Man could be banned from South Bend city offices

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Posted: 7:00 PM Aug 20, 2008
Last Updated: 11:22 PM Aug 20, 2008
Reporter: Stephanie Stang
Email Address: stephanie.stang@wndu.com

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A judge will soon make the decision on whether or not a South Bend man should be banned from city offices.

City employees claim 25-year-old Stephan Range has made threats against them and harassed them. Meanwhile Range claims he is only standing up for his rights.

It’s a fight that started more than two years ago over Range's love for pit bulls. The city says he just won't follow the dangerous dog ordinance. Range says he has the right to own the dogs if he wants.

He was denied a pit bull breeding license more than two years ago and since then tensions escalated. In July though problems really started to heat-up and the city pursued a ban.

City employees testified Wednesday in court that he recently sent threatening letters to the South Bend Animal Control shelter and the city’s code enforcement office.

In fact the code enforcement director, Catherine Toppel, says she fears for animal control officers' safety and thinks someone could be killed soon if Range isn't restrained from entering city offices.

Range carries a handgun on his hip that officers say is intimidating. Officers testified about the number of times they had to call police for help after fearing Range would use the gun while visiting the shelter.

Meanwhile Range says he isn't violent or dangerous. He says he is just fighting for his citizen rights. He also says the city is blocking his lawsuit against them.

“It’s not just about the dogs. It’s about property. What they doing is depriving me of my property without due process of law. It’s not just standing up for my dogs. It is about standing up for my constitutional rights... I'm just not the type of person who let them beat on me or let them get their way and I’ve got stand up for it and fight for it,” says Range.

Wednesday afternoon is the second day of the hearing. Friday two people from the mayor’s office and the director of animal control testified.

For now the judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Range. Range can only go to the city attorney's office. The assistant city attorney Ann-Carol Nash and Range will both submit proposed form of orders on what they feel the next step should be in the matter. The judge will be make a final decision in ten days.

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Posted by: Concerned Location: South Bend on Sep 9, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Judge Gotsch made his ruling today in favor of the CITY. I am sure WNDU will soon be posting the story and details.

Posted by: Confused? on Sep 9, 2008 at 05:41 AM
I've not heard anything either? Maybe they haven't had the hearing yet.

Posted by: MJ23 Location: South Bend on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:30 PM
WNDU, any updates???

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Stephen- "Your President might be a member of this Cult." Are you not a US Citizen? Isn't he your President too? You are ignorant.

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Sep 2, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Mr Range, surely you DON'T believe that the Constitution's version of militia is what YOU belong to. If so, you have been brainwashed by your thug cohorts and there really is no hope for you.

Posted by: MJ23 Location: South Bend on Aug 31, 2008 at 01:31 PM
The ruling in this case will be made this week. WNDU will have to keep us informed........

Posted by: Lucy Location: Mishawaka on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:36 AM
I have been reading all the comments and said nothing but I feel it's time to respond .... Stephen, have you got college funds started for your children or are you sentencing them to a life like yours ? You are already banned from Wal-Marts in North America, is that a good thing ? You are about to be banned from all city offices, are you proud of that ? If you love dogs like you say, why don't you adopt a nice dog that needs a home instead of breeding more dogs to complicate the pet over-population problem ? Is wearing a visible gun in public what you think America is about ? Being up on felony charges is great for your kids ? How did you get a car ? Who pays your rent ? Who buys you clothes ? Who buys your guns ? Who buys your dog food ? For a person that is so against material possessions, you sure seem to have plenty. Do you wear shoes ? Who buys you shoes ? Where you sleeping this Winter ? More important, Where are your dogs sleeping this Winter ?

Posted by: dog lover Location: sb on Aug 29, 2008 at 05:28 PM
sounds like a real nut job with to much time on his hands, lose the gun before someone gets hurt or killed by mistake.the law is for everyone,you have to much time on your hands if you can keep writing all these comments.if you dont like the laws here move.and take your dogs. too many people brag or show off because they have a gun.just look what is happening all over south bend lately.OBEY THE LAW!!!!

Posted by: lucy Location: south bend on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Darn straight---his only 'love for pitbulls' is the money he'd make from breeding them and putting them in dog fights. Ban him!

Posted by: Ed Location: SBI on Aug 29, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Strange- a term you want to learn is "binding precedent." Look that up, and then try to find some case law that applies to Indiana. Don't go away mad, just...

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Lets stop responding to this blabbering idiot. We are only giving him the attention he is looking for. So he knows how to copy from a dictionary, very impressive.

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:02 AM
No, Stephen, NO. The 2003 Supreme Court ruling found that no ONE dog can be considered MORE inherently dangerous than ANOTHER dog, NOT simply that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous- THAT line was stated by the attorney as his interpretation of the court ruling. Don't spin the story to suit your needs. All you have to do if do a "goggle" search. Common sense tells you that dogs are animals, and all dogs have some bit of inherent danger. You don't need a LAW to tell you that. Get over it, no one cares about your quest- people are just enjoying mocking you. You are not sawying anyone's opinion- you are just getting caught in your own falsehoods.

Posted by: Confused? on Aug 29, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I agree, not all pitbulls are dangerous, However, I do believe that every pitbull in this county needs to be monitored by the animal agencies. Not because I think it's a dangerous breed, but because of people abusing the breed. If you are a responsible pitbull owner, your dog is social, you don't allow it run lose and is treated as a family member, I don't believe you should be penalized. Saying that, there's a lot of people who fight them, abuse them and use them as muscle dogs, these are the ones who need to be monitored and licensed. It's a difficult issue to approach, but blanket laws for all are not always the right way to go. As far as breeding goes, I don't think anyone should be backyard breeding, leave the breeding to the facilities who are doing it to better the breed (of any breed of dog). We simply have too many dogs and not enough homes.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:36 AM
I suffer stupidity, the same people I pledge to protect does not know their Constitutional Rights and hate me for trying to protect them.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:31 AM
IC 10-16-6-1 Age of personnel Sec. 1. Under Article 12, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana, the militia consists of all persons who are at least eighteen (18) years of age except those persons who are exempted by the laws of the United States or of Indiana. As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.115-2003, SEC.17. IC 10-16-6-2 Classes of militia Sec. 2. The militia shall be divided into two (2) classes, the sedentary militia and the national guard, as follows: (1) The sedentary militia consists of all persons subject to bear arms under the Constitution of the State of Indiana who do not belong to the national guard. (2) The national guard consists of those able-bodied citizens between the proper ages as established by this article who may be enrolled, organized, and mustered into the service of the state as provided in this article. The organized militia of the state constitutes and shall be known as the Indiana national guard.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bned on Aug 29, 2008 at 04:30 AM
PREAMBLE. TO THE END, that justice be established, public order maintained, and liberty perpetuated; WE, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to ALMIGHTY GOD for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government, do ordain this Constitution. ARTICLE 1. Bill of Rights. Section 32. The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State. ARTICLE 12. Militia. Section 1. A militia shall be provided and shall consist of all persons over the age of seventeen (17) years, except those persons who may be exempted by the laws of the United States or of this state. The militia may be divided into active and inactive classes and consist of such military organizations as may be provided by law.

Posted by: Me Location: Mishawaka on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Love for pit bulls for what??? Dog fighting??? Go get a job THUG!!!!

Posted by: Mr Pepsi Location: Everywhere on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:57 PM
It seems you think you know me but I seriously Doubt It, post what ever you like about me young man (if you can) but that does not take away from the fact that you are a liar and an evil person, and in a few more months a convicted Felon, you have just ruined your life and it hasn' t hit you yet! I pray that God not only shut your proud lips, but deliver you unto repentance that you may escape the condemnation of all sinners! So please, Mr. Range consider the damage you are doing to yourself and don't make this any worse for yourself! You are going to lose, and you are going to prison, and if you don't stop with all these Blashemis Comments(THE GOSPEL OF STEPHEN) you are going to Hell! "He that is constantly reproved and harden his heart shall be suddenly destroyed and without a remedy" Son I speak this to your shame that you may see your error and repent, God does not send Judgement before he sends warning! Young man you have been warned, prepare yourself for Judgement! Goodbye Son!

