http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1463625/postsCrawford, Texas man admits firing shotgun
WOAI ^ | 8/15/05
Posted on 08/15/2005 6:38:45 AM PDT by AmericanMade1776
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) - At least one of President Bush's neighbors in Crawford, Texas, seems to be getting fed up with a growing anti-war protest. As dozens of demonstrators gathered on the road leading to the president's ranch, a shot was fired into the air. Deputies rushed to the home of Larry Mattlage, who admitted firing his shotgun, but he says it was to prepare for dove-hunting season. When asked if he had another motive, he said, "Figure it out for yourself." Mattlage says he wasn't threatening anyone, adding, "This is Texas." The anti-war vigil began earlier this month. It was started by Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in action in Iraq. She says she plans to stay outside the Bush ranch for three more weeks.
1). To: AmericanMade1776
Go Larry!!
3 posted on 08/15/2005 6:40:43 AM PDT by don-o (Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
2). To: AmericanMade1776
Somehow that doesn't seem real smart, an empty threat that makes our side look like thugs.
5 posted on 08/15/2005 6:42:52 AM PDT by cambridge ( I was sympathetic to her before I was against her.)
3). To: AmericanMade1776
Need about 100 good ole boys firing guns randomly. Throw in some country music on loudspeakers and some fine Texas red meat BBQ. The granola birkenstock crowd should flee in terror. As a last resort bring out bars of soap, deodorant, and garden hoses. Threaten to wash them.
7 posted on 08/15/2005 6:43:22 AM PDT by peyton randolph (Warning! It is illegal to fatwah a camel in all 50 states)
4). To: cambridge
Thugs? Is that how you see one who safely and legally fires a weapon his own property? You sure you are on the right board?
10 posted on 08/15/2005 6:45:24 AM PDT by don-o (Don't be a Freeploader. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor!)
5). To: N. Theknow
14 posted on 08/15/2005 6:49:33 AM PDT by cripplecreek (If you must obey your party, may your chains rest lightly upon your shoulders.)
6). To: Dawgreg
Larry makes me want to be a Texan.
20 posted on 08/15/2005 6:52:42 AM PDT by babyface00
7). To: AmericanMade1776
Don't you know GWB got a kick out of this.
26 posted on 08/15/2005 6:55:59 AM PDT by SerpentDove (In the shadow of the Almighty.)