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| 1st, 2nd, and 21st Admendment Suspended in King, NC - due to Weather |
| 2010-02-08 |
| I guess because of those maundering bands of snowmen toting guns .... H/T Drudge KING, N.C. -- Authorities lifted curfew and alcohol restrictions in King on Sunday, but said a state of emergency declaration remained in effect until Monday. Authorities said the state of emergency declaration would continue until Monday 9 a.m., barring any unforeseen circumstances or severe changes. Effective Sunday afternoon, alcohol restrictions and a curfew were lifted. All other remaining restrictions would continue until Monday, said Paula May, King police chief. Curfews and alcohol restrictions are fine in an emergency; that's a traditional government power. Other restrictions included a ban on the sale or purchase of any type of firearm, ammunition, explosive or any possession of such items off a person's own premises. That is NOT a traditional government power. Also on Sunday, the emergency shelter established by the American Red Cross at West Stokes High School was closed. "We appreciate the support and cooperation of everyone with our efforts to keep the citizens of King safe," May said. The state of emergency was declared Friday due to severe weather. |
| Posted by:CrazyFool |
| #8 "Every man should have a little taste of power before he's through". -Nathan Burdett-'Rio Bravo' |
| Posted by: bigjim-CA 2010-02-08 19:54 |
| #7 The police were stopping cars and searching them, without warrants. Of course, when four or five armed cops surround your car and "ask" if they can search it, most people will agree rather than risk further "encouragement". |
| Posted by: Shieldwolf 2010-02-08 18:48 |
| #6 I find it difficult to comprehend the suddenly realized need in the middle of a blinding snowstorm to procure new supplies of guns and bullets. Surely anyone who needs either that badly already has a stash. On the other hand, how on earth is the arresting officer to know whether the car spun out on the road was in the process of fetching milk for the kiddies or cherry bombs? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2010-02-08 17:06 |
| #5 Especially, I would think, in that part of the state. |
| Posted by: lotp 2010-02-08 16:56 |
| #4 next up: Chief of police looking for work. The public is in no mood for nonsense of this sort, and are going to be enraged long after the snow has melted. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2010-02-08 16:01 |
| #3 OK, so all you have to do is watch the Weather Chanel and base your booze and bullet purchases on the forecast; Fair to partly drunk for the next 24 hours, increasing to totally random auto fire by tomorrow night. What's next; the Audi green pooleece commercial v. 2. 0 where the cops come before the storm to take your stuff? |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2010-02-08 14:33 |
| #2 You get snowed in with nothing else to do and they won't let you have a drink? |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2010-02-08 14:14 |
| #1 Rats - sorry - please move to seedy politicians... |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2010-02-08 13:38 |