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This exact thing happened to a close friend of mine about three months ago. He was a Marine, and applied for a change of address when he returned home from Afghanistan. Unfortunately, I can't get a hold of him to see what steps he took. He's currently in a police academy and can't get calls. I'm almost positive that he scheduled an appointment with the Chief in his city, but he did so in a very civil and respectful manner. The Chief made calls and within a week he had his change of address and a new FID card. His original denial also said something about violent behavior which wasn't true. These things happen more often than you think. I would at least attempt to speak with your Chief and see where it goes from there. If he doesn't help you, that's when you lawyer up. No need to cause a stir over something that may have been human error.

Well, this was a nice post. Had to go political as usual.

Correct, I didn't rule it out. Only because it cant be used in different forms. Stupid because of doing dangerous work? Stupid because he's working that high? Stupid because he drinks before work? Stupid because he lets contractors bounce his checks? Or just, stupid?

I'm not arguing your questioning of surveillance. Terrorism doesn't have a schedule. It doesn't happen every day, every week, or every month. That's WHY it's so dangerous. We don't know when or where terrorists will strike and that's scary. I don't want to see another 9/11. I watched it happen from Jersey City and it still haunts me. I have a few friends that were killed by terrorists in Afghanistan while serving in the Army & Marines. I have friends who have lost family members because of terrorism. It may not happen often, but it doesn't mean that it doesn't hurt. But, I know for a fact that every single one of my officer friends watch their behavior when on duty. They don't break the law, because they know that if caught, life will be tougher for them than most criminals. You only hear about the officers that get away with crime. You don't hear about the majority that get suspended and or lose their jobs because of it. Why? Because the first example is more interesting to the press. Times have changed. Terrorists are using technology to communicate, plan, and find weak targets. You need technology to combat that. I don't have a problem with surveillance of known terrorists. I don't know the extent of our governments surveillance, but I do know it's been going on a lot longer than this news that has come out. I'm not worried about what goes on with my phone calls, internet history, etc. I have nothing to hide. My problem is with any and all violations of the constitution and those that are pushing for it's destruction. Point being: Some cops may trample the constitution, NOT ALL Some politicians may trample the constitution, NOT ALL Some citizens may trample the constitution, NOT ALL Those who go against the constitution should be grouped together, not labeled by their job description.

What the hell does any of this have to do with the original post anyway? There still aren't enough facts in the incident to even begin to understand why this happened. Just so I don't make an ass of myself, and assume that you're just attacking police officers: COPS: Guilty until proven innocent. No trial, just label the officer a criminal. Case closed. CIVILIANS: Presumption of innocence. The prosecution must prove every element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. Is that what you are implying? If that's the case, why have a constitution? If you are fighting for your own constitutional rights, yet believe that cops or anyone else for that matter should be denied those same rights, you my friend are a hypocrite.

Do you know Jeff Williams?

I can agree to that. What you do is dangerous too. I wouldn't want to mess with asbestos. When I ran a job at Newark Airport, they were removing all the asbestos from Terminal B. It looked like a major hazmat operation for months. They made us leave the job when they were transporting material out of the area.

Yes, yes I will.

What local before the merge? I was 480

Not all of us are crazy or half stupid.

Thank you, that's very nice of you to post. I've been doing it for over 13 years now. For multiple reasons, I'm heading into a different career. I'll definitely miss some aspects of it. One of my favorite jobs was being around 700ft. in the air at Goldman Sachs in Jersey City. I was there during 9/11 and experienced everything in the aftermath, including being at the same level as the gunships flying up and down the river every day. I can't think of any other job where I have more memories. The job itself is fun. It's the union issues and the preventable injuries/deaths that have been occurring lately that have caused me to take a step back. When you have the old-timers telling you to get out while you're young, it definitely has an impact. Again, thank you. Being a Union Ironworker IS NOT for everybody. I've seen big strong guys quit after realizing the dangers and how much it beats you up on a daily basis.

I say just wait. Hell, if the next-gen consoles start out as a flop (as 360 did back during the Red-Ring of Death), you can always buy a used 360 or PS3 for waaaaaaaay cheaper. The funny thing is, Microsoft never actually fixed the RROD issue because they would have had to change out the processor. IBM Xenon processors run VERY HOT which was why the chips were separating from the board and causing the RROD & E74 errors. Their solution was to extend the warranty, replace a cheap heatsink with another cheap heatsink, and apply epoxy on the corners. The good news is, they will be going with an AMD 8-core processor which will operate at lower temperatures. But that doesn't mean they won't have some sort of issues. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Just looking at the components, I can't see the Xbox One being any less than $400-$500.

I heard this morning that COD Ghosts will release on XBOX One. http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/call-duty-ghosts-launch-xbox-one-exclusive-content-6C10015365 I actually gave up on COD after MW3. I just got sick of the same game-play over and over. I went back with BF3 and haven't looked back.

He's still very much involved with the ironworkers and is currently the acting president of Local 11. The international appointed him to 'oversee' the merge between all Northern NJ locals.

I've been using ecigs for years and haven't looked back. I'm currently using an eGo Twist battery w/ a rebuildable tank which is replacing the Provari that I broke and don't have the money to replace. Friends of mine have been selling them for many years now and are actually a few that have been fighting the FDA in court. I HIGHLY recommend: Alien Visions Bobas Bounty Alien Visions PG Hype Vapor Talk Dulcis Vapor Talk Sweet Dawn I've tried hundreds of flavors, and these 4 are the only ones that continue to stay in my rotation.

