Argument over Iraq war prompts fatal shooting

Associated Press Aug. 5, 2005 03:15 PM
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. - A disagreement between two friends over the war in Iraq ended with the fatal shooting of one of the men.Prosecutors and Kentucky State Police determined that Douglas Moore, 65, of Martin, acted in self-defense when he shot Harold W. Smith, 56, in the chest.Both men had booths at a flea market when they began arguing over the war.

"I think Doug was supporting it, and this other guy was against it," said Floyd County Coroner Roger Nelson.Police said the argument escalated into a fight, and Smith drew a small pistol from his pocket, threatening to kill Moore. Witnesses said Moore pulled a .38-caliber pistol from his pocket and shot Smith once in the chest.

And we can all look forward next to the NRA pushing to allow firearms in the workplace. To wit:

The National Rifle Association began a national campaign on Monday to boycott ConocoPhillips, in response to the energy giant's attempt to block a state law that prevents employers from firing workers who keep guns in their vehicles parked on company lots. "Across the country, we're going to make ConocoPhillips the example of what happens when a corporation takes away your Second Amendment rights," NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre said Monday. He was in southeastern Oklahoma for a rally to support employees fired by Weyerhaeuser Inc. for keeping guns stored in vehicles parked at work. "If you are a corporation that's anti-gun, anti-gun owner or anti-Second Amendment, we will spare no effort or expense to work against you, to protect the rights of your law-abiding employees. Their rights are worth more than your money."

What can you do about it? Start here!

Of course, SB S.397 passed (afterall, the Republican majority has its priorities in order). To quote Ted Kennedy: "An obvious answer is that gun dealers and manufacturers want to sell more guns. Our laws are designed by the NRA to increase the sales of guns by dealers and manufacturers, even if they are sold by or to criminals. The NRA is lavishly rewarded for lobbying successes, and so are the members of Congress who do their bidding. It's hard to reach any other conclusion. The unholy alliance and control of the legislative process against the safety of our citizens is immoral, and it's a disgrace."