Those two events did happen. The airport thing was back in 2003 or maybe 2004...around there. There were MANY Porcupines there.
Yes, I'm aware that Russell Kanning went to the airport and was arrested. You specifically said that "our leader" was arrested. That's why I went out of my way to point out that there is no leader, and that you must be thinking of something else. All you had to do was say, "Ok, some guy who happens to be in the FSP intentionally got arrested at the airport", and there wouldn't be a problem. Don't play fast and loose with the facts, that's all I'm saying.
The other one is on Youtube, I just can't find it. He also stated he was with the FSP and there were a couple other guys with him. He was inappropriate in his interaction. Am I saying the cops were right or wrong? No. I am merely speaking on the actions of that one individual.
Maybe you're thinking of Dave Ridley's run-in with Manchester cops? As far as I know, he did not "go up to a police officer and provoke them" by putting a hand on a weapon. If you have evidence to the contrary, please cite it. Dave acted totally appropriately with the cops, and the
cops were the ones who initiated the confrontation. Dave was just walking from his car to Murphy's if I'm remembering it right. He was polite, completely non-threatening, and abided by the law during the entire encounter. I fail to see how anyone would object to his behavior in that video. In fact, as a result of that incident, the mayor of Manchester issued a memorandum to his police force to remind them that open carry is lawful, and to stop harassing people who are breaking no law.
Bottom line is, I just don't agree with your groups method of voicing opinions. That is MY opinion. You aren't going to sway me and I am not going to sway you, but I will put my opinion out there. Don't feel like I am attacking you, but if I think someone is a nut job...I will call em that. I have lived in this state for 3 decades, my ENTIRE life, and it has been great. I carry a weapon ALL the time and NEVER get a problem. I use COMMON sense and COMMON courtesy where I carry the thing. I don't bring it ANYWHERE near alcohol I.E. bars...that is just irresponsible, and I don't carry it a few other choice places. I lock it in my vehicle out of sight. Why create a scene? I understand it is your right, but there is common sense and common courtesy that comes into play...in my opinion...
I understand and respect your opinion. I'm in favor of common courtesy and common sense as well. Some people do things a bit differently, but I can hardly fault someone for acting lawfully (i.e., not going out of his way to provoke anyone), politely, and justly. If you're trying to attack Dave Ridley's polite method of conducting himself lawfully -- or disobeying what he believes to be unjust laws -- you're not going to find much sympathy.