Posted by: Mr.Pepsi Location: EVERYWHERE on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Now lets rip down your theory you are saved, to show you, you abominable sinner that you have no understanding, "Jesus left us an example that we should follow" When Pontus Pilate question Jesus He said I FOUND NO FAULT IN THE MAN! Also The Jews were being persecuted by the Roman Empire, Jesus told them Render to Ceaser what is Ceaser and unto God what is God! "A broken reed shall he not break, and smoking flaks shall he not quench!" Do you need an explanation, Jesus didn' t come here to over throw none of the worlds power BUT TO SAVE MEN form the wrath (upon this world, that judgement has already been pronounced aginst) to come! Also you are suing for 1.5 million dollars, but Jesus said "it is easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle THAN FOR A RICH MAN TO ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN!" "Money is the root of all evil" Paul Says "For Christ pleased not himself, But The reproaches of them that reproached thee Fell upon him!" But let me guess you are above these right!

Posted by: Mr. Pepsi Location: Everywhere on Aug 28, 2008 at 06:21 PM
So wait you think people want you dead because you want to breed pits, and you want to sue some people! I have asked you a question and still have not recieved an answer, now everyone who reads these pay attention! HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY WITHOUT ANY MONEY, HOW DO YOU NURTURE YOUR CHILDREN WIHT OUT ANY TIME, YOU HAVE 4 CHILDREN, DID YOU SEE THEM OFF TO SCHOOL, CHECK THERE HOMEWORK, SPEND TIME WITH THEM, HOLD YOUR SON, HAVE YOU SPENT $1 DOLLAR ON YOUR CHILDREN IN THE LAST YEAR? ANSWER THIS QUESTION PLEASE. IF YOU HAVE ALL THIS TIME TO BLOG FIGHT THE CITY AND SEEK THE TRUTH (AS YOU SO PUT IT) WHY DON'T YOU HAVE TIME TO DO WHAT THE BIBLE CLEARLY STATES IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY BY RAISING YOUR CHILDREN. THERE ARE OVER 1,000 SCRIPTURES ABOUT RAISING YOU CHILDREN PROPERLY! DO YOU N OT HAVE TO OBEY THAT DIRECT COMMANDMENT! HE THAT KEEPTH THE WHOLE LAW AND OFFENDETH IN ONE POINT IS GUILTY OF THE WHOLE LAW! ANSWER THAT AND NOTHING ELSE! DO YOU TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY AND HOW?

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Constitutionality is the status of a law , a procedure, or an act's accordance with the laws or guidelines set forth in the applicable constitution. An act (or statute) which is enacted as law either by the council of a city or county, by the legislature of a state or province, or by a national legislature, may be declared unconstitutional. When the proper court determines that the act in question conflicts with the constitution, it finds that law unconstitutional and declares it void in whole or in part. This is called judicial review. The portion of the law that is declared void is considered to be struck down, or the entire statute is considered to be struck from the statute books.

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Why don't you stop plagiarizing, stop crying, and get a job?! You SHOULD be crying for wasting everyone's time and tax money! I am pretty sure the Indiana...Militia is not the LAW, so don't say you take that oath by LAW. Oh, wait, you mean YOUR law, right? You are so confused/confusing- you need psychiatric help. Let me do my small part to help- it is "or worse", NOT "or worst". I could have picked a hundred of your typos, but that is a pet peeve of mine.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:40 PM
City of Huntsville v. Sheila Tack, et al. (2003) Supreme Court of Alabama The Court affirmed the lower courts ruling that pit bulls are not inherently dangerous. Shall I continue, the City of South Bend Ordinance about pit bulls is Unconstitutional. Now Create a blog on that!

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Carter v. Metro North Associates (1999) Supreme Court of New York The Court ruled that courts cannot take judicial notice of a dog breed's particiular behavior when a dog's "propensities" are not "authoritatively settled." In plain English, this simply means that a court cannot rule your dog vicious simply due to its breed. The court cannot say, "Oh, its a pit bull, it must be dangerous." Proof of the dog's dangerous propensities must be offered. If the coutrs cannot do it the City of South Bend can not do it.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: SOUTH BEND on Aug 28, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Altman v. City of High Point, N.C., 330 F.3d 194 (4th Cir.(N.C.) 2003) United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit The Court held that dogs qualify as property protected by the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:37 PM
I am not a educated person, but i do know right from wrong and I know how to seek the Truth.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:25 PM
You all continue to try to make me look crazy! When I said, “I am going to shock the World.” I was repeating Muhammad Ali. “I am the greatest of all times. I am going to shock the world.” Said Ali. He is one of many that I admire. When I typed “I am prepared to Fight if Need Be to Defend and Perpetuate the God Given Rights…” This is the oath you take by law when you become a member of the Indiana Citizens Volunteer Militia. “America will collapse and our children will be converted into slaves or worst. Death in the security of this purpose is the supreme Glory anyone in this generation can attain. I must prepare for this Glory.” Is quotes from the move 300. I am sorry if I frighten anyone. I will never unlawful harm or threaten anyone. I think because I have so much evidence about the City wrong doing they have to find away to make me look bad. I am not as tuff as i thought because you all got me crying.

Posted by: Confused? on Aug 28, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Thanks MJ23 for posting that other blog article. Do you have any more links that are discussing this?

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 28, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Finally the words we all want to see come from his fingertips- he IS the crazy one. Maybe you ought to listen to "the people" and leave, Mr. StRange! I do not see any threats on your life, but I sure do see that you are crazy enough to invent them. I am sure you don't have insurance on your car (which, by the way, is a material possession and I thought you didn't need them? Hypocrite) so sucks to be you- maybe you shouldn't have thown the brick through your own windshield, eh? And who cares who Pepsi is- we wouldn't believe a word that came out of your mouth about him/her so your threats mean nothing!

Posted by: MJ23 Location: South Bend on Aug 28, 2008 at 10:22 AM
This WNDU story has spawned blogs on the subject matter on other websites. Here is a link to one of those http://www.dogsbite.org/blog/2008/08/pit-bull-owner-may-be-banned-from-south.html I hope WNDU continues to update and follow this story.

Posted by: dahann on Aug 28, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Steve: How much to you hate boredom? I mean, would you say it's something you try to avoid a lot? Thanks.

Posted by: Holy Cow Location: MI on Aug 28, 2008 at 02:53 AM
That kc9 guy, I'm assuming that is your Ham Radio callsign? qrz.com will let anyone who wants to know who crazy #2 is, all you have to do is put his callsign in the little search thing. Onto crazy #1, man, I can't even read half of the posts you have posted because of your HORRIBLE spelling, it was giving me a headache! Instead of studying the laws why don't you study Hooked On Phonics?? That'd do you more good!

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I'm sorry, but these posts are NOT helping your "cause" Mr. Range. Whether intentioned or not, you're coming across as a kooky conspiracy-theorist with too much time, too much internet access, and not enough education. If you truly wan to further your "cause" bone up on some good public relationships reading.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:47 PM
I have received multiply death threats on my life since this post. Someone has thrown a brick to the front windshield of the car I drive, and 41 comments. But I am the crazy one. I bet they kill me and come up with some stupid story of how I was killed.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:36 PM
41 are you threatening me? If the City wants me disappear and you all want me out your city dismiss the false charges give me my bond money back so I can go be with my wife and children. Pepsi I bet my kids love and respect me more than your children will ever love and respect you. You do not want me to post your personal issues on the post, I am not stupid I know who you are GET OUT OF MY LIFE!!! My wife and children love me. I only been in one marriage, how many relationships have you been in? Tell the people here what you been in jail for. One more post from you and I will tell everyone here who you are and the evil things you have done in your life time. I have only tried to show you all the truth and you all hate me for it. I give you evidence about the corruption in government and you love and protect it. My God Bless you All, I pray for all, and love you all. I only tried to inform people of the truth.

