Odds ‘n Sods:

SurvivalBlog reader T.P. sent in an excellent article on The Men Who Won The Battle Of King’s Mountain (Captains Journal) The article is well worth the read and asks the question “Do such men exist today?” Thought provoking.

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Reader K wonders about the motto “To Protect and Serve” when it is found that the NYPD is using mobile X rays on unknown targets. (The Atlantic)

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A concealed handgun license is no longer needed in Maine (USA Carry)- Sent in by D.S.

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The Rutherford Institute has an article showing that if you have conservative political views, you are now promoted to the top of the government’s terrorism watch list. – Sent in by B.B.

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Sent in by T.P. Chapel Hill police to ticket residents for good, lawful behavior Good intentions or not, this is an incredibly bad idea. Most citizens do NOT want to interact with police at random. It’s stress that NOBODY wants or needs. It’s also one more excuse for a “fishing expedition” when there is no probable cause to stop you.