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Which Countries Border Egypt? – WorldAtlas

Posted: March 21, 2021 at 5:05 pm

Egypt consists of two main regions, the mainland and the Sinai Peninsula. The mainland region of Egypt is located in the northern part of Africa, while the Sinai Peninsula is considered part of the southwestern region of Asia. This peninsula is situated between the Red Sea to its south and the Mediterranean Sea to its north. The entire country of Egypt covers a total of 390,121 square miles. Of this area, less than 1% is made up of a body of water. Additionally, this country has a population size of just over 96.99 million.

Egypt shares international borders with a number of territories and countries, including: Sudan, Libya, Israel, and the Gaza Strip. This article takes a closer look at each of these borders.

The border between Egypt and Sudan makes up the entire southern edge of Egypt. This border begins on the coast of the Red Sea at its easternmost point, although a current border dispute prevents this exact location from being identified. From this disputed area, this border moves in a straight line headed in a western direction until it reaches the tripoint border between Libya, Sudan, and Egypt.

The disputed border region between Egypt and Sudan is made up of two distinct areas: the Halaib Triangle and the Bir Tawil. Both of these areas exist as the result of a difference between two official boundaries. The first of these official boundaries was formalized in 1899 as a political boundary, while the second was identified in 1902 as an administrative boundary. The 1899 border runs in a straight line from the coast. The 1902 border, however, begins further north and runs in a southwest direction, thus creating the Halaib Triangle, and then dips south into Sudan before turning north and meeting the straight, 1899 boundary. This dip creates the Bir Tawil.

The government of Sudan chooses to recognize the 1902 border, which would give this country authority of the Halaib Triangle, but not the Bir Tawil. The government of Egypt recognizes the 1899 boundary, which gives it authority over the Halaib Triangle, but not the Bir Tawil. This dispute means that Bir Tawil is not claimed by any sovereign authority, making it the only area in the world that can sustain human life but does not belong to one particular political entity.

The border between Egypt and Libya makes up the entire western edge of Egypt. At its northernmost point, this border begins along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. From here, it moves in a slightly zig-zagged line toward the south until it passes the city of Al Jaghbub in Libya and the city of Siwa in Egypt. After passing between these two cities, the border runs in a straight line to the south until reaching the tripoint border with Sudan and Egypt.

These two countries were involved in a war against each other in 1977, which led to an unfriendly political relationship for a little over a decade. Since the late 1980s, however, the relationship between Egypt and Libya has been improving and trade across their shared border has been increasing as well. Although the trade and political relationships between these two countries is on friendly terms, the border area is still considered a major security issue for Egypt.

In 2017, officials in Egypt compared this international border to the border with Israel, claiming that the region around Libya has become more dangerous in recent years. One of the primary security threats here is that of armed militant groups crossing the border into Egypt. Additionally, it has become a prime location for smuggling illegal goods, particularly weapons. In response to this threat, the government of Egypt has deployed increased numbers of troops and border security to the boundary between these two countries.

The border between Egypt and Israel begins at the tripoint point border between the Gaza Strip, Israel, and Egypt, which is just south of the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. This definition of the border between these two countries, does not include the Gaza Strip as part of the territory of Israel. That territory (which is occupied by Israeli forces, but claimed by the State of Palestine) is instead discussed below. From this tripoint, the border between Egypt and Israel runs in a southeastern direction, making up nearly the entire eastern border of the peninsula. This border ends when it reaches the Gulf of Aqaba along the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula. This gulf opens into the Red Sea.

The government of Israel has built an approximately 152-mile long barrier fence along this international boundary, claiming that this move was an effort to prevent illegal immigrants from entering Israel from African countries. In some sections, this barrier resembles a tall fence with barbed wire running along the top and in other sections, it is made of steel walls complete with radar and security cameras.

The border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip runs for 7.45 miles south, from the Mediterranean Sea coast to the tripoint border shared with Egypt and Israel. Despite sharing a border, these two territories do not maintain a trade relationship due to conflict around the zone. In fact, this border is surrounded by a buffer zone and has only one border crossing that is accessible by foot. In order to reinforce this buffer zone, the government of Egypt worked with the government of the US to begin building a steel barrier wall here in 2009. The finished barrier will measure at least 60 feet underground. Its presence affectively cuts the city of Rafah in half. The government has justified this project by citing the need to prevent the transport of illegal goods, materials, and armed militants across the border. As this project has continued, the Egyptian government has discovered a larger number of tunnels from Gaza Strip into Egypt than previously believed to exist. In response, the Egyptian government has planned to increase the area of the buffer zone to .62 miles (1 kilometer) in width.

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No Mans Land: 3 territories that are still unclaimed …

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When it comes to dividing up the planet, politicians have pretty much thought of everything. Leaders around the world have dutifully divvied up continental shelves, found and claimedislandsvia satellite andestablished laws for future referenceon who gets what including the moon. But there are a few pieces of Earth that still need an owner, and they are up for grabs.

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Bir Tawil

Mountains in Egypt. Andrew Griffith/Flickr Creative Commons.

If youre looking for sun and sand, Bir Tawil could be the perfect place for that summer home. Bordering Egypt and Sudan, its a trapezoid-shaped piece of land that neither want to claim. Bir Tawil is made up of desert and mountains and is lacking any valuable natural resources, rendering it rather useless. The reason behind the two countries generosity? Both want the prettier, more useful older sister of Bir Tawil Halaib, a piece of land that is much larger and comprised of rich soil. Under the border treaty from 1899, Halaib belongs to Egypt. Under the 1902 treaty, that land belongs to Sudan and Bir Tawil belongs to Egypt. Both recognize the treaty that gives them Halaib, as its the better end of the deal, leaving Bir Tawil owner-less.

Marie Byrd Land

View from Marie Byrd Land. Anderson Mancini/Flickr Creative Commons.

If you prefer a cold-weather climate, Marie Byrd Land would be a better fit. Its a massive bit of land (620,000 square miles) in Antarctica that again no one wants. Its an expansive frozen tundra with apparently nothing to offer except hostility and volcanoes. All nations with stakes in Antarctica have opted out of claiming it because its so remote. The territory has a long coastline and has been the site of several expeditions and experiments. The base Byrd Station, owned by the US Navy, is located here. If the desert isnt your scene, give Marie Byrd Land a go. Its a frosty 14 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

International Waters/Ocean Floor

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If you want to be near the water, youve got options. Most of the Earth is covered in ocean and most of the ocean and ocean floor remain unclaimed. According to the Law of the Sea, established in 1982 by the United Nations, every country gets the first 12 miles off of its coast (including the floor and its resources) and 200 miles for an economic zone. Within those 200 miles, countries have sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring, exploiting, conserving and managing natural resources and with regard to the production of energy from the water, currents and winds. As for the rest of the ocean? It all falls under international waters, meaning it belongs to no one and everyone. But if you find an island out there that no one has claimed, its yours for the taking, although with satellite technology, the chance of happening across uncharted land is exceedingly unlikely.

BONUS: celestial objects

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If youre a more adventurous vacationer, consider the moon. No country owns the moon (and other outer space objects) because no country is allowed, according to the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. The treaty says exploration has to be done for the good of all nations, nothing in outer space can be claimed by sovereignty, no one can put nuclear weapons or other WMDs in space, and astronauts shall be regarded as the envoys of mankind. However, theres some debate because the treaty says nothing about whether individuals can own the moon, leading a man named Dennis Hope to sell off about 600 million acres. He wrote the United Nations saying he claimed the moon, and he never heard back. Thus, he has been selling acres of land for $19.95 since the 1960s quite a bargain.