Posted by: Verity Chastain on Aug 27, 2008 at 06:35 PM
After going through all these messages it seems that 2 of the posters are in dire need of psychiatric help and possibly straight jackets. One of them is definately a ticking time bomb. Who in their right mind would think that breeding pit bulls within the city would be a good thing?

Posted by: 41 Location: elkhart on Aug 27, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I am going to bet that Mr Range will be going away pretty soon....anyone else agree? 3 2 1....see ya!

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Save these posts, WNDU, he is counting down to do something bad. Hey Stephen- June 2 was a long time ago. You have been FREE to leave for a while now, so don't act like you have been held hostage here. Your court date is over, MOVE ON. Take the Snyders with you! Anyone get it that if you combine his first and last names you get STRANGE?!! Who are YOU to claim you know the truth, you holier than thou loon? I AM free, I don't need your "truth" to make me free.

Posted by: Confused? on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Any true, responsible dog lover would never consider breeding pitbulls, or any other breed. Look at the bigger picture... Big pitbull fighting problem here in St. Joe County!! Our overpopulated shelters!! Not enough homes for all our unwanted pets!! Five million animals euthenized in this Country every year for lack of homes!! Outcome of the bigger picture... Breeding pitbulls = A longer euthenasia list and more pits put at risk of being fought!! And people wonder why ordinances are put into place?

Posted by: Mr.Pepsi Location: Everywhere on Aug 27, 2008 at 10:11 AM
What about you lack of financial, emotional, and physical support for your family? Everyone knows (with the exception of a small percentage of people, which are lacking in intellect like yourself) knows that you are an uneducated, unrepented, unGodly, evil, no Good person! Who is using this as a platform to preach your Blasphemis Gospel, and to gain some vain recognition. The real truth of the matter is you are a no good father, a horrible husband, and a wicked person! "God is not the author of confusion!" You have created one big ball of it! Gods face is set against you and DEC 1st, God will "Prepare you for glory" 2peter Chapter 2 verse 1 and verse 9! It is ashamed how Satan has blinded you, that you can't see what you are up against! You are about to lose all your freedom for about 15 years! I just cant believe how stuid you are!

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South bend on Aug 27, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 10 9 8 7 we are running out of time.6 5 4

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:31 PM
I want to go away, the day I was about to leave (June 2nd) I was false arrest at Wal-mart. I went to Wal-Mart to pick up a money transfer to move out the City of South Bend. But instead of them letting me leave they falsely arrested me. As soon as I get the type from Wal-mart I will release it to WNDU so everyone can see what really happen. I will be posting all of my arrest on u-tube so everyone can see the truth. I have nothing to hide.

Posted by: Hey Stephen Location: osceola on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:15 PM
Are you really that ignorant and selfish? Do you really think anybody with intelligence above that of a potato chip will listen and/or follow your ideals??? Seriously, if what you want is attention you've got it, now it's time to go away before you do something you'll regret sooner than later. p.s. Learn to spell and learn the proper way to speak the English language...not your way, it makes you seem even less intelligent.

Posted by: H on Aug 26, 2008 at 08:10 PM
WNDU, a Judge denied some of his lawsuits and he had his day in court two days ago. I cannot believe you have not pulled this nonsense from your website yet and published up to date news. WSBT posted an update to this nonsense two days ago.

Posted by: kc9ixv Location: scumbag bush on Aug 26, 2008 at 04:06 PM
stephen you are correct about the toilet paper dollar. its not backed by anything! the federal reserve is not federal in any way at all its a private bank just like you said. the sheep cant handle the truth! sue the city its what they deserve. the criminal illegal aliens get free health care food stamps and ssi and they didnt pay into the safety net. we live in disneyland people. its worse than the old communist russia. the good that comes out of municipal lawsuits is they have to tighten their budget and stjoe needs to use tax money more responsibly and we all can agree on that.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Have any of you ever heard of a cult called Skull and Bones? You should goggle it and view its members list. Or visit my massage board at http://groups.msn.com/TheTruthShallMakeYouFree/messages.msnw to learn more about it. Your President might be a member of this Cult.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Someone who calls themselves Pepsi is attempting to challenge me with scriptures from the bible. First, everyone needs to know there are two different kinds of Christians. Christians that are children of God and Christians that are children of the Devil, also known as Hypocrites. I am a servant of the True and most high Authority. Concerning the Law, he that had made us created man to have dominion over the earth. Man has dominion over the earth and not Law. Laws and ordinances are not made for righteous men (1 Tim. 1:7). Gods Children are commanded to do his judgments, and keep his ordinance, to walk therein. We shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which God has cast out before us. For they committed all these things, and therefore God abhorred them. God has separated his saints from other people. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ hath made us free from the law of man. With the mind I serve the law of God; but with the flash the Law of man.

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I have a website for you- Stephen Range is a lunatic that needs to go for a psychiatric evaluation before he and his followers drink the koolaid DOT COM. You have no job, you are a MOOCH off the American people that you claim to LOVE. Get over yourself and earn enough money to support you and your family! I am sure we will see you in the headlines soon- going postal on poor unsuspecting citizens. I skip over your comments now because my IQ DROPS every time I read yours! And all your talk about Notes, ridiculous. You talk in circles and no one but uneducated idiots are buying the BS you are serving up. Why would you have a job in kindergarten? Oh, you only fight for CERTAIN laws? Child labor is not a problem for you? And wouldn't you be paid in NOTES? Oh, you like them when it suits you. You pull stuff out of your arse and expect us to buy it. We are smarter than that. You can't fool us with double talk. BAN him from the city!

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Honestone I am writing a book it titled the Gospel of Stephen. I also created a MSN massage board but WNDU will not post it.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I created this board let people see it WNDU help me inform the American People. http://groups.msn.com/TheTruthShallMakeYouFree/messageboard

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:06 PM
When you go to Wal-Mart you get what it is you want. You say here Wal-mart I promise to pay you later. The transaction is incomplete. You really do not own the merchandise until you pay the IOU. Let’s go back to those rich entertainers, with the big house and the nice cars, and all the fancy stuff. Unless they used something other than a Note to get there stuff. They really do not own any of it, Yet. So who owns it? The company you or they got it from. The day is coming when you all are going to have to pay all those IOU, and I hope you have the MONEY to pay all those promises.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, p. 1005 definition of money: "Money: In usual and ordinary acceptation it means coins and paper currency used as circulating medium of exchange, and does not embrace notes, ... Lane v. Railey, 280 Ky. 319, 133 S.W.2d 74, 79, 81." Federal Reserve NOTES is not MONEY! The Federal Reserve Bank is a private bank not owned by our government. Only the president has the power to print Money. Like Abraham Lincoln did when he printed green backs. Goggle green Backs!! Read your dollars, it says NOTES all over them. Would you like to know what Notes Mean? Notes mean a promise to pay you later (IOU). You work all those hard long hours, and your job say, “will pay you later.” Your job makes all these premises to pay you later, until you die. Then there promises disappear.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Lisa, you are about the most naiive person I have seen post around here. Either that or just plain dumb....

