You know… this jackass shouldn’t be allowed to walk and chew gum, let alone enforce any kind of laws. Law enforcement implies that existing laws are enforced by those who took an oath to serve and protect. This shitbag of a cop just likes to wield his authoritah.
According to the case opinion, the lawyer, Greg Schubert, had
a pistol concealed under his suit coat, and Mr. Schubert was walking in
what the court described as a “high crime area.” At some point a
police officer, J.B. Stern, who lived up to his last name, caught a
glimpse of the attorney’s pistol, and he leapt out of his patrol car
“in a dynamic and explosive manner” with his gun drawn, pointing it at
the attorney’s face.Officer Stern “executed a pat-frisk,” and
Mr. Schubert produced his license to carry a concealed weapon. He was
disarmed and ordered to stand in front of the patrol car in the hot
sun. At some point, the officer locked him in the back seat of the
police car and delivered a lecture. Officer Stern “partially
Mirandized Schubert, mentioned the possibility of a criminal charge,
and told Schubert that he (Stern) was the only person allowed to carry a weapon on his beat.”
Who the hell does this jerk think he is?
And worse yet, why did the court uphold his actions as anything but a violation of this citizen’s right?
Even worse…
Officer Stern reasoned that because he could not confirm the “facially
valid” license to carry, he would not permit the attorney to carry.
Officer Stern drove away with the license and the firearm, leaving the
attorney unarmed, dressed in a suit, and alone in what the officer
himself argued was a high crime area.
Officer Stern is a tyrannical, authority addicted douchebag. He violated this citizen’s rights for no other reason than to assert his own supremacy. His badge and gun should be immediately taken away. And the fact that the court ruled that this was the proper way to treat a citizen who was legally exercising his rights is repugnant to the very principle of justice.
By treating the right to keep and bear arms as nothing more than a privilege, this cop and this court have just committed unconstitutional act. Not that it matters in the era of manufactured, extraconstitutional rights and the erosion of enumerated rights. For those of you who know my background, you can understand why I believe we’re sliding toward statism in a hurry.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 02:21:09
IF these accounts of the encounter are accurate, then that scares the heck out of me because the officer’s actions are totally wrong.Thank goodness in Virginia, your concealed to carry is verified through a DMV check. This, in more cases than not, prevents such inappropriate police behavior. Of course, it doesn’t always work.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 02:27:07
I’m obviously basing my statements on what is written, but it sure sounds accurate based on direct quotes from the court. I think this is absolutely foul!I’ve actually never had a problem in Virginia. More often than not, the officer and I wind up comparing hardware! LOL
Jan 03, 2010 @ 04:34:52
At this time in history I don’t want to be anywhere near the New England states or anywhere along the Pacific Coast. I’d include Illinois in that list also. People are becoming increasingly illogical in they way they treat each other in those states. I wouldn’t want to be in any major city when our economy does break, and it will soon. If one doesn’t take into account what is happening and does not move away from those areas they will have a very unpleasant experience. There is little time left people to position yourself and your family in areas that you might be able to survive the coming crisis. It is part of being situationally aware, not only with the immediate surroundings, but on a macro level also.”The wise look ahead to see what is coming, but fools deceive themselves.” – Proverbs 14:8 They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.- 2 Thessalonians 2: 10,11.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 12:15:49
Too bad Mr. Schubert didn’t use his handgun for its intended purpose, protecting himself, and everybody else, from low-life thugs.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 12:50:07
Unless there is more to this story, I certainly hope the victim of this intestinal slop’s actions will be carrying this case forward.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 17:48:34
“By treating the right to keep and bear arms as nothing more than a privilege…” This is precisely the meaning and intent of ALL licensure. To expect otherwise is to be a fool. A member of the “Bar” should get that automatically, as their livelihood depends upon it. As Cathy L.Z. Smith once said “Anyone who asks permission to exercise a Right deserves to be told NO”.
Jan 03, 2010 @ 17:56:38
As much as I agree with you, we also live in reality. He has a living to protect. He certainly can’t be an attorney if he’s in jail for violating a law – no matter how unconstitutional. Yes, licensing is revolting – it’s asking permission to exercise a right. But unless he is willing to give up everything and fight this battle by intentionally violating this law because it is illegitimate, and risk losing his livelihood and possibly his physical freedom, he’s going to have a license. He has to be willing to sacrifice everything in order to do this.