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Commissioners to declare Westmoreland a ‘Second Amendment County’ in favor of gun rights – TribLIVE

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Westmoreland County commissioners will approve a resolution to support gun rights this week.

Republican commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew, along with Democrat Gina Cerilli Thrasher, said they will declare Westmoreland a Second Amendment County, a move they concede has no teeth but shows support for gun owners.

There are bills seeking to take away our Second Amendment rights in the Legislature, and we want to work with our local law enforcement agencies, our sheriff, to protect our Second Amendment rights, Kertes said We want to protect our ability to own rifles and high-capacity magazines.

Commissioners did not disclose the text of the resolution they will consider at their meeting Thursday but said it is based on a similar resolution approved this month in Washington County. That resolution, according to Washington County commissioners, would enable nonenforcement of gun control laws prohibiting ownership of certain weapons if officials believe the law to be unconstitutional.

Kertes said Westmorelands proposed resolution will carry no specific policy directives.

Our powers are limited, but we want the public to know we are standing with them, Kertes said.

Thrasher called the resolution silly but said she will vote for its passage.

I am pro-Second Amendment, but I dont really understand the purpose of this resolution. We dont have any jurisdiction over the United States Constitution and the Second Amendment, Thrasher said.

In addition to Washington, commissioners in Greene and Fayette counties approved similar resolutions, and Westmorelands leaders said Thursdays vote is part of an effort to unify the region in support of gun rights.

Josh Fleitman, the Western Pennsylvania manager for the gun-control advocacy group Ceasefire PA, said resolutions such as the one under consideration in Westmoreland are unenforceable.

It does nothing to make the county safer and, in fact, makes counties less safe and creates confusion about how and when gun laws will be enforced, Fleitman said. Its kind a solution in search of a problem.

Chew said he will support the Second Amendment resolution, which he described as no different than other proclamations on key issues.

We are limited in jurisdiction, but governments all over pass resolutions in favor of key issues, Chew said. The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania sends out resolutions they suggest we adopt annually. This isnt one sent by CCAP, but its the same: our support for the full Second Amendment rights granted in both the commonwealth and federal constitutions.

Rich Cholodofsky is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Rich at 724-830-6293, rcholodofsky@triblive.com or via Twitter .

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Ellsworth rejects bid to declare itself a Second Amendment sanctuary – Bangor Daily News

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The Ellsworth City Council voted 6-1 Monday night against a resolution that would have declared the city a Second Amendment sanctuary.

The rejection in Ellsworth follows the recent approval of similar resolutions in a handful of small Maine towns taking stances against federal gun control measures that have yet to pass Congress.

The councils vote against the measure, submitted by Councilor Michelle Kaplan, came after Glenn Moshier, the city manager and police chief, expressed concern for how the resolution might create ambiguity or confusion for the citys police officers, who take an oath to uphold the state and U.S. constitutions.

Kaplan argued in favor of the resolution, though she ended up voting not to support it. Gene Lyons was the only councilor who voted in favor of the resolution.

Kaplan, who described herself as a law-abiding gun owner, said residents asked her to propose the resolution, which would help send a message to Congress to not enact additional restrictions on gun ownership that she claimed would be a blatant violation of our constitutional rights. Among the possible restrictions would be expanded background checks, limits on ammunition, increased taxes on gun sales and other barriers to entry, Kaplan said.

City Council Chair Dale Hamilton, who described himself as a supporter of the Second Amendment, said he had concerns about any city declaring itself a sanctuary from federal law, whether the law pertains to immigration or the right to carry firearms.

It sets a dangerous precedent, Hamilton said. You cant decide when you want to be a sanctuary city and when you dont.

Other municipalities in Maine that have considered and approved similar resolutions against proposals that they say would violate the Second Amendment include Paris, Fort Fairfield and Van Buren.

Approximately 40 people weighed in on the debate during Monday nights meeting, either in person or by emailing comments to Hamilton that he read aloud, with sentiment on the resolution more or less evenly split.

