Letter to the Editor: 2nd Amendment and Havelock by Nancy Murdoch, CCTA Vice Chairman

2nd Amendment and Havelock


September 23, 2011 6:02 PM

Awhile back I took the class, paid by money, and had a background check by the sheriff of Craven County to obtain a concealed carry permit. As an American citizen I am happy to be exercising my Second Amendment rights guaranteed to me by the Constitution. As an older woman I feel more secure and in control of my life.

I am thoroughly surprised that Havelock, home of the 2nd Marine Corps Aircraft Wing, would attempt to make me a criminal if I should attend my grandson’s football or soccer game while carrying my revolver. It seems as if the arrogant mayor of Havelock doesn’t care too much for the Constitution and the Second Amendment, especially if it interferes with what he thinks is in the best interests of the populace. I know I am not alone in my outrage.

Making overbearing laws and regulations is in vogue at this time in history, and for too long good citizens have went along with the program. The problem is the criminal doesn’t give a hoot about Mayor Sanders’ laws. Someone intent on creating havoc at a football game will not let a petty law deter him. However, if I obey this law, then I may become a victim of a criminal and unable to defend myself or anyone else.

As Ben Franklin so succinctly said, “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

The Second Amendment was created to protect the citizens, not from criminals, but from government officials willing to exercise their power to instigate tyranny. I urge all those who care about liberty to let the mayor and commissioners of Havelock know their feelings about this important issue.


Nancy Murdoch, CCTA Vice Chairman
Havelock, NC






http://www.newbernsj.com/articles/amendment-100677-havelock-2nd.html