I know a few seals in Virginia, and I'll tell you one thing. Those guys would rather eat a bullet than kill innocent people. Unreal

You may want to read my post over again. I ASKED whether or not you think proof of citizenship should be required to collect benefits provided for welfare, unemployment, & healthcare. These are all things that people are taking advantage of, without having the proper documentation. And I still don't see where your rights are being infringed. Federal Firearms law: 12. Aliens a. Legal Immigrant on a Visa (permanent resident with a green card) – May possess firearms and ammo; may purchase firearms from a FFL after establishing residency in a State for a 90 consecutive days, 27 C.F.R. §478.11, definition for "State of residence". b. Legal Non-Immigrant on a Visa - is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammo, § 922(g)(5) 10 years, unless an exception or waiver exists under § 922 (y)(2)&(3); if a non-immigrant has an exception or waiver, he must establish residency in a State for 90 consecutive days before purchasing a firearm from an FFL. You are being overly sensitive to something that is not infringing on your rights. This is a law, which most gun owners (at least those I know) believe in. Do you really want non-citizens to be able to have the rights that you are fighting for yourself? Do you really think that someone who is not here legally, not in the system, & has not been fingerprinted, should be able to purchase ANYTHING firearms related? I sure as hell don't. To be honest, Dick's just simply asking whether or not you are a US citizen is about the only thing they have done right lately. I only wish the credit card machine gave me the option of "DAMN RIGHT"

Oh, and don't use a heat gun on your XBOX unless you have the proper tools to insulate the parts. Most of them are made of plastic and will cause severe damage.

I fix XBOX's on the side for a few bucks and build PC's. 1. You will not be banned for your RROD being fixed. I can assure you that will NOT happen. Bans on XBOX's occur from aftermarket modifications including emulators which will allow you to play older games from dated systems. Not from repairs, new fans, etc. 2. The issue with a RROD is that the mother board warps due to heat. Because of this, the chip begins to separate from the board. It's a very simple fix which uses regular every day nuts and bolts to prevent the board from further warping. If your XBOX is under warranty, I suggest contacting Microsoft support. They are very helpful and the turnaround is pretty quick. If your warranty is up, I can recommend a few places where you can have your XBOX fixed. I would offer to do it for you, but I am currently in and out of NJ for a job I'm trying to get in VA. http://www.videogame911.com/ is in Denville, NJ and I have recommended them in the past.

I came across this explanation a few minutes ago. http://www.gunssavelife.com/?p=2082 I still don't see where anyone's rights are being taken away or challenged. It's a prompt on the credit card machine which I guess comes up for all purchases from the firearms department. They aren't asking for proof. It's similar to being asked whether computer parts I purchased recently would be shipped over seas or for use within the United States. I clicked no, and received my parts. These are policies placed by the stores or dealers to protect their investment.

Here's a question for a few of you, and put aside the fact that this purchase was for a plastic ammo box. It's already been explained how the employees of Dick's are not competent when it comes to weapons and NJ laws. Do you think proof of citizenship should be required for: Unemployment? Welfare? Healthcare? I know that most of you would say yes to that. So what's the problem? A machine asks you a yes or no question and you're ready to blow your lid over it. Nobody challenged your 2a position, or asked why you need these items, etc. It all started because of a simple question which is already asked for multiple purchases and services in this country.

@Duppie I agree with you. That's what I was trying to say in my original post. They rarely have anyone in those stores who have knowledge of gun laws in NJ. You will have a different result at different locations. I have witnessed people being told that there is a limit on how many boxes of ammo you can purchase in New Jersey while at the store in Woodbridge. The reason I checked this out for myself was because I have friends in town that shop there frequently for minor hunting supplies, mostly out of convenience. I have never heard of them asking for proof of citizenship. I'm not saying it didn't happen, but it's obviously not a policy if their manager looked at me like I was speaking another language.

Not to stir anything up, but I just went to Dicks on Rt. 22 and spoke with both an associate and a manager. Out of curiousity, I asked them if their store policy has changed, because I haven't purchased anything from that location since Sandy hit last Fall. Last fall, I purchased some home defense rounds with 110% no questions asked. I provided my license, FID, and was out of the door in 15 minutes. Niether the manager or associate working in the hunting section had any idea what I was talking about. They said I would need a valid drivers license and FID to purchase guns or ammo. I could purchase accessories, gun safes, etc. without any form of ID. Knives would require me to show ID proving I'm of age. Who exactly did you deal with? Because nobody in that store had any idea what I was talking about when I mentioned a proof of citizenship.

I've been to that location several times, and I have only had a problem ONCE. Not all of their employees (including a few that work the hunting/firearms section) have complete knowledge of gun laws in New Jersey. If they hit a wall, they ask the manager, who just so happens doesn't know anything himself. You have to remember that this is not a gun store specializing in all of your shooting needs. Their main sellers are sportswear and atheltic gear. Honestly, their employees are morons when it comes to that too. They don't hire specialists, especially an minimum wage. Their policies are legal no matter which arguement you may throw out there. It is in no way illegal for a corporate business to have their own requirements or policies to protect their story, company, and reputation. Read state and federal laws or speak to a corporate attorney. Why can a restaraunt require it's employees to remove earings and cover tattoos? It may offend the employee, but it's policy.