John Linnehan told members of the council that each of them swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, while Gwen Clark said she wouldnt feel safe living in a city that didnt support the Second Amendment.

Todd Little-Siebold countered that drafting the city budget and managing the citys handling of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are two far greater priorities for the council than trying to intervene in federal politics.

It is unnecessary and purely symbolic, Little-Siebold said. Keep your focus on local issues. Dont play into the gun lobby scare tactics.

Councilor Heather Grindle said she shares many of the concerns of people who do not want additional restrictions on gun ownership, but that she is hesitant to pick and choose which federal laws Ellsworth should single out for support. She also said she wanted to learn more about how the resolution might affect local law enforcement.

Im listening and I share your frustration, but Im not quite there yet, Grindle said.

Members of the council agreed that, whatever their vote was Monday on Kaplans proposal, they would be able to consider a similar declaration of support for gun ownership rights at a future meeting, if another proposal were submitted.

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Letter to the editor: Commissioners misguided on gun-rights resolution – TribLIVE

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I have spent a lot of my lawyering years practicing and teaching civil rights. The Second Amendment is something I know a great deal about. That the Westmoreland County commissioners, or any county commissioners, should pass a resolution in support of the Second Amendment strikes me as a rather meretricious vote-fishing endeavor (Commissioners to declare Westmoreland a Second Amendment County in favor of gun rights, March 16, TribLIVE).

No government entity wants to take away anyones rights under the Second Amendment. What is at issue is the Second Amendments true and intended scope and reach. Its language is not absolute and never has been. Like all other amendments, it is subject to reasonable restrictions, and even Justice Antonin Scalia, considered by many to be the patron saint of gun lovers, acknowledged that such weapons as assault rifles could be lawfully banned.

Such silly resolutions as proposed by the county commissioners only serve to embolden the misguided who think that no one can constitutionally take away any of their beloved killing machines. Perhaps the commissioners would do well to think of how such meaningless resolutions only lather up the gun lovers mistaken Second Amendment notions rather than promote respect for the law and its real meanings.

David Millstein

Naples, Fla.

The writer is a Greensburg native.

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Second Amendment Preservation Act proposal advanced by legislative committee – Wyoming Tribune

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CHEYENNE A Senate committee gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a bill aiming to protect Wyoming residents against potential federal overreach on gun regulations, despite some concerns from law enforcement officials regarding potential unintended effects of the legislation.

Titled the Second Amendment Preservation Act, Senate File 81 would deem invalid any federal laws or orders, including any gun taxes, confiscations, transfers or other regulations, that infringe on Wyoming residents ability to bear arms.

The bills primary sponsor, Sen. Anthony Bouchard, R-Cheyenne, explained to the Senate Judiciary Committee during its meeting Wednesday that his proposal was, in part, a response to the Biden administration taking over the countrys executive branch.

What were looking at here is the whole idea that we have a shift in Washington, and they actually want to use everything they can to go after our guns, Bouchard said.

The bill would also hold any law enforcement officer who knowingly deprives a Wyoming resident of their Second Amendment rights legally liable for such a violation, and it would remove qualified immunity, or protections that shield police and other government officials from lawsuits, under such violations included in the bill. That aspect of the bill drew significant concern from several law enforcement officials during the meeting Wednesday.

Law enforcement officials opposing the bill repeatedly emphasized their support for the Second Amendment and gun freedoms, but specific aspects of the bill gave them pause. Prior to the meeting, all 23 of Wyomings sheriffs had signed onto a letter raising concerns about the bill stripping qualified immunity under specific circumstances.

Sweetwater County Sheriff John Grossnickle told lawmakers that the qualified immunity portion of the bill would put Wyoming down the same path as those states of Washington and Oregon, in reference to states that have adopted tighter restrictions on law enforcement. The sheriff added that former President Donald Trump, who he described as one of the greatest supporters of law enforcement, would be opposed to such a measure.

