U.S.A. – -(Ammoland.com)- There are signs on the wall of my hometown Post Office, signs it’s reasonable to assume are prominently displayed at USPS facilities throughout the Republic. One is from the Selective Service, reminding draft-age men they have to register and the other is the ubiquitous “No Guns” sign, reminding all that no matter what the laws in the surrounding state are, you have entered a “gun-free zone.”
The way society has “progressed” in the past few years has rendered the top sign an anachronism, even though the law it represents is still active, with serious penalties for violations.
“According to law, a man must register with Selective Service within 30 days of his 18th birthday,” the Selective Service warns. “Failure to register is a felony and non-registrants may be denied the following benefits for life…”
Curiously, out of all the negative impacts they list, penalties on student loans, jobs, and citizenship proceedings (they’ll still allow that?), they neglect to mention that a felony charge also means that someone convicted will be a prohibited person “for life,” forbidden by U.S. Code to own a gun.
And because that law only applies to “men,” the law and its risks are sexist, unequal, and unfair. But that’s not the half of it, and here’s where things get ludicrous.
The thought strikes that since even new Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson cannot define “woman” (neither, evidently can Merriam-Webster), and with the example set on the world stage by Admiral Rachel Levine, a “man” could claim the law doesn’t apply to (zim?) because (zie/they?) identifies as a woman. Updated DOD policy would appear to support that.
Conversely, equal treatment under the law demands that any born-biological female now identifying as a man be prosecuted for failure to register. After all, like the Selective Service sign warns, “It’s the law!”
Don’t kill the messenger here. I’m just pointing out what the new “woke” paradigm means to “settled law” because, at the end of it all, that law has the potential to order a citizen disarmed for life. And that’s serious business.
As for the “No Guns” notice, suffice it to say that since Ohio has gone “permitless carry,” those committed to regularly violating “gun laws” out of principle, but with minimal risk of detection, owe “pro-gun Jon Tester” their “thanks”…
Any bets on who the government is more likely to prosecute?
About David Codrea:
David Codrea is the winner of multiple journalist awards for investigating/defending the RKBA and a long-time gun owner rights advocate who defiantly challenges the folly of citizen disarmament. He blogs at “The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance,” is a regularly featured contributor to Firearms News, and posts on Twitter: @dcodrea and Facebook.
Ah hell let’s not leave the border jumpers out of the equation. They get free lawyers, healthcare, etc. Then they should be registering as they enter the country.
David,
You might want to read these two articles:
https://rollcall.com/2021/10/05/congress-moves-toward-requiring-women-to-register-for-the-draft/
https://americanhomefront.wunc.org/news/2021-12-14/despite-a-defeat-in-congress-advocates-say-theyll-keep-pushing-for-women-to-register-for-the-draft
See? In December, it was gone. Behind closed-doors.
Who will be targeted? Simple! Our Resident of the United States and Cackling Kamala have both identified their enemies; Christians (should not be allowed to exist, Biden says, because just the fact that our lives are an affront to LGBTAIAP+ people); Conservatives (Kamala said we should be hunted down, rounded up, and put into camps); and white men – also just because our existence is an act of “white supremacy”. This may sound batsh!t crazy, but people said the same thing about Adolph H!tler.We, my friends, are “the new Jews”. Stay armed, my friends, so you don’t go for a… Read more »
You seem triggered there snowflake
This country needs to make conscription mandatory – you either serve in the military or the federal government according to your (in)abilities, but you serve three – five years, no lifetime benefits. Such a “price” for being a US Citizen would provide an opportunity for many to become aware that “freedom is not free”, and importantly lead to an immediate reduction the permanent federal workforce including reducing the “standing military” by increasing the post-service, “reserve numbers”. I dare say the permanent federal work force could be reduced near term by 40 – 50 % with a goal of 90 %… Read more »
Again in the woke world word play is paramount
Today how many young Americans have not registered for selective service.
The democrats do not want that on their resume under Bidens administration. AOC and friends would lose her liberals mind if that became a media news event.
I still believe in carry concealed it is my business no else’s, a sign Gun Free Zone has shown how ineffective it really is when bad people are going to commit bad things that becomes a target that leaves people defenceless.