CTASC 2

The Counter Terrorism and Security Council, that group of 'only ones' who inflict us with civil rights violations, has done it again. Under the continued guise of 'security', they have ruled so that metal detectors, bag scans and searches by 'security' people (who look like they got their badges from a crackerjack box) are now in place at the Indiana Government Center, adjacent to the Statehouse. Oh yes. There is also at least one State Trooper observing the shenanigans at both stations.

This is 'phase 2' of a continuing 'security upgrade' which these guardians of safety claim make us safer. There is of course no actual basis for this. As I explained in the March 28, 2008 CTASC entry (http://whatmcauliffesaid.blogspot.com/2008/03/ctasc.html), and the June 9, 2007 entry Friday Meeting 3/30(http://whatmcauliffesaid.blogspot.com/2007/06/friday-meeting-330.html), their reasons are obvious and they had no intention of changing their minds. No carry at the Statehouse was instituted as a fiat rule with no adequate input by the people.

They refer to this as further 'improvements'. Talk about doublespeak! Improvements for violation of civil rights and more tyranny, yes. According to Brian Renner, Deputy Commissioner for the Department of Administration (pompous ass title for something that needs to be disbanded), 'most' fed and state gov buildings have instituted similar programs. He said this is typical. Not so. Most places are actually still 'free'. It depends on the level of statism inflicting said gov. buildings.

There have been no major threats. I remember a bomb scare during the original implimentation of the no firearms rule. Not swept away by 'conspiracy theories', it is interesting that it happened and at that time. It was handled without any of the CTASC measures. Someone tried a stunt a year ago in Denver. A nutcake tried to shoot the Colorado Governor in that Statehouse. He was shot and killed by a State cop. If it were here, it could have been a Trooper, State Rep or Senator, or me or other decent honest Hoosiers (or someone from out of state since we, at least, recognize all other permits and right to carry). How often does this stuff happen? Rarely. How is it handled? Quite well.

This whole thing comes down to trust. These only ones do not trust us armed. It has nothing to do with security. It has everything to do with control.

Some have said it's not practical to pursue this. Even Governor Daniels said this no carry isn't a big deal. Like Hell it isn't. Where can this kind of fiat rule end? Where will 'reasonable' restrictions stop? It's more than an imposition, it's an insult to all of us who choose to carry.

A fascinating point. That bomb threat involving the Statehouse was used to smooth the installation of the detectors etc. It occurred when the plans were being implemented and the first installation was due the followong June. The story had been updated March 19 or 2 1/2 months before installation. "I'm not really sure we'll go to metal detectors, but there will more of a checking of individuals," said State Senator Tom Wyss (R - District 15). Thus spake Wyss, who votes for anything that obstructs individual rights. He lied. Apparently, CTASC didn't think most citizens knew what they were up to. The only alert to the public was a posting in the want ads of the local paper of a chance for people to give their input. This was months before the incident. No one responded. Gee, I wonder why? I found out because I cared to see what was going on re gun rights. Though this obscure posting is 'legal', I have been exposing it and pushing for reform aka giving true fair notice and opportunity for several hearings/meetings concerning any of our rights.

Supposedly, this was all delayed because of legislative concern. Nope. Fear of exposure and actually legislative apathy were the cause. Our Lt. Gov. said there were suspicious late night visits to the Statehouse and property thefts involved, so we need to fill in security gaps and keep the building safe. Puhleeeze! Late night visits? Hmmm. Could be kinky assignations going on. Or, I happen to know a couple of legislators who actually work at the Statehouse. And property theft? Most likely employee theft. But whatever the cause, it's for our own good. So we should shut up and take our medicine. NO, NO, NO!

"We have to realize and appreciate the fact that it is the focal point of a lot of decisions that are made here that aren't always popular with everyone," said Paul Whitesell, Indiana State Police Superintendent. So says the State bulldog. That ought to settle it huh? Like hell it will.

I intend to continue reminding these 'public servants' just who they should be serving and why. It's my and your duty to warn them. So it is in a Constitutional Republic.