rights. It doesn't get any better than that....</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:29:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Will (August 24, 2009, 20:58:58)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#64910</link>
<description>Say no to this bill. We do not need more guns, we need a civilized society. Arming citizens does not make anyone safer. The 2nd amendment is a collective right, not an individual right. We need government to stop pandering to gun nuts....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:58:58 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Freedom (August 24, 2009, 11:23:44)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#64868</link>
<description>Our constitution should be up held regardless. We have a right to be able to defend ourselves when the need arises period....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:23:44 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Greg (July 22, 2009, 18:02:36)</title>
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<description>The biggest no brainer in the history of earth...</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:02:36 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Matt T. (July 21, 2009, 10:02:31)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#62979</link>
<description>I would like to know the status of this bill as of today - 7/21/09.  Anybody know???...</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:02:31 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by johnsontj (July 15, 2009, 08:29:04)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#62588</link>
<description>This appears to clarify and reinforce the 2nd Amendment. Some (including Sonia Sotomayor), argue the 2nd Amendment only applies to militia members. Many states and localities have laws in place that severely restrict your rights to OWN and/or USE firearms under the 2nd Amendment. I would like to see this bill amended to (off the top of my head), include no restrictions or  onerous taxation of firearms or ammunition. I guess we've all heard the rumor of how King Obama wants to place a 500% tax on ammunition... Also, maybe something to include carrying in your vehicle, where you often have your family together and the ever-present risk of a car-jacking. Even if your state allows you to keep a firearm in your vehicle, there are often places where you can NOT keep it - when you cross a state line, the laws might change but you have no idea if they have or what they are. I don't think it would take anything away from the 2nd Amendment but could offer a lot of consistency between states....</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:29:04 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by David Perritt (July 9, 2009, 14:53:03)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#62303</link>
<description>They used words to DECLARE then BLOOD was shed to enforce! All your words are good but they are only words. You are all PUSSIES! : No one can take away from ou if you understand what laws and where the laws came from that gave these men their power and success. Think on these things!! Your words are good but consider the cost, remember it is only a matter of time before this country falls apart, and I GUARANTEE it will!! READ HERE and discover your job!!:CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

Read ALL THE DECLARATION IT WONT FIT HERE...</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:53:03 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Chief (July 9, 2009, 14:04:00)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#62298</link>
<description>Back to the real world...lol

This bill is very important....it can make or break future plans for the Lefty's...we have a president trying to take our rights away.. and he is doing it in a smooth move operation so that most people do not notice it happening. It is also happening with our media...he(OBAMA)  has more control over that then the average Joe knows!

This has nothing to do with being black or white...it has to do with rights/no rights. 
I say we all need to start stock piling our ammo and weapons ...its gonna get nasty! Protect yourself...don't relie on your government....hide...your guns and ammo..in a very safe location....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:04:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Chief  (July 9, 2009, 13:47:14)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#62297</link>
<description>Horny....when you Bashed George Bush.. I never called you racist...just because SEAN does not like having a DEMOCRATIC screw up in the White House does not mean he is racist. Get over yourself the only racist person I see here is YOU!!!!!
oSaMa oops...OBAMA has done enough damage to our country already...we just don't want our children left with the burden of paying for your welfare checks!...</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:47:14 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by MisterJones (May 25, 2009, 14:49:59)</title>
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<description>Just to set everybody stright,the police are not your friends,they are not here to protect and serve.They are here to harass and arrest.Who do you think they serve?Answer-the govt. the very same people who want to take away your rights.The reason the police are for taking away your guns is it makes it easy for them to rule you....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 13:49:59 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by horny (May 21, 2009, 13:45:00)</title>
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<description>hey sean or who ever the f**k u are u can take your racist *ss coments and shove them up your loose *ss u dumb [profanity] =]...</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 12:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by horny (May 21, 2009, 13:43:00)</title>
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<description>i think all u [profanity] should go and [profanity]................so how u like them apples...........im surprised obama became pres i mean he is blackkkk...</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 12:43:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Dan (May 4, 2009, 13:07:42)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#57984</link>
<description>Notice all the examples are from before Clinton's crime bill that added police and reduced weapons. Funny how murders dropped in half over the 8 years after that. And the Oak Park issues is moot after the Supreme Court ruling. If you can't defend yourself with a revolver and speed loader you shouldn't be owning a gun....</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 12:07:42 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by WildBill (April 28, 2009, 01:04:09)</title>
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<description>The need for this bill is an insult.  But need it we do.  If only to protect us from our own government and courts.  A Big thank-you to all who voted for Osama, opps, I mean Obama.  But take your pick....</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:04:09 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Martin K. (March 22, 2009, 22:12:16)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#54278</link>
<description>I oppose this bill on the basis that the 2nd amendment already gives us this right. Such a bill implies we do not have that right otherwise and only Congress can grant us the rights we hold dear. I would support this in the form of a concurrent resolution though....</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:12:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by TexasGal (March 12, 2009, 00:40:08)</title>
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<description>We need a Citizens' Defense from Congress Act....</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:40:08 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Wade  (March 6, 2009, 22:13:13)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#53144</link>
<description>I leave it simple, you can have my guns when you pry them from my dead lifeless fingers...</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:13:13 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Smart Hippie (March 6, 2009, 00:20:28)</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_17.html#53101</link>
<description>In the beginning it says that the bill will protect the right to OBTAIN firearms for security...
The second amendment states &quot;A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.&quot; It was originally suppose to prevent the national government from repeating the actions of the British, who tried to take weapons away from the colonial militia. The amendment seems to support the right of citizens to own firearms, but the Supreme Court has ruled that it does not prevent Congress from regulating the interstate sale of weapons. I think this bill needs to be rewritten. It does hit some fine points in it, but some of it is not very... I guess you can say it won't be very effective....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:20:28 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by CF (March 2, 2009, 09:52:14)</title>
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<description>I have a hard time believing so many smarts in one place comes up with some stupid stuff.  This has to come about because they\'re taking everyones guns so only the criminals have them...</description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:52:14 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Erik durbin (February 20, 2009, 22:17:14)</title>
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<description>Voting against this bill is a slap in the face to law-abiding citizens....</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:17:14 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Comment by Gene (February 19, 2009, 21:32:27)</title>
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<description>This is a good bill in as it protects us from over aggressive police members, layers who are trying to get into public offices and want a nice juicy lawsuit to put them in the press, and family members of the would be assailant who would try to sue for damages caused &quot;in self defense&quot;....</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:32:27 EST</pubDate>
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