JohnRich 4 #1 March 15, 2005 In the news: Gun rights champion's hall of fame nomination ignites furor The pistol-packing grandma about to be inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame is the most controversial appointment since its inception 22 years ago. Why? Because Marion Hammer, a squat senior citizen with a soft Southern twang, was the first — and only — female president of the National Rifle Association. Gun control advocates and women's rights groups are outraged at the selection of Hammer, one of three women Gov. Jeb Bush tapped this year "who have made significant improvement of life for women and for all citizens of Florida," according to the Hall of Fame's Web site. "Women who are out there trying to promote advancement for women, protesting the recognition of a woman who has broken many glass ceilings," Hammer said. "That's just a hoot." But women's rights proponents aren't laughing, and neither are gun control activists who call her a "threat to public safety..." Full story: Palm Beach Post It's not enough just to be good at what you do - what you do also has to be "politically correct"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 March 15, 2005 Quote"Women who are out there trying to promote advancement for women, protesting the recognition of a woman who has broken many glass ceilings," Hammer said. "That's just a hoot." One my quotes of the year so far. THAT is how individuals defeat the self-anointed group representatives. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #3 March 15, 2005 What a bunch of anti-gun crybabies!Talking about being 2 faced Based on her accomplishments, she should be in the "Women's hall of fame"Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 March 15, 2005 This was a funny line in the article: "Although the.357 Magnum is probably more often associated with Clint Eastwood's character in Dirty Harry, Florida's answer to Annie Oakley calls hers "a gal's gun. It's got more stopping power." Callihan had a .44 magnun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites