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HernBurford t1_j8slo0o wrote

His bill is highly self-motivated. Rep. Gerhard is an ex-felon and wants his guns back.

He was in prison because he provided guns and explosives for an anti-government standoff in Plainfield, NH. This bill and his motivations is highly dangerous.

https://indepthnh.org/2023/01/20/state-rep-gerhard-wants-gun-ownership-rights-restored-to-ex-felons-like-him/

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mafiafish t1_j8syw5f wrote

>Ex-Felon

>guns and explosives for anti-government standoff

NH state representatives sure are a fun bunch.

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kearsargeII t1_j8t641m wrote

Ignoring the specific charges he got, I would think that he should not constitutionally be able to hold office at all. His direct aid to the Browns in their standoff in my mind should fall under section 3 of the 14th amendment, which prohibits anyone who attempts to rebel against the federal government, or provides aid to rebels, from federal or state legislatures. He didn’t built bombs because he was getting monetary kickbacks, he did it for batshit ideological reasons, the Browns by their own words thought they were leading a militia movement against a corrupt government, so I would think that it would apply in theory.

Practically, not sure that this should apply to a conviction of aiding tax fraud.

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TATA456alawaife t1_j8sw644 wrote

I’m introducing a law that mandates everybody who sees me say that I’m super cool and awesome and handsome and also they have to pay me 20 dollars each time.

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dj_narwhal t1_j8sxlff wrote

How does one become an ex felon, is it not a lifetime title?

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giraffebutter t1_j8tgxz3 wrote

How in the fuck did he get elected…nm I figured it out

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alkatori t1_j8tzgc2 wrote

I'm more concerned with him being a rep than with him potentially having a gun.

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coastalthree t1_j8twwqo wrote

There’s nothing dangerous about an anti government movement if you aren’t an authoritarian. Everyone should have the right to succeed from the union if they believe the government has become more than it was meant to be

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Paper_Disastrous t1_j8tzqoi wrote

They could just move down to Bama. Plenty of confederates to hang with there.

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bubumamajuju t1_j8u4i3k wrote

The guy served 12 and a half years for buying food for a couple who evaded their taxes and providing weapons that didn’t result in any injuries or death.

According to this article, he would still be in jail if he didn’t get lucky with the Supreme Court changing the law he got convicted of?

I imagine he’s seeking his constitutional rights back due to the authoritarian loons who think rotting in jail for 12+ years is an appropriate punishment for helping a tax evader.

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kearsargeII t1_j8u7bk3 wrote

Whitewashed as fuck.

Literally the only reason why there were no deaths in this situation was because the Marshalls made a calculated decision to attempt to negotiate a peaceful arrest, decided against storming the place after seeing reports of IEDs and poor cover, and ended up arresting the couple by sneaking in undercover. This is all greatly to their credit, probably the best possible outcome to this scenario that nobody ended up getting my killed.

Gerhard did absolutely fuck all to make it peaceful. He built pipe bombs for the Browns. He was arrested with parts, there were dozens of IEDs on the property, to the point where it took years for the property to be deemed safe to auction afterwards. He repeatedly made statements that he personally would use deadly force to defend the Browns. He did bring food for them, but that was far from the limit of his activities.

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