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:15 AM
When you go to Wal-Mart you get what it is you want. You say here Wal-mart I promise to pay you later. The transaction is incomplete. You really do not own the merchandise until you pay the IOU. Let’s go back to those rich entertainers, with the big house and the nice cars, and all the fancy stuff. Unless they used something other than a Note to get there stuff. They really do not own any of it, Yet. So who owns it? The company you or they got it from. The day is coming when you all are going to have to pay all those IOU, and I hope you have the MONEY to pay all those promises.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bned on Aug 26, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Edition, p. 1005 definition of money: "Money: In usual and ordinary acceptation it means coins and paper currency used as circulating medium of exchange, and does not embrace notes ... Lane v. Railey, 280 Ky. 319, 133 S.W.2d 74, 79, 81." Federal Reserve NOTES is not MONEY! The Federal Reserve Bank is a private bank not owned by our government. Only the president has the power to print Money. Like Abraham Lincoln did when he printed green backs. Goggle green Backs!! This is why he was really killed. He was killed by the bank. Read your dollars, it says NOTES all over them. Would you like to know what Notes Mean? Notes mean a promise to pay you later (IOU). You work all those hard long hours, and your job say, “will pay you later.” Your job makes all these premises to pay you later, until you die. Then there promises disappear.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 10:21 AM
American people Love imperfection. It gives them an excuse for their error, it is their defense when they do something wrong. We live in a world that awards entertainers more than they do doctors and teachers. What is that telling our young children? And you wonder why so many of our children are dropping out of school.Supply and demand? See whats on T.V. lately I wonder what the American peopel are demanding? Do not think I don’t like nice clothes, or material things. It is just not number one on my agenda. Not even in the top 100. You people put material things over everything. You Hungry and thrust after riches more than truth and freedom. You people will sacrifice your freedom for wealth. I rather die on my feet poor, being a freeman living in truth. Then to live the life of a wealthy man, in dishonesty, and subject to another man. If I had to choose righteousness or peace. I choose righteousness!

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 26, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Lisa do you work for the City? If the government is her to protect us why is government taking innocent animals, people property and killing them. Just because they look like pits. I remember when I was taught never to judge a book by its cover. Hitler was a government did he protect? It is a known fact that governments has oppressed and enslaved people since the beginning. If this government is protecting me why are they continually failing false charges against me? A government that takes people homes over a few hundred dollars owed on property tax is not protection, maybe protecting the rich. Maybe protecting their pocket. America as we know it is fallen. One of last steps is converting . enslaving you or killing you! They will kill me, they have already tried. The truth is right in front of you and you refuse to Acknowledge it.Having ears but can not hear. Having eyes but cannot see.

Posted by: Mr. Pepsi Location: Everywhere on Aug 26, 2008 at 02:07 AM
He never mentions he has 4 kids and a wife and doesn't see them, and he doesn't provide any financial support for his family not 1 cent, this guy is a raving lunatic and needs to be put in an asylum! Futhermore he seems to be creating more problems than solving these issues. These guy also claims christianity, but the bible clearly states submit yourself to the ordiance of the law, and to end this blasphemus charade, Stephen What is More important your legal fight or your family? And before you respond know this actions speak louder than words!

Posted by: kc9ixv Location: dictator bush on Aug 26, 2008 at 01:02 AM
stephen you are a true american you have common sense and that scares the brain washed sheep. im shocked that the civil servants didnt set you up instead of taking your gun permit. i know how corrupt the scum bag cops are so just watch out cause i have a feeling thats next " making up false charges" sue them till they cant see strait. we have to stand up and make our veterans alive and dead proud and let them know they didnt die in vein. god knows they are rolling in their graves. how do you stop terrorism when your own government is the terrorist? stephen you ever thought of becoming a ham operator? us hams would love to talk with you about real news and about that idiot mccain that has lost his mind.

Posted by: kc9geu Location: hamlet, indiana on Aug 26, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Beth has potential with a little creative thinking. The problem is that any other state in the late great usa is just as dumbed down as stupid indiana sheep. At least the baby boomers and q-tips are starting to lose their fat pensions and rainbow retirement benefits to make it more of an even playing field for us poor people that never had anything to start with. Let's start up a free country in Antarctica and keep places like ripsco out for heat!

Posted by: Lisa Location: South Bend on Aug 25, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Stephen Range ... I have read everything you have published. It's interesting how you say Material Items and Work are not important to you ...... What about your Gun ? Did you get it free ? I wonder what you do with your dead pit bull pups, maybe toss em in trash dumpsters ? What about failure to vaccinate your puppies before you SELL them? Do you inform your buyers of the city ordinances for licensing ? You talk in circles always making what you do is PERFECT but the rest of the WORLD is wrong. I wish I could recommend a perfect place for you to live but I can't think of one .... oh wait ..... it's called Never Never Land, you could live with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell in a perfect WORLD. Such a sad childhood you had, I almost shed a tear but I couldn't cause I have seen too many like you get STRAIGHT and GO TO WORK. Some people never learn that the LAWS are for the GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY. The Government is not against you, it's to protect you including YOURSELF if needed.

Posted by: HonestOne on Aug 25, 2008 at 02:55 PM
STEPHAN RANGE...YOU GOT A LOT OF TIME ON YOUR HANDS its rather obvious...write a book or start a blog...you would get a lot more support, and a whole lot more positive responses to your cause. GO for it..

Posted by: Beth Location: South Bend on Aug 25, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Just one question--if there is such a need for adoptive homes for animals, why is there a limit of two dogs unless you're a breeder? Why not 4, for example? Do Ecker and Durcinka have that much influence? I have more questions but I'm being to think this state should be called the "Red Tape State". Nothing EVER gets done unless you KNOW somebody and then only if someone else doesn't OWN them. I've really had it I'm really thinking of moving to a different state where people actually think for themselves and not have the 'money people' speak for them. Mr. Range, I advise you to do the same thing or you'll be battling these morons for the rest of your life.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:34 PM
The most valuable and priceless gift with in this universe is not material thing, not gold, or silver, neither costly attire. It is you and I!!! and today corporations and government has turned us into batteries. We work our entire lives being drained of our energy empowering business. Once that energy is drained just like a battery we are deposed of and forgotten. We work all of our lives and at the end we really have nothing to show for it. I am not suing the city for money, I want my freedom. Freedoms for my children, if I cannot leave anything behind for my children I hope to teach them to keep fighting for Freedom. I love all of you even the City officials in South Bend. There is no hate in my heart, and I pray that my heavenly Father will open everyone eyes and mind to the truth so they can make clear decisions.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 12:29 PM
The people at Animal Control would harass me so much. I would cry at the office praying for them just to leave me alone. They would not leave me alone. I tried filing complaints with human right commission; they would not properly investigate it. No lawyer would take the case because it was against the City. My only defense was to try to save my dogs and help me was to do it myself. I have also was worked sometimes two full time job at a time. I stop working about two years ago. I told my wife I wanted to try to make a change but I needed her to work until I could get most of the case finished. This is when I started studying Constitutional Law and court rulings. This is when I started learning our government is completely out of control. This is when I learned the People have the real power. This is when I decide that I will do all that I can to protect the American like I have tried to protect my dogs. God used this dog stuff to bring me to the knowledge of the truth.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:31 AM
They try to tell me do not come back to city offices unless I would go to jail. This is what start making me read and study the laws in Indiana, because this did not sound right. So one day I went to Animal Control any way I was arrest for criminal trespassing. When I first went to court a Public Defender told me to take a plea because I will be found guilty. I said, “no!” told the judge I will represent myself. I went to trial and won. This order of protection is another way for them to try to keep me from getting more information. I never did anything wrong, I have never been given even a ticket from Animal Control. I have obeyed the ordinance. Please stop attacking me!!! I have only tried to help people and innocent animals from slaughter. I am a child of God and I think he is using this to bring a positive change in South Bend. I think God has bigger plans for me as well. I am no criminal just obedient to my conscience.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:29 AM
I first thought pit bulls and staffs were different breeds of dog. So when people had nice Pit Bull I would tell them to register them as American Staffordshire terrier to keep their dog. When the people at Animal Control found out I was doing this. They all turned on me. They refused to let me and my friends renew our dog licenses as Staffordshire terriers. They told us we had to register them as Pit Bulls now. I did agree with what they were doing to I Stared calling the mayor, the common council, and stuff. I then found out that when there was an ordinance about an Animal Control Commission that people are suppose to go to when they have a complaint against Animal Control or when Animal Control is calling their dogs Dangerous. I started to ask question about this commission and no one would give me any information. I soon found out that there was no one serving on this board. When I brought this to the City attention they even retaliated against me more.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:28 AM
I told them how I could help. I was basically undercover for Animal Control. When I found dog fighters I would report the information I had to Animal Control. I noticed Animal Control was killing people pit they were not even dangerous or fighting dogs. When I questioned this they told me it was City Ordinance. They gave me a copy of the City ordinance about pit bulls. The Ordinance said f) American Pit Bull Terrier means the breed of dog registered and described by the United Kennel Club (U.K.C>) and the American Dog Breeders Association (A.D.B.A.) as the American Pit Bull Terrier, also known as the pit bull terrier, and any crossbreed of the American Pit Bull Terrier; but does not include the breeds known as the American Staffordshire Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the English Bulldog, the Bull Terrier, or the Bulldog, all of which are recognized by the American Kennel Club (A.K.C.).

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:27 AM
We named the puppy Chicago. After the surgery I got Chicago neutered and put him up for adoption. I wanted to keep him but I had three other rescues that had been living with me for some time. They ran an aid in the paper in Addison about this story. Because of the aid the city found out I had other Pits and demanded I get rid of them, because of a city ordinance. I refused and the City took me to Court. They sued me for having three dogs and pits. I won the pit issue but the court ordered me to get rid of one of the dogs. After this the city would not leave me alone. They kept putting tickets on my car, I would j walk and get a ticket. I decided just to move. When I came to South Bend I came with my Pits. My sister lived down her and I came to visit, liked it and never left. When I found out the City of South Bend had an Animal Control I started to volunteer.I told them about my love for pits. They told me they had a big problem with people fighting Pit in South Bend.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:24 AM
I asked the kids what happen, theyu told me he was hit by a car. I asked them to let me have the dog, they said no. I told them I had $20.00 for the dog. They said, no. They said they wanted $250.00. I and my wife only had like $125.00 on us. I told them if they give me the puppy for the $125 I will bring the rest back. They still did not want to do it. I took a watch and ring off my hand along with the money just to get this puppy. I took the puppy back t Addison with me and the next morning took him to the vet to see how much it would cost to fix his leg. They told me first I would have to pay for an x-ray. I could not afford the price of the x-ray so I left. I tried more vet al the same thing, I could not afford o even get the dog an x-ray. I began to cry because I thought I was going to have to put this dog to sleep. I go back to the first vet crying and asking them. If they can just fill the dog leg and tell me how bad it is. They waved the x-ray fee, but the price of the surger.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:23 AM
After about one year of living like this I could not take anymore, I gave the dog away and went to live in Addison, IL. The person I gave her to told me I could visit her anytime. About two months after I gave her away and moved to Addison I went back to visit her. The person told me she was dead, I asked how she died? He told me when I dropped her off, once I left she jumped the fence running in the direction I left and was hit by a car. My heart is broken to this day. My wife and I used to go to the West side of Chicago every week end to rescue Pit Bulls. I would sometimes even buy Pits from little kids just to get the dog off the street and try to find them good home. I worked in Chicago as an informant to locate dog fighters. I turned many of my best friends in. One day I found a group of kids walking a pit down the street on an electrical cord with a limp. So I stopped to inspect the dog and discovered the dog leg was broken.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:21 AM
Most of the Boy played Basketball I played Chess. I was the best in Chess played on first board, third in State. I was on the news T.V. at least once a week because I was so good. I would to tournaments and every would know who I was. I even got a scholarship for chess. But like I was saying the family problem was unbearable. I use to ask God why was I even born. My second year of high school I ran away from home. I lived on the streets in Dolton, IL. I went to Thronridge High School. When I was homeless the only thing I had that kept me going was this Mutt Pit. I had no one, I would be so hungry sometimes I would have to eat and feed that this dog out of the trash. When it rained we would sleep at parks were the benches were kept. I had no one or nothing but this Mutt Pit.It did not concern hardly anyone that I was homeless and when someone offered to help me they always would tell me, “But you have to get rid of that dog.” and I couldn’t do it.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:18 AM
I had a friend that breed Pit Bulls. He had a litter of puppies and could not sell them. I asked him for a puppy on I.O.U. I told him once I sold it I would give him the money and get another one to sell. Pit Bulls were very popular then. He gave me a brindle girl. When I got home I set her down in the front of the house and she took off running. I had to chase her for hours. I finally caught her when she was almost hit by a car. This dog was so chicken when I got her in the house she stayed in the same spot for days. I got her to vet and got all her shoots, but I could not sell her because no one wanted a mutt pit they called her. I had a lot of family problem s growing up. Mom and Dad divorced and never got along. My mom was physically abusive and my dad verbal abusive. I did not have very many friends because I was called a lame. I did not listen to rap music, I was more entrusted in listening to Martin Luther King tapes, and stuff like that.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:15 AM
After school I would go to the wood and just began to yell for the dogs and they would come from no were. One morning I woke up to the sound of Dog screaming. I jump out of the bed and right when I was about to run outside my brother grabbed me and stop me from running out to see what was wrong with Dog. He told me don’t look, but I did any way. Dog was being attacked by a Pit Bull. I never heard of Pit Bull before this. I was about nine years old. Everyone was so afraid; no one would go out to help Dog. My mom tried calling the police but they never showed up. This event made me hate Pit Bulls. Two days later the Pit Bull killed another one of the stay dogs. I hated Pit Bulls. When I was in high school I started selling the strays. I would get them there shoots train them a little and sell them to good home. When I notice there was a little money to be made. I started buying purebred puppies out of the news paper that were inexpensive get them there shoots and resell them.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:13 AM
I was born in Chicago, very poor, and in a high crime community. We were not allowed outside because the neighborhood was so bad. I had my first Job when I was in kinder garden as a janitor at W.E.B. Du Bois. I worked just to bring a bread and bologna home so my brothers and sisters would have something to eat. Directly behind our house were woods. For entertainment I would watch stray dogs and puppies that lived in the woods. I would set trips in my back yard to catch the puppies. My mom use to get anger at me because I would feed the stay dogs because it kept them coming to the yard. My favorite stay was a dog name Dog. He was the oldest and I guess the king mutt in the neighborhood. In a way I considered the stray dogs mine. Sometimes they would follow me to school and I would cry because I thought they would get lost or hit by a car trying to get back home. Sometimes after I got out of school the dogs would still be there waiting on me.

Posted by: carrie Location: SB on Aug 23, 2008 at 12:22 PM
This guy really is a danger! My sister in law works for animal control and he has done nothing but cause problems! He is always trying to sue them and he threatens the employees that are just trying to do their job!

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Hey Range, get the heck outta democratic/socialist city and move to the country. Then you can life YOUR life, not the life that they want you to live. Im glad someone is standing up for their constitutional rights!

Posted by: frogger Location: Plymouth on Aug 23, 2008 at 11:20 AM
kc9ixv, I did not "use" your name. I was directing my post to you. I wouldn't want to be realitive to you in any way, mainly, because I feel you are as much as a ticking bomb as Stephen is. (By the way, I am not a "Mr.". And to Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 6:53 PM, I couldn't agree with you more. Just goes to show there is intelligent life on this planet.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 07:53 PM
Stephen needs a nice padded cell with no pitbulls, Walmarts or handguns. This story isn't about rights, it is about a dangerous sociopath who needs to be controlled before he "shocks the world" or attains his "supreme glory". And as far as "judging someone we don't know", well Stephen has introduced himself on this post and taken away any doubt about the fact that he is an extremely unstable and potentialy scary person. Hope they find some way to stop him before it's too late!

Posted by: kc9ixv Location: the late great u.s.a. on Aug 22, 2008 at 05:49 PM
dont use my user name mr plymouth! they took his constitutional right to carry a firearm also? i told you we live in disneyland. a drivers license is a "privelage" to own and carry a gun is a right so how can you restrict a right? you cant therefore the law is breaking the law! stephen call the aclu you sir are being discriminated upon and im not saying its because of a race matter but it might be you are being discriminated because you are standing up to the corrupt government and they hate people like us that are not dumbed down by the artificial flouride thats toxic. they hate real americans that think and question the civil servants. mr plymouth if you conceal your gun people forget that it is lawful to carry it. people are brain washed into thinking guns are bad and if you see one call a civil servant and lick his boots for protecting you from a possible "terrorist" . i have had more people offended by me concealing my gun then me having it in view. aclu is the answer stephen.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 05:32 PM
The judge will be make a final decision in ten days. Huh?

Posted by: Alison Location: Granger on Aug 22, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Stephen, here is my defense. It is not a lie or an opinion, it is true. You refuse to follow the dangerous dog ordinance. If your dogs were not a threat, you would have the history of their bloodlines to prove so. Stop distracting people from the real issue at hand. You refuse to keep your threatening dogs confined properly. Then you get mad when you aren't given permission to breed more dangerous dogs. Where is your common sense? Oh, yea. You consider yourself one of the few 'real saints' left. I guess that puts you above the law.

Posted by: Just Wondering.... Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Why do people JUDGE each other???? Do anybody no this man he dont look like a nut case to me. Just because he is standing up for what he believe in dont mean he is WRONG.It's freedom of speech and choices I thought and just cause your a GOVERMENT OFFICAL dont mean your always right either you have bad APPLES every where ooo yeah sorry if I missed spelled any WORDS ...Why dont people learn how to help one other instead of looking for NEGETIVE stuff to say its going to be a day you are going to need a helping hand Just pray for your ENEMIES Mr Range and let GOD handle the rest and you all call your self christians

Posted by: Michael Location: To: Stephen Range on Aug 22, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Have you tried the ACLU?

Posted by: Bobby Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Mr. Range no longer has the legal right to carry a firearm on his person as his concealed carry permit has been revoked by the state. Thank goodness someone saw to rid this lunatic of his lethal force

Posted by: to kc9ixv Location: Plymouth on Aug 22, 2008 at 10:27 AM
You come in to the "china mart", as you put it, where I used to work, carrying a visible fire arm is "asked" to leave. No matter what you believe are your rights, the other customers have rights, too. If it upsets people, for what ever reason, you will be asked to either leave it in your vehicle, or leave. As for the story itself, this guy sounds to me like a ticking time bomb. It's clear to me, he is out to intimidate, just because he wants to do something he has been denied permission to do. So, deal with it and move on.

Posted by: Beth Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Mr Range makes a lot of good points. The 2 things that concern me are 1). Is there any abuse of the dogs? 2). Does he realize who is actually responsible for the ordinance banning Pit-bulls AND which former power-hungry Humane Shelter director actually euthanized Bull Terriers, Boxers and Dachshunds claiming they were Pits?

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Thank you WNDU for running this story. I think WNDU should one an exclusive with me so I can answer all the questions people might have for me.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:51 AM
He is one smart man, and he must also have a WHOLE lot of time on his side. Sheesh...I would love to have a job like he does, where I can spend all my time in offices protesting.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:36 AM
kc9ixv Do not be ashamed to be an American we are the real Americans, the real saints. There are just so few of us these days. We must find away to reunite. We must find a away to reveal the truth to people. They just do not know. If we can find away to show them the truth they will understand.

Posted by: Brad Location: Niles on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Words spelled incorrectly do not negate his claim. It's people like you that result to critisim when you can't pose a valid arguement. The government in all it's forms trample our rights on a daily basis, it's time we had justice for the just.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 22, 2008 at 09:26 AM
You all do the same thing the City do to me.Ignore the facts and important things and nitpick at my faults (things that are irrelevant), like SPELL CHECK to have a reason to criticize my character. You cannot stick with the facts. You must create lies and opinions for a defense. Forgive them Father for they know not what they do.

Posted by: Pajniewski on Aug 22, 2008 at 08:19 AM
He looks like a young Sammy Davis Jr. in the above photo.

Posted by: H on Aug 22, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Hey Kram, a high school education might help you if you would like to be taken seriously. Many of these posters do 'know' him and this obviously is not about his Civil Rights. Serious Activists demonstrate their point by protesting, not trying to sue businesses for millions of dollars. This man is a con artist who has lived in several cities and tried to sue businesses all over. He was arrested for theft when he was in his early 20's and now probably figures that he can "steal" in other ways now. This man could care less about carrying a gun or owning pitbulls, he just wants to stir up controversy so that he can throw up the race card and sue for money. Hard work- pu-leez. Are you lashing out at me because I'm white?!?

Posted by: Frank Location: Mishawaka on Aug 22, 2008 at 01:29 AM
A carry permit (CCW) gives you the right to carry a handgun, but you need to be considerate to others also. I have a CCW, but there's no reason to carry openly anywhere. Yes, you can wear your gun clipped on your side at Taco Bell, at Wal-Mart, at the supermarket, but why? I'm not scared; if others are, you should show more consideration of your fellow citizens with a concealed holster. We gun owners get a bad name partly because of people who use CCWs with open holsters to intimidate people.

Posted by: Josh Location: Mishawaka on Aug 22, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Go figure this would happen in South Bend, while all the business is leaving and the city is falling apart they have nothing better to complain about but some crazy guy... sad sad city that is!

Posted by: kc9ixv Location: the late great u.s.a. on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:03 PM
jeff you make no sense. stephen has the right to carry a gun anywhere the law allows him to do so. im sure he has a permit to do so or they would have arrested him by now. i have my gun permit and carry it on my side to china mart aka walmart and etc does that make me a nut case? no sir it doesnt. im an american and my forefathers fought for that and many other rights. you are one of those people that i see that are scared when they see my gun on my side. oh my god he has a gun call mother government! guns dont kill people people kill people. you people make me ashamed to be american. i feel much safer knowing people around me have a gun cause they might save my life from a bad person. sometimes people will ask me oh is that a gun? of course it is whats it look like to you. then they ask are you a cop and i say why would you think that? people are brain washed into thinking guns are bad and only cops can carry them lol only in america.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:05 PM
It funny you asked why I did not simply accept an apology. I did, all I asked was for the city to make right what they have done wrong. I did not want even an apology. If I am awarded any money I will give it back to the citizens that live in South Bend. I understand that I am mistunderstood and thats fine. Before this is al over with everyone will know I have done noting wrong. To this day I have not been convicted of a crime I have never even been given a ticket by Animal Control.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Mishawaka on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:54 PM
Please show Stephen how to use SPELL CHECK. What does this clown do for a living? Seriously..

Posted by: Kram Location: Stone Lake on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:47 PM
In response to "Posted by: South Bend Location: Indiana on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:16 PM Anon you dont even no this man to JUDGE him. Let this man stand up for his CIVIL RIGHTS cause if he dont who will I notice alot of BIAS people here in INDIANA" Not bias, just a great work ethic, but you may not understand that!

Posted by: T Location: Indiana on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Fighting for your rights does not include the right to intimidate. Carrying a gun and owning dangerous dogs is an intimidation tactic for a very insecure individual. It crosses all races and even genders. This is the type of man that would beat on women and children and run from a male equal if he didn't have his gun on his hip, that's why he carries it, to make himself feel like a man. Good luck with that! This man is dangerous and so are his dogs. He should be barred from county offices where there are mainly women working. Do something about this freak before he hurts an innocent.

Posted by: Ben on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:17 PM
Sociopath. Stirring up trouble, hurting people, is his only pleasure in life. There's no cure for psychopathy. Our system isn't set up to take these people off the play ground until they finally commit slaughter, so they delight in causing all kinds of trouble, and hurting people in all kinds of ways that they can find to get away with. They're great followers of the "letter of the law" and if it gives them an inch they'll take a mile. The irritation he's causing with all this is making him laugh. For the sociopath, that is the sole reason for the whole drama. He gets an even bigger private laugh from the people who fall for his front of righteous indignation. They're master manipulators who know there's always someone who wants to fall for it hook line and sinker. That's the only emotional life a sociopath is capable; making people jump, getting to them, fooling them. He's not just going to go home after all this. He'll always be hurting someone somewhere in some way.

