Baltimore PB Ban

[magworks]

This is stupid, you know I can hurt someone a lot more with a baseball bat, wonder if they want to ban that sport too. Well, maybe I'm being a little irrational but come on.

[Jordan-APL]

THis is the most stupid thing i have ever read,it was probly some moron teenagers trying to imitate a drive-by that pushed this issue over the top.

[Hasty8]

I'm seeing a lot of posts on this and other message boards that baisclly say things like "what's the difference if there is no playing field in the city." "or " So what if they do it there."

Seeing posts like these reminds me of the words of the German theologian, Martin Niemoller.

"In Germany, the Nazis came for the Communists, but I wasn't a Communist, so I didn't speak up.
Then they came for the Jews, but I wasn't a Jew, so I didn't speak up.
Then they came for the Labor Unionists, but I wasn't a Labor Unionist, so I didn't speak up.
Then they came for the Catholics, but I was a Protestant, so I didn't speak up.
Then they came for me...By that time there was no one to speak up for me."

If we allow a total ban of ownership in one city then it is quite logical to assume, without slipping to far into MacArthurism, that it may happen else where until we are not able to own or play.

We must understand that a city or a state or a federal government has the right and the duty to protect it's citizens but this must be done responsibly.

[trevy38]

GO REPUBLICANS

Involving the NRA will not help paintball. First of all, the last thing a paintball player wants to do is to put paintball (a sport) into the category of guns. We're not fooling anybody by calling them markers, but if the NRA supports paintball, Democrats (some hating the NRA anyway) will throw out an "I told you so" to the American public about paintball markers being guns. Second, the NRA is supporting an idea that was established years ago. The NRA is trying to defend our constitutional right and safety. They have enough time on their hands, and I would much rather keep my second amendment to protect myself than play paintball.

What we need is a new organization. Something designed specifically for the defense of paintball. I know many people have the power to do so, so lets jump on it!

I doubt this bill will pass even in Maryland anyway, but lets stay on our guard?

[trevy38]

correction

*** They don't have enough time on their hands. Sorry ***

[raehl]

That new organization you were referring to....

American Paintball Players Association

https://www.paintball-players.org

We'll have petitions in paintball-related locations in and around Baltimore in a couple days.

Also, there's the Paintball Products Manufacturers Association, similar thing only for paintball companies instead of players. They're at www.paintballassociation.org.

- Chris

[toymyster]

We must speak up about this issue!!! I agree with Hasty 100%, If this one passes, they will cram down the rest of our throats, no matter what state we live in!!! It is something paintball indutry as a whole, the players, manufacturers, field owners, etc.. must fight tooth and nail!!! This is where we must make ourselves heard!!! Everyone needs to call or write the legislators now, remember, the more professional you make your letters, the more likely it will be read!!!