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More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« on: March 26, 2009, 12:19:08 PM »
Governor Sarah Palin today appointed long-time National Rifle Association director and gun rights attorney Wayne Anthony Ross to the post of Alaska Attorney General.  So far as anyone can recall, this is the first time an Alaska Attorney General has been an NRA director.  The other Alaskan on the NRA board is US Congressman Don Young.  There will likely be a press release on the State of Alaska website in a few minutes.  My view is that there is no more staunch supporter of gun rights in America that WAR.

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Governor Palin's Statement
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2009, 12:27:03 PM »

Wayne Anthony Ross Named Attorney General

March 26, 2009, Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced the appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross as Attorney General.

Ross, currently in private practice, will fill the vacancy created last month by the resignation of Attorney General Talis Colberg. The governor thanked Acting Attorney General Rick Svobodny for his support and counsel during this transition. Svobodny will resume his position as Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Division.

“Wayne Anthony Ross will be a great defender of Alaska and the people he serves," Governor Palin said. "With his vast legal knowledge, experience and integrity, he will make an exceptional Attorney General. I recognize the sacrifices our public servants make for Alaska and her people, and I am honored that Wayne is willing to make those sacrifices for the greater good.”



Ross received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Law degrees from Marquette University. He has been president of Ross & Miner, P.C. in Anchorage since 1977.

“Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Aggressive fighting for the right is the noblest sport the world affords’ – I subscribe to that philosophy,” Ross said. “I sincerely appreciate the confidence placed in me by Governor Sarah Palin in choosing me to be our new Attorney General. I welcome the chance to now represent the best interests of our beloved state and its citizens. I look forward to working with Governor Palin and the Legislature in the good fight to help our state achieve its full potential.”

As Attorney General, Ross will work with the governor on issues surrounding development of Alaska’s rich natural resources as the state continues its efforts to provide energy security for America and lower energy costs for Alaskans. As Attorney General, Ross also will help the governor protect Alaskans’ right to bear arms, and he will work tirelessly to manage Alaska’s fish and game resources for abundance through science and not politics.

Governor Palin added, “Now more than ever, it is essential that Alaska’s sovereignty be protected, that there is unity in Alaska, and that we all stand together to see Alaska’s potential fulfilled with energy security contributions to ourselves and the nation, while protecting the Constitution.”

Ross is no stranger to public service. More than forty years ago, Ross began his distinguished career as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alaska, and then as Court Trustee and Standing Master for Family Court. He ran for governor in 2002 in the Republican primary against then-U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski. Ross is also an educator, having taught several semesters at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

He is a former vice president of the National Rifle Association and currently is a Director of the NRA. He has also volunteered his time on behalf of numerous organizations, including the Alaska Land Use Council Advisors’ Committee, Armed Services YMCA of Alaska, and the Military Vehicle Preservation Association. Ross is also a member of the Alaska Peace Officers Association and an active member of the Alaska Bar Association. Ross has been knighted by Poland and the Vatican.

Wayne Anthony Ross and his wife, Barbara, have been married more than forty years. They live in Anchorage and have four children and six grandchildren.

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Re: More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2009, 12:42:02 PM »
This will certainly get the left wing liberal socialist main stream media pigs feeding at the trough for a few weeks on this one.

Just wait,  see how these disgusting hogs slop this up.
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Re: More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2009, 01:42:39 PM »
There is a continual flood of advice for Alaskans coming from the Lower 49.  State predator control, sled dog racing, youth shooting programs in schools and many other facets of Alaska life come under fire every day from the mainstream media.  Above all, they do not like our Governor, and they certainly will not like her choice for Attorney General.  Fortunately, we are far enough away geographically that we are not inclined to modify our behavior to fit what National Public Radio, the Sierra Club and PETA demand of us.  Alaska is, and I hope continues to be a good place to weather the mess being caused by Washington, DC.

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Re: More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2009, 01:49:47 PM »
Man if only  I had a good coat!   ;D

Seriously you folks in Alaska can ignore the BS from the liberals. They can't get their own houses together' and the fact that they dont like Sarah Palin makes her better in my eyes!
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Re: More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 05:27:07 PM »
That's one state taking a stand for it's self.
It's a start.
Now if we can only get other states to do the same.

I knew I liked her from the begining.


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Re: More Gun Rights News from Alaska
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2009, 12:53:36 AM »
My guess is the news media will ignore it.  No news is no news type of thing.