Mike Haas wrote:
> 
> Please distribute far and wide.
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> NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
> INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
> 555 CAPITOL MALL, SUITE 455
> SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
> (916) 446-2455
> 
> August 16, 1999
> 
> Chief Bernard Parks
> Los Angeles Police Department
> 150 N. Los Angeles Street
> Los Angeles, CA 90012
> 
> Chief Parks:
> 
> This letter is in response to your recent comments concerning the
> confiscation of "assault rifles" and "Saturday Night Specials."

Does Chief Parks know that the full term for the latter- the term that
was used by white supremacists in the late 19th century- was "Niggertown
Saturday Night Specials?" You see, the Triple K wanted to disarm
Negroes, so they talked about the violence that was allegedly committed
in Black communities (presumably on Saturday nights) with inexpensive
handguns. And they pushed for bans on those affordable handguns that
working-class Black people bought to protect themselves. This is
something about which Chief Parks should be reminded- in public, loudly,
and often.

More at http://www.stentorian.com/2ndamend/fascism.html

Shove his face in it and rub his nose in it. "Mr. Parks, where shall we
send your honorary sheet and hood? And would you like some kerosene to
go with your cross, or do you think you can get it lit by yourself?"

> 
> I appreciate the candor and clarity of your proposal. Our opponents
> usually hide behind the obfuscation of slogans that call for
> "reasonable gun control". We have always believed that the real
> intent of legislation like Senator Polanco's SB 15, which would ban
> so called "unsafe handguns",

This was, again, the procedure used by white supremacists to disarm
minorities and immigrants during the late 19th century.


>  is confiscation. As one of the leading
> advocates for SB 15, your comments do much to clarify Senator
> Polanco's intent.
> 
> Given the power of your office, I assume that your beliefs will be
> translated into policy for your department.
> 
>    - Will you direct your officers to seize firearms that you find
>      offensive?
> 
>    - If any of your officers, including SWAT, Narcotics, etc. carry
>      handguns that are covered by SB 15 - will you direct them to
>      change firearms?
> 
>    - Will you use the Department of Justices' Automated Firearms
>      System to determine if police officer candidates own any of
>      the offending firearms?
> 
>    - Will you, through whatever means available to you, i.e.
>      withholding promotions, etc. pressure your officers and their
>      families to relinquish, or otherwise dispose of any "Saturday
>      Night Special" or "assault weapon" they own?
> 
> Some of the above actions might seem extreme, but your zeal appears
> genuine. I will watch with interest as the depth and breadth of your
> commitment manifests itself.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> S.C. Helsley
> California State Liaison
> 
> cc:    Governor Gray Davis
>        Members, California State Legislature
>        Los Angeles Times
>        Los Angeles Police Protective League

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