Yet another conservative protector of "Traditional America" has proven that hypocrisy knows no limits when it comes to Christianists and Tea Baggers. This story also shows how potentially dangerous these folks are and makes a strong argument for gun control. I mean, what ordinary citizen needs to be purchasing grenade launchers? It seems that Charles Alan Dyer, 29 (pictured at left), an ex-military man involved with a far right, teabagger allied group known as the Oath Keepers (which despite numerous disclaimers to the contrary seeks a second American revolution to take back the country), has been arrested on charges of rape of a child and forcible sodomy. Here are some highlights from the Duncan, Oklahoma, Banner: *
[Sheriff Wayne]McKinney said charges included first degree rape and two counts of forcible sodomy. It is expected the charges will be formally presented in Stephens County District Court today, McKinney said. “These are what we are asking for through the District Attorney’s office,” McKinney said.
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The investigation began after the last alleged incident that was said to have taken place Jan. 2, at Dyer’s residence on Hope Road near Marlow. McKinney said the Mary Abbot House in Norman has experts that specialize in interviewing children who are victims of rape. They Abbot House handled the interviews of the victim. “We feel there’s enough to charge him,” McKinney said.
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True, Dyer remains innocent until convicted, but on the weapons possession issue there seems to be little doubt. What's frightening is that Dyer is the poster boy for the lunatic fringe that support Sarah Palin and other far right politicians who care nothing for the truth and who have no grasp on reality. In another story, the Banner reports on the federal weapons charge facing Dyer:
[Sheriff Wayne]McKinney said charges included first degree rape and two counts of forcible sodomy. It is expected the charges will be formally presented in Stephens County District Court today, McKinney said. “These are what we are asking for through the District Attorney’s office,” McKinney said.
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The investigation began after the last alleged incident that was said to have taken place Jan. 2, at Dyer’s residence on Hope Road near Marlow. McKinney said the Mary Abbot House in Norman has experts that specialize in interviewing children who are victims of rape. They Abbot House handled the interviews of the victim. “We feel there’s enough to charge him,” McKinney said.
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True, Dyer remains innocent until convicted, but on the weapons possession issue there seems to be little doubt. What's frightening is that Dyer is the poster boy for the lunatic fringe that support Sarah Palin and other far right politicians who care nothing for the truth and who have no grasp on reality. In another story, the Banner reports on the federal weapons charge facing Dyer:
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An arrest on charges of rape of a child and forcible sodomy has led to a complaint being filed in United States District Court. Charles Alan Dyer, 29, of Marlow, was arrested for the alleged rape and forcible sodomy of a child. During the investigation into the allegations, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant to collect DNA evidence. During the search the sheriff’s deputies noted several firearms and a device believed to be a Colt M-203, 40-millimeter grenade launcher, a complaint filed in the United States District Court of Western Oklahoma by Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco Special Agent Brett Williams said.
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On Wednesday, knowing that Dyer, an ex-Marine, had alleged contacts with militia groups and not knowing the legality of the alleged device, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office contacted federal agents and informed them of what the deputies had observed.
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Dyer’s affiliation with militia groups is apparent through the videos posted on his YouTube channel — July4Patriot.
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Deputies searched the National Crime Information Center database, according to the complaint, and found that the grenade launcher was one stolen from Fort Irwin, Calif., in 2006. The NCIC also indicated that there were two other grenade launchers stolen from Fort Irwin as they were being transported to Iraq.
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The complaint noted that the grenade launcher was not commonly available to civilians unless they possess a Federal Firearms License. Assistant District Attorney, Josh Creekmore said that Dyer is now in federal custody. “Federal crimes take precedent over state crimes,” Creekmore noted. Violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 5871, referring to Section 5861(d), carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.
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On Wednesday, knowing that Dyer, an ex-Marine, had alleged contacts with militia groups and not knowing the legality of the alleged device, the Stephens County Sheriff's Office contacted federal agents and informed them of what the deputies had observed.
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Dyer’s affiliation with militia groups is apparent through the videos posted on his YouTube channel — July4Patriot.
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Deputies searched the National Crime Information Center database, according to the complaint, and found that the grenade launcher was one stolen from Fort Irwin, Calif., in 2006. The NCIC also indicated that there were two other grenade launchers stolen from Fort Irwin as they were being transported to Iraq.
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The complaint noted that the grenade launcher was not commonly available to civilians unless they possess a Federal Firearms License. Assistant District Attorney, Josh Creekmore said that Dyer is now in federal custody. “Federal crimes take precedent over state crimes,” Creekmore noted. Violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 5871, referring to Section 5861(d), carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.
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Que curioso Michael, no por la hipocresía de la "christian right" que ya no me sorprende para nada, sino por esa obsesión de los "right-wingers" con la constitución Americana, yo es que no lo entiendo, porque Tú siendo abogado, no te veo demasiado aficionado a la "our constitution".
(NOTA: yo respeto y admiro en cierta medida la constitución americana, pero muchos de tus compatriotas se han apoderado de ella y le están dando mal nombre)
Quizás la obsesión con la constitución Americana se deba a que una parte de los Americanos sienten nostalgia por el pasado y se sienten muy incómodos en una América multiracial y multicultural y cada vez (lentamente) más secular y liberal.
Otra asunto raro es que esta gente sólo defiende la constitución, y no las leyes que amparadas bajo esta, les devolvieron la dignidad humana a los african-americans, las mujeres, los judíos, los asiáticos (y espero que dentro algún tiempo a los gays), porque hasta 1960, la constitución americana no creo que significara mucho para los african-americans sureños, y actualmente no creo que los gays americanos se sientan muy animados a darle culto.
De todas formas Michael, gracias a tus geniales artículos, por fin me he dado cuenta, de que "the lunatic GOP base" vive o quiere vivir en un paraiso legal del año 1787, tratando de conjugar un lejano pasado con el presente olvidándosen de los más 223 años transcurridos en donde han ocurrido casi el 100% de acontecimientos que configuraron la historia de los USA.
Y lo del Lanzagranadas es verdad? de locos, esa no es un arma para defenderte, ni mucho menos para salir de caza.
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