Posted by: Sylvia Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:16 PM
When this guy wears his gun yes, it's totally EXPOSED. He has a gun belt with a holster that sorta reminds me of Jessie James. He also carries 2 fully loaded EXTRA AMMO Clips on the back of his gun belt. How many bullets do ya need to grocery shop at Wal-Mart or visit an animal shelter ? I support the right to own and carry arms but most certainly with RESPONSIBILITY. If I had a gun at home and someone tried to bust my door down I would have time to grab my gun and DEFEND myself. But if I was grocery shopping I don't think I would need a gun unless I got into a dispute with a little old lady over the last loaf of bread on the shelf. Carrying in the way this guy does is only for OFFENSIVE reasons. You don't need 2 extra ammo clips to "defend" in Wal-Marts or at an Animal Shelter where it's mostly people visiting with their children to look for a new family pet. My hunch is that one day all those bullets are gonna be used in a matter of minutes. WE NEED PREVENTION.

Posted by: Jeff Location: SB on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:22 PM
So this guy actually does his grocery shopping at Walmart with an exposed gun on his hip. Nutcase alert. This guy is a professional victim of civil rights violations.

Posted by: gene Location: mishawaka on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Mike M You carry your gun and see what happens to you when you shoot someone, if you donot have a permit.Tell them it is your god given right.

Posted by: H on Aug 21, 2008 at 06:50 PM
Stephen Range: If you are not worried about clothes, cars, or material substances, why are you suing the City for $1.5 million? A simple apology should suffice if you are only concerned with the truth. By the way, your Mother and you have quite the background in suing people for "worthless Federal Reserve Notes" all across the Midwest. Is that why you have settled here in South Bend? Are you trying to take a piece of this city by suing for discrimination and your "rights" being violated, then off to the next city?

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Ask your self a qestion. If I treaten City Officials with a note, why I am not being charged.Any one can go to the court house a review the evidence in the docket.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Listen my fellow American, I will only tell you the truth. Do not think about your lives. Do not think about how your going to eat, or drink. Do not be concern yourself with the tricks of this present world. Worrying about clothes, cars, and material substances. There are thing in life much more important that we must concern ourselves with. Please, listen to me because I will only tell you the truth. Seek FREEDOM, and TRUTH and I promise all of worries and concerns will be solved. Do not condemn me. If I am doing evil my Creator will condemn me. If you condemn me you condemn yourselves. Federal Reserve Notes is not money nor is the Federal Reserve Bank owned by our Government, it is a privet bank who main concern is not the American People, not the Constitution, but profit and control. I am only trying to show the American People the truth. Our Country is in Great danger. If we keep concern I selves with fake problems we will never see the real problem. We live like slaves not freemen

Posted by: W.C. Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:45 PM
I have not only dealt with this man one on one, but have also observed with my own eyes of him picking up his pit bull by the skin and carry it 25 feet to it's pen and throw it against the back wall of the pen. The poor animal was writhing in pain!!! Talk about standing up for his rights?? What about the poor dog's rights??

Posted by: READ ON on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Mr. Range does not tell you how many people he has sued and trying to sue. He is making a living off all of us hard working tax payers. Yes he goes into businesses and gets angry and scares employee customers and when they try and be civil with him he throws the race card and then his right to bear arms, and then next thing you know he is sending paperwork going to sue you for violating his rights. Did everyone read the newspaper a month ago he scared the heck out of people inside a Wal-Mart Store and became irate, he wonders why he went to jail.. I was with my kids and husband when this all went on in front of me. When the police and security showed up he dropped to the ground like a limp dog and then tried to say he was pushed. LOL there was 20 people watching this Jerry Springer episode plus I'm sure the store has plenty of cameras to show how he acted. Do some checking I think he is banned from about half the Michiana Businesses. Do not humor him he is like the Snyders.. RELATED

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:25 PM
South Bend is soooo racist, Al Sharpton needs to come sort it out!

Posted by: Belive Me Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:17 PM
This man is a wack job, I have had a few run ins with him myself and he does need to be banned and needs to RELOCATE to another city. WNDU ask Mr. Range how many times he has sued the city and other private businesses, and was paid.. he is scammer, when he doesnt get his way he sues and ends up getting small and large settlements depending on the person,place,business. I bet his attorney loves him because they get to eat good... If he ends up with my address and shows up I will show him civil rights and what I stand up for.... No case report will be needed just an ambulance. WNDU did not report either how many businesses in the area he is not allowed at, just ask some of your local retailers that too.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Are You an American or a Loyalist? Are we free American or are we U.S. Citizens? If you do not know the difference you better get a book and start reading.

Posted by: mike m Location: elkhart on Aug 21, 2008 at 04:08 PM
No Chris there is no if approved, we are all approved to own and carry a firearm. The reason our second amendment was put in place was to protect us from tyranny. Tyranny comes from the government, the same government that you people think need to give us the 'permits' to carry a gun. Proud SBPD, what defines a nut? Sorry but I would rather have this guy next to me then alot of you police officers. Some of you police and your insane hunger for power and control, scare me alot more then this guy. Just saying, dont come taser me for it. It is going to come down to it one day, we the people are gonna have enough, and it wont be pretty. 1984 is right around the corner

Posted by: Timbo Location: SBI on Aug 21, 2008 at 03:35 PM
While were banning him from city offices lets also ban him from having dogs on his property, if he is dangerous so will his dogs.

Posted by: Proud SBPD on Aug 21, 2008 at 03:17 PM
Scott 1255, SB PD HAVE arrested him several times once recently for felony intimidation. It is up to the courts now. Mike 455, I DO HAVE A CLUE! Have you ever dealt one on one with this nut? I have! He is a true nut.

Posted by: H on Aug 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM
A dangerous dog ordinance does not state that this man cannot own a pitbull, it simply states that all dogs, that have a potential to bite (not just pitbulls), must be kept on a leash or the owner faces penalties. This man is just trying to get some publicity for a lawsuit that he is filing against the city for an incident that he provoked back in October 2007. He is binding up the court system with OUR tax dollars. Remember he made it clear, through his rant on this site, that he does not have a job. This man is trying to get a monetary settlement from our city as he unsuccessfully tried to do with Walmart. He provokes businesses into taking action against him, hoping to get hurt, so that he can sue them for discrimination. I am guessing he will not go after the large corporations anymore because they have a very strong legal team that will expose him for the fraud that he is. Instead, he is now going after small, urban towns screaming that his civil rights have been violated.

Posted by: Barbara Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 02:59 PM
This man should be banned from city offices and the city. He is intimidating and no one should have to work under those conditions. If you dont like the rules then move. Those vicious animals shouldnt be allowed to breed and there is a reason why South Bend has the rules about dogs that they have.

Posted by: Seriosuly! Location: South Bend, IN on Aug 21, 2008 at 02:47 PM
This guy is HOT! Nothing like a white tee and hat!

Posted by: WONDERING Location: S.BEND on Aug 21, 2008 at 02:16 PM
I wonder where the rest of the story is. Is there threatening letters to anyone? Or is this fabricated? Before this man is judged by everyone,this story needed to have some clarity. I have heard him on the news and he sounds like he may have a legit complaint. I do not like pit bulls, but I do believe in ones own rights. Is there anything to show he or what he wants to do is a problem? If his gun is a problem then I am surprised that something was not done about it. If not, then he has the same rights as anyone else to carry.

Posted by: Chris Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 02:15 PM
It is very simple to wrap your emotions and opinions around this. Range is an American and therefore has a right to own and carry a gun (if approved) and he also has the right to own a dog. It doesn't really matter what kind of gun or dog he has it all comes down to what intentions he has for both. As a society we can't and should never attempt to judge things that might happen. I have had dogs and guns my whole life but it my job to uphold the utmost responsibility with both. I do and he needs to do the same.

Posted by: rc Location: south bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 02:09 PM
this is someone i would hate to see breeding any kind of animal let alone pitbulls. i can see why he no longer lives in chicago any more,probably ran out of town or wanted on outstanding warrant, please leave our city or follow the rules

Posted by: Scott Location: Granger on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM
He should be banned from the city offices and also charged with Class D Felony Intimidation. This is the kind of situation that usually results in a tragic ending. SB Police - do something about it - before it happens for a change.

