28 October, 2008 The Right to Keep and Bear Arms
We've added a new section for those of us who care about liberty and self-reliance: the 2nd Ammendment protects the first, people. RKBA! Feel free to contribute links or resources.

25 September, 2008 Addendum: Pearce, Try 2
Well, here it is the 25th of September and we've not heard word one from our elected State House Representative Russell Pearce. Damn shame too; but it works in our favor because we've been examining his oponnent Judah Nativio, and may even end up endorsing him. Until then, check him out.

12 September, 2008 Pearce, Try 2
Is it really so hard to answer these questions? Here's our second try, to AZ Representative Russell Pearce. This second attempt was generated by meeting Mr. Pearce at the disastrously disorganized potential riot called the Community Forum at Mesa Community College. More on that fiasco is due shortly, but here's a copy of a letter we sent to our State House rep and yet await a reply to.

04 September, 2008 The truth behind McCain and Palin
Number of pornographic, photoshopped images of Sarah Palin I have received from otherwise non-spam sources since Sarah Palin was announced as John McCain's Vice Presidential Running Mate: 3

Damnit.

27 August, 2008 Hey Pearce!
Yeah, we mean you, Russell. You want to be my State Senator? Christ in a rusty sidecar man, your stance on the 2nd Ammendment almost compels me to vote for you--twice! But when you ignore my correspondence--I, who live on this blasted heath we call District 18--I can only imagine that it is because you don't want to hear from me. You missed the Candidate Forum in Tempe too. What's wrong, man? Scared of working for that paycheck? Worried that we voters might actually dare to ask you how "limited government" and "federal legislation protecting 'traditional marriage'" are somehow not contradictory? Fine. Ignore us. We'll just find someone--anyone--else to vote for. Loudly.

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Concerning a Council Use Permit for Angel Tattoo

Remarks delivered to Mesa City Council by Judy Morning in reference to the Council Use Permit vote for a tattoo parlour in Mesa; more info here at the EV Trib

I don't live in the immediate neighborhood where the Angel Tattoo shop wants to open, but I am a west Mesa resident.

It seems that the Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association, and this city's Planning and Zoning Board have an outdated idea of what tattoo shops are. The shops have been compared to PayDay loan stores, check-cashing businesses and plasma centers.

Tattoo shops are not in the same category as PayDay Loan stores. PayDay loans prey on people's vulnerabilities, and exploit those people. Tattoo shops are places where people go to do something creative with their bodies. It is an artform with a long, rich worldwide history. Tattoo artists are just that: artists.

Part of the problem now is that some folks in the neighborhood seem to have little knowledge as to what has happened in tattoo culture over the past 20 or so years.They seem to still think of tattooing as something dark and dirty that happens in back rooms.

Tattooing changed over the years. It is considered a viable art form. Rich and famous people sport tattoos. Your suburban daughter has a tattoo. Her friend's father has a tattoo.

When was the last time you were in a tattoo shop? There is an aesthetic around them certainly, but it has changed over the years. Tattoo shops now, more often than not, pride themselves on being clean, hip and trendy.

Tattoo shops are now mainstream culture, not seedy back alley places. Christian Aguilera is tattooed, soccer star David Beckham, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, and even Sir Sean Connery have tattoos.

Get rid of the PayDay loans, get more creative shops in like this one, bring in more good restaurants, and have the light rail come to downtown. Maybe Mesa will be a place where people from Phoenix go for weekend shopping one day.

Please update your thinking about tattooing and tattoo shops. Most shops have tried hard to shake the old image of "seedy tattoo parlor" and create a new, clean, upscale image for the art.

I hope the Dobson Ranch Homeowners Association reconsiders the conclusion, and that this Council approves Angel Tattoo shop's permit. "

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