The things we learn about society in general and gun afficiandos in particular never cease to amaze us. We recently published a photo of Elijah Graham holding a Russian AK-47 assault rifle...yes, a real one. One of young Mr. Graham's supporters quickly informed us that Elijah was actually holding an Airsoft brand air gun. Hmmm. Do such things actually exist? We would have bet no; however, we would have been wrong. Never underestimate the decadent desires of the American public.
Below is a photo of such an air rifle. Note the hollow, open stock and the orange tip. These two features distinguish the air gun from a real AK-47--which Elijah was holding. They also theoretically distinguish the air gun for the benefit of police. It's still a sobering thought that those who protect our lives and property are forced to contend with such "fun toys."
It's also a sobering thought that a father would buy his son a six hundred dollar assault rife.We're going to guess that supporters will now also contend that isn't a real cigarette the then 17 year-old Elijah is smoking?
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Absentee voting for the March 13 primary begins locally on Monday, February 6.
Individuals who are not be able to vote on March 13 between 7am and
7pm due to work or being out of town (for example) are eligible to vote
absentee. Candidates, as you campaign, you will discover voters who
say, "I'll be out of town on March 13." They might say, "My work
schedule doesn't allow me to go vote." Encourage them to vote
absentee. If there are any questions, contact the office of the county
probate judge or circuit court clerk. You can also visit the Secretary
of State's website at
http://www.sos.alabama.gov/Elections/AbsenteeVotingInfo.aspx.
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