The second half of this bill, which addresses law enforcement, contradicts everything that the former president stood for in regard to law enforcement, Grossnickle said. With that, I see that the hypocrisy of this bill actually knows no bounds, and, quite frankly, its a sad, sad day for law enforcement in the state of Wyoming if this bill proceeds the way it is.

Sheridan County Sheriff Allen Thompson recounted a recent case in a neighboring county in which some firearms were seized from fugitives, and the case was then turned over to federal entities for prosecution. Those instances are often beneficial to local law enforcement officials, Thompson said, as federal officials can take on cases that otherwise might be cost-prohibitive for local officials on their own.

What this bill does is really give a chilling effect to local law enforcement working at all with federal law enforcement, and, frankly, (it) would scare most officers and deputies into not seizing a firearm for any reason whatsoever, and sure as heck not talking to federal law enforcement about investigations, Thompson said.

Others questioned whether SF 81, which is similar to proposals enacted or being mulled in several other states, would be constitutional if enacted into law. Wyoming resident and attorney Linda Burt, who was a previous executive director of the ACLU of Wyoming, said the bill was absolutely unconstitutional, with substantial case law reaffirming that federal law takes precedence over state laws under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

During the meeting, Bouchard said he was opposed to broader efforts to repeal qualified immunity for law enforcement officials, calls that have grown among progressives following the wave of protests against police brutality that occurred last summer in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.

The Laramie County senator said he plans to introduce amendments to the bill that would shift the liability burden from individual officers to agencies for violations included in his bill, adding he would like to work with law enforcement officials to address their concerns. Bill co-sponsor Rep. Dan Laursen, R-Powell, said it was frustrating that the bill sponsors had reached out to sheriffs asking for amendments and received no response.

The bill was then advanced by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 5-0 vote. Senate File 81 will now head to the Senate floor for further consideration and debate.

Tom Coulter is the Wyoming Tribune Eagles state government reporter. He can be reached at tcoulter@wyomingnews.com or 307-633-3124. Follow him on Twitter at @tomcoulter_.

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Brands like Suitsupply are ready for the pandemic to end, but the ads might be coming too early – Vox.com

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In early March, a viral campaign from the menswear company Suitsupply provided a brief, harrowing glimpse into our post-pandemic future and the advertisements that might usher us into it. The featured models were entangled in a web of tanned limbs, touching aggressively and tongue-kissing sloppily. Everyone was scantily clad except for the campaigns lead man, dressed in a tailored suit. The new normal, the Suitsupply advertisement teased, would be sexy, sweaty, and sensual.

The raunchy images set off a frenzy of reactions online, but the campaigns success at generating discourse led to suggestions that horniness and hedonism might be embraced as brand marketing tactics with the new new normal in sight. Some experts think few companies will be as brash, and instead integrate slow and steady changes in tone when it comes to ads and social media campaigns. Dont be fooled, though. The summer of 2021 could possibly be the horniest of our lifetimes: Weve missed the anonymous comfort of dark, crowded spaces and the adrenaline-fueled messiness of a night out among strangers.

According to Sean Cassidy, president of the public relations firm DKC, a CEO of a major media company had told him that by September, some places will feel like a cross between the Roaring 20s and the Summer of Love. Most of us have lived the past year operating under an abundance of caution: Just last March, brands (even those we barely have relationships with) were flooding our inboxes with updates about the novel coronavirus, detailing all sorts of safety measures and contingency plans. They emphasized ideas of community and health, and explained how they were monitoring the developing situation. Voxs Rebecca Jennings pointed out how even the fashion brand Reformation, known for sending ridiculously random email subject lines, briefly tamped down its over-eager tone.

