Want a laugh? Some gungeoneers are trying to tell me FAUX and the Moonie Times are more reliable

[Electric Monk]

than mediamatters.org

It's in regards to this story about a guy in DC who had a couple run-ins with the law because he couldn't not keep gun paraphernalia in his house, despite knowing the local laws regarding it. He has since become a conservative gunthusiast hero, apparently. Tonight was the first I'd heard of him.

http://mediamatters.org/blog/2014/02/12/how-a-man-accused-of-threatening-his-wife-with/198027
Witaschek's legal problems began in the summer of 2012. Following alarming allegations that Witaschek threatened his "estranged wife" with a gun, police visited his home on two occasions. During both visits, police found unregistered ammunition in Witaschek's home. In Washington, D.C., only individuals who have registered firearms may possess ammunition. Witaschek was charged with violating Washington's gun laws. The charge from the first police visit was thrown out because even though Witaschek consented to a search, the visit was conducted without a warrant. Witaschek was offered a plea deal that included no jail time and a $500 fine to resolve the charge from the second police visit, which was performed with a warrant. Witaschek rejected the offer and plans to go to trial on the remaining charge.

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In some cases conservative media have even distorted the circumstances of Witaschek's case to present him as a more sympathetic figure.

He has since been found guilty by a judge.


Our resident gunthusiasts have taken his side, because gunz, of course


Anyway, here's the gungeon thread if you want to see for yourself http://www.democraticunderground.com/1172161250

Duckhunter935 asked (practically double dog dared, lol) me to post the story in GCRA to see what our reaction might be, so here it is. I don't think he wanted me to frame it quite this way, though

You're invited to reply here or there if so inclined, but don't have to by any means. It's not like we owe them anything but scorn. Sometimes I like to humor them a bit, but I have fairly thick skin.