slowquest wrote:MWSY is saying that he is willing to risk his freedom, if someone else is willing to risk their fortune. And he is also saying that he is willing to do this for OUR sake along with his. He, as I, believes that OPEN carry is lawful and legal per ORC in these instances. He's willing to risk, and asks the same of us, to get a binding court decision on this fact.
I have little fortune to contribute to this cause, but would be willing to donate if such a fund were established.
ETA: TW, don't you frequently advise giving of our fortunes to "grease the wheels" of your parties lobbyists? I believe you have a very recent post expounding the merits of giving of such to the NRA. What's the difference? The only that I see is that MWSY is actually willing to risk something meaningful to the cause. Not just collect of someone's fortune to line their treasure chest. While I'm thankful for the work that is done by both your party and the NRA I'm more thankful for souls such as MWSY.
Fortune is a bit strong, but I do hope everyone will donate to the pro-gun rights lobbying efforts on a state wide and/or national level, be it through the NRA, or be it to any other effective gun rights organization. Lobbying is an activity protected by the First Amendment.
Effective lobbying of our elected officials is different than breaking the law, and hoping someone else, or a collection of others, will pay the freight for this experiment.
Frankly, I do not care what the gentleman does in terms of his activism; he must, however, be ready to pay the consequences, both in terms of time and money.
Clearly his choice.
Just as I do not ask others to pay for my brand of activism, I shall decide if, and when, and how much I shall accept the activism of others.
Here's an example: last year, some folks herein were going to march, if memory serves, on the City of Akron, or some other political subdivision in Ohio. I advised them I would not march, but I would send a check to defer lunch, etc.
That was clearly my choice.