Tag Archives: Second Amendment

Over 200 years ago, muskets got it done

As we all join together with family and friends to enjoy fireworks, BBQ, and this beautiful summer day, let’s all remember that we’re here for a reason: to celebrate our nation’s independence. However, two hundred years ago, our founding fathers didn’t win our freedom from a tyrannical king by staging sit-ins, or with strongly worded protests, […]

GOP must stand up to the White House on gun control in every way

It appears that President Obama is set to undermine Congress and the Constitution by, yet again, taking executive action on an issue: In this case, the right to bear arms. Of course, there is not much Obama can do in this area without congressional cooperation to undermine our civil rights, but it appears that won’t […]

The most terrifying words: ‘I’m from the government, here to help Donald Trump’

Politics — especially in the United States — is often portrayed as a battle between those who want big government to solve all problems and those who believe big government is the problem. In this simple equation, the Democrats are the party of big government “solutions” while Republicans fight against growing government — and it’s […]

Conservatives need a victory next year, not infighting

The sudden resignation of John Boehner as speaker of the House was a shocking downfall for a man who seemed to have a sure grip on his position. After all, under Boehner’s leadership, House Republicans expanded their majority to their largest since World War II, which included electing a Republican to the House from Maine […]

Battle over constitutional carry may not yet be done

Gov. Paul LePage quietly signed one of the most controversial bills of the session into law this week, as he affixed his signature to LD 652, “An Act To Authorize the Carrying of Concealed Handguns without a Permit.” The bill, sponsored by first-term Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, did not follow an easy path through the […]

Maine has the chance to lead on gun rights

In the coming days, as many Mainers scramble to finalize their tax returns, the Legislature will begin debating what has already become one of the most bipartisan bills of the session. Sponsored by freshman Republican Sen. Eric Brakey of Auburn, this legislation seeks to bring constitutional carry (already the law in Vermont) to Maine. Currently, […]