Posted by: Anon on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:51 PM
To Stephen: I just caught something in your worthless jargon. You do not work for "worthless Federal Reserve Notes". So you do not work for money. Stephen, you say that you will answer anyone's question so please answer this: how do you support yourself? Do you support yourself by cashing "worthless Federal Reserve" checks? You try to act like you are so intelligent so why did you not pursue higher education so that you could become an attorney or judge and actually make a difference? Keep going to the Library Bro, your grammer is horrific.

Posted by: Anon on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Hey Stephen: So you are saying your profession is not having a job. Who supports you? Is it the United States of America aka the Government? But wait- you say your vocation is defending the Constitution...so you are an attorney or judge? Riiiight. Just as I originally posted...you have no job and are living off the Government. If you want to defend the USA, head to Iraq. We need all the help we can get over there (and I hear they let you shoot at people and carry a gun).

Posted by: Harry Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Walking around with a gun on your hip is not defending this Country or the Constitution. If Stephen Range had any real 'nads', he would be fighting alongside the real men and women of this Country, in Iraq or anywhere else they are needed. If anyone sees a pit bull running loose, I think that you have the right to shoot it before it harms someone.

Posted by: Richard Location: mishawaka on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Boy I sure was shocked....shocked at what an IDIOT you are !!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: SB on Aug 21, 2008 at 12:58 PM
Here's all you need to know about pit bulls. Go to Google and type in "pit bull attack" now click on images at the top.

Posted by: say what? on Aug 21, 2008 at 12:49 PM
And I quote " Posted by: Stephen Range Location: SouthBend on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:15 PM Everyone please pay close attention to this case I am about to shock the world!!!" Yea, that sounds like a wonderful person or mass murderer!

Posted by: Anon Location: Here on Aug 21, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Steve, please don't protect me. "I protect and inform the American people..." No thanks. I also don't think the Sheriff needs your help. Maybe you should defend yourself WITHOUT sending threatening messages. What does "shock the world" mean? Unless you are planning something drastic, which I would advise against, I don't think the world cares about your pit bull vendetta. We have things like Iraq and the election to worry about. As a side note, Pitpup, I was recently at a White Sox game. Jesse Jackson was there and when they announced it and showed him on the big screen, he was boo-ed.

Posted by: Tyler Durden Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Mr. Range please seek some professional medical help as soon as possible. You are obviously unstable and will soon be a danger to yourself or those around you.

Posted by: Mike M Location: Elkhart on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Gene we all have the right to carry a gun, permit or not. Insider, this is an open carry state, if you choose to carry open, you can. A look into history would show you that criminals are the ones that carried concealed, and law abiding citizens carried openly. Having to have a permit to your god given right of protecting your life is wrong. Criminals have guns, you are never going to stop them having guns. The only difference is criminals dont register their guns, dont have "permits" to carry, dont have a paper trail for some bloated government official to come and take them from them. We have been tricked into believing that it is ok for a law abiding citizen to be treated like a criminal by having to get a permit, to get permission for our constitutional right. The NRA has rotted gun owners brains, worked in cahoots with our corrupt government to keep us in check. Time to wake up, rights are rights, you cant pick and damn choose, it doesnt work that way.

Posted by: Ivy Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:27 AM
It sounds like he does need a beating, maybe evening pistol whipping with that gun he carries on his hip.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Of course there would be no problem if he wanted to breed poodles or retrievers. The don't bite children's faces off. People want pit bulls because of their reputation. They want to be a bad-a%%, so they get a bad-a%% dog.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I have a feeling that this guy is really a freak and there will be bigger problems --danger will robbins--danger

Posted by: Insider Location: SB on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Ok, so what I'm confused on is this. Is the gun holstered on his hip for all to see, or is it concealed? I too would be intimidated by a citizen carrying a gun in plain sight. I'm not intimidated by police officers carrying guns because thats what they do. Let me say that I do believe we all have a right to carry. I myself have a CONCEALED carry permit and I do carry on occasion. I just couldn't imagine having it on my hip for all to see. That's sending a message to all people you encounter. Judging by the story, it sounds like he has the gun exposed, and while I understand Stephan's theory on carrying, he needs to understand how people are going to react to it. While I believe carrying a gun RESPONSIBLY is a right, it also comes with consequences and responsibilty that you must accept.

Posted by: Willie Location: Niles on Aug 21, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Here's the reason for the proposed city gun ban. Typical knee-jerk blanket overreaction to one individual's actions.

Posted by: Gene Location: Mishawaka on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:40 AM
Who gave this man a permit to carry gun?

Posted by: Anon Location: New Carlisle on Aug 21, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Constituional Rights are worth fighting for, but there is a level of common decency that you must have when fighting for them. Carrying a gun into a public office is not the way to do it. Also, if his rebuttal is a direct quote, then his knowledge of his Constitutional Rights need to be called into question because his grasp of basic english is obviously limited.

Posted by: Breeder Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I don't want him to breed...or his dog!!

Posted by: K Location: Southern Indiana on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:54 AM
I didn't think you could take a firearm into a city or county building?

Posted by: CityEmployee Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Dang! I was so hoping the man being banned from city offices was luecke . . . now that would be a step in the right direction.

Posted by: Ph.D. on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Fanaticism in any form is dangerous. I believe in this individual's rights and his desire to maintain them. Unfortunately, the fact remains that these dogs are proven to be more dangerous than not. A person has a right to own property as long as that property does not pose a potential hazard to the community. A person doesn't have the right to own a pipe bomb. Although he may have no intention of using it, it could pose a threat to society and is a perceived threat. I agree that this man has the right to his animal but it must be under controlled circumstances. We elect our officials to enforce guidelines to protect the majority and the minority. I've dealt with these "constitutional militias" and most believe that our government is "illegal" (note the comment about the "worthless federal reserve notes")and most are non-conformists. Stand up for your rights but understand that others have rights, too. Those that don't stand for something fall for everything. Everything in moderation.

Posted by: Myrt on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:10 AM
I agree with anon at 11:52 - if he wanted to breed labs or poodles, there would be no problem. Regarding breeding the pit bulls; I'm also concerned about who he plans to sell to. If he is breeding these dogs for fighting purposes he should be denied a breeding permit. The dog is a product of the environment in which he/she is raised regardless of the breed.

Posted by: Clababa Plipp on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Little Stevie Range bred dogs with mange. He fed them scraps and then felt entrapped as the law said he was unable to change. Now he hugs his gun and hopes to have fun shooting as a man deranged.

Posted by: b Location: SB on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:36 AM
"Death in the security of this purpose is the supreme Glory anyone in this generation can attain. I must prepare for this Glory." Um...anyone care to deciphor this quote by Stephen Range? I agree that governments should be kept in check by following and arguing the law, but was that statement needed? In my opinion, you just crossed the line.

Posted by: Hey Stephen Location: South Bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:27 AM
I will pray that GOD see's you through your jorney I dont think your crazy at all I believe in people that stands up for what they believe in That's why they think your a DANGER then look at you color .Keep up the good work and We Love you make sure they dont TARGET you

Posted by: gls Location: sb on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:20 AM
LAND OF THE FREE UNLESS U STAY IN SOUTH BEND INDIANA!! WHAT A JOKE ARE CITY OFFICE HAS TURN INTO

Posted by: pits are good for nothing Location: south bend on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Two weeks ago someone who lives down the streets pit got loose, it ran straight down to our front yard and attacked my 5 year old son, didnt lick him, didnt just jump on him playfully, it attacked him in our front yard. He needed stitches in his head and had bruises and punctures on his legs. Animal control didnt even take the dog ! If I ever see a loose pit again I'm going to do the saftey of my niehborhood a favor and I'm gonna blow it F'ing head off.

Posted by: Anon on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:15 AM
Read what this guy writes closely! I am afraid he will go nuts one day. I have absolutely no problem with anyone carrying a firearm who is qualified to. This guy is a