As the pandemic became less novel, so did brand messaging. Reformation and the thousands of brands we have parasocial relationships with have returned to their usual antics. This week, I received an email from nuuly, Urban Outfitters subscription clothing service, with an all-caps subject line: IN CASE OF FAMILY EVENTS. In case of which family events? My mom isnt even vaccinated yet! (In an earnings call on March 2, Urban Outfitters said it has seen increased interest in going-out clothes.)

The emails and messages we receive might only become more zealous or carefree. The tone of paid content will be increasingly optimistic with higher than normal doses of temptation sprinkled in, Cassidy said. The return to true normalcy is expected to be a slow burn, which leaves more room for error from a public relations standpoint. The timeline for the US to achieve herd immunity is still in flux, despite President Joe Bidens call to open vaccinations to all adults by May 1. There is no global end date to the pandemic. Plus, economic recovery isnt a guarantee: Economists dont expect unemployment rates to bounce back to pre-pandemic levels within 2021. Consumer spending is still being propped up artificially through the federal governments stimulus program, according to Ted Rossman, a senior industry analyst at Bankrate.

The fractured nature of Americas recovery makes it incredibly difficult for brands to shape their messaging. Many might hesitate to emulate Suitsupplys unabashed horniness, especially since consumers have become more consciously critical, even derisive, toward brandspeak. In lockdown, we spent more time online, and encountered an oversaturation of ad content. And the various corporate solidarity statements and initiatives in the wake of the summers Black Lives Matter protests werent immune to public scrutiny.

I dont think were going to see a sudden switch from brands. Itll likely be more subtle and slow when it comes to brands adapting to some sort of opening in the future, said Jenny Gyllander, founder of Thingtesting, a review website for emerging direct-to-consumer brands. Its interesting to see the tone of voice changing. I think were seeing more optimism, humor, and bold visuals.

The sensuality of the Suitsupply ad, she added, doesnt hold universal appeal for everyones experiences in the wake of the pandemic. Some emerging brands have fully leaned into the domestic cozy aspect of quarantine, while emphasizing self-care and the importance of home. While Suitsupplys campaign went viral, its uncertain whether the uptick in online attention translated into significant sales, or communicated loyalty or care to customers.

Brand activity during the last year has been overwhelming, and its time for companies to shift their outreach, Gyllander said: In the coming months, I think many will lean towards a hybrid sort of messaging because our lives are not going to quickly return to normal. Most of us will still work from home. Restaurants will still do takeout.

Gyllander predicted certain themes like connection and hope might be more appealing for a wider segment of consumers. We can safely assume, however, that a subset of quirky brands will capitalize on the tempting thrills of vaccination season. Quarantine has led us social media managers of brands included to embrace being horny on main.

Consumers have generally been responsive to ads that showcase intimacy and socialization in a post-pandemic future, Business Insider reported. There has been a giant spike in the utilization of people in intimate photos in advertising, according to Pattern89, an artificial intelligence ad company. Still, advertisers are struggling to determine which messages are appropriate to lean into, given the many inequities heightened by the pandemic. Theres the added emotional toll and trauma of the coronavirus that cant be waved away, and itll take time for some to enjoy a renewed world where we are free to touch and talk with strangers.

It has been a horrible year, Cassidy said. A lot of consumers want permission to feel a little good, but optimism doesnt mean recklessness. I tell our clients to avoid any event, stunt, or message that remotely implies any condoning of unsafe, insensitive, or unethical activity under the guise of optimism.

Its possible the advertising industry could experience a boom, as it did in the aftermath of World War II. Brands then were selling the American future, one that encouraged people to overcome repressed desires and encourage enjoyment in consumption on a mass scale, according to Joseph Malherek, a historian of capitalism and American consumer culture.

Its tempting to draw historical parallels with the post-war period: Most Americans had sacrificed years of comfort and luxury to contribute to the war effort, and it was the job of advertisers to lure consumers to spend with the vision of a prosperous, automated future. Today, though, we can collectively roll our eyes at the performative sexuality and hedonism encouraged by the wildest ads, since we no longer need them to tell us how to live. We already are familiar with excess. Its only a matter of time before we can indulge again.

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2nd Amendment To Be Voted on In Shawano County – tchdailynews.com

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SHAWANO, WI- The Shawano County Board will welcome in the community and take a vote on becoming a sanctuary county for the 2nd Amendment, or the Right to Bear Arms.

The issue has been a topic of discussion since last year when other counties in the state did the same. The resolution was brought before the Public Safety Committee last year, and has been on hold due to COVID-19.

It has been a whole year now, so it is time to make a move, County Board Chairman Tom Kautza said. It did pass through a committee and was moved to the full board so I always felt it deserves its day in front of the board.

The issue sparked some public comment at the committee meeting with people speaking on both sides of the issue. Kautza says it really just asks a question.

It would just confirm that we support the Second Amendment and the Constitution.

Shawano County Sheriff Adam Bieber has been asking for this vote to take place and says it is important not only that it passes, but who votes yes.

It reaffirms their commitment to uphold the Constitution and the oath that they took.

Bieber says to him, it does not stop with the 2nd Amendment.

I would like to see all of them vote yes on it and I would love another vote that would show support for the rest of the Bill of Rights. Nobody really knows where our representatives stand until they have to vote on something.

The vote will take place at the County Board meeting next Wednesday at 3:00pm. The meeting will take place at the County Board Room and the public is welcome to attend.

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It’s confirmed: EGB set to take place on July 17th – The Tab

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It looks like summer is finally starting to look up

The news that everyone has been waiting for has finally been announced the Enchanted Garden Ball will take place on July 17th at Shobrooke Park Country House.

Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, this year it seems as if we are in for a real treat. If you dont know what EGB is, well. Think thousands of students dressed up to the max going on fairground rides, dancing in various tents, trying food from one of the food trucks, getting drunk and you should get the idea. In 2019 they even had an open air theatre screening the Champions League final!

As last years EGB was cancelled due to Covid-19, according to the events Facebook page, this years event will be making up for lost time, treating you to even more divine delights with a helping of hedonism, a dash of decadence and supreme surprises

Make sure to set a reminder because tickets go on sale at 6pm on March 26th, with prices starting at 49 for the entrance ticket. But this year, as an extra surprise, you can camp at EGB. Tickets are 55 for both entrance and camping, or you can pay 12 to upgrade your existing ticket. These tickets include early access to the grounds and, of course, a quick walk back to the campsite to avoid the long coach journey home.

Tickets from last years EGB will be automatically transferred to this years event. But dont worry, if you can no longer attend the event, you can apply for a refund up to March 28th.

So, if you dont have tickets, be ready this Friday as they are always snapped up like hot cakes.

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OPINION/LETTER: Remove Tiverton gun sanctuary resolution – newportri.com

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Remove gun sanctuary resolution

Good morning, Tivertonians.

Many may not be aware that the prior Town Council majority members Robert Coulter, Justin Katz, Nancy Driggs and Donna Cook, jammed through a resolution giving gun owners and gun users even more rights beyond the Second Amendment.Did you know they made Tiverton a gun sanctuary town?Those four people declared on behalf of the entire town, in the name of your family and every family in town, that Tiverton declares its support of the Second Amendment and opposition to the infringement of the rights to bear arms. The protection of the Constitution already exists,what additional protection did they seek?That anyone at any time is able to carry loaded guns and ammunition in our schools or anywhere in town,and that they be ableto carry as many rounds of ammunition as they please to feed those assault rifles?

The current town resolution limits funding on police department ability to confiscate weapons, while insisting Tiverton Police exercise discretion in the enforcement of laws impacting the constitutional rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.Gun users are already protected by the Second Amendment.What about the protection of the rest of us?I urge the Tiverton Town Council to make Tiverton a sanctuary for all of us, not just gun users, and remove this disgraceful designation.

Susan Scanlon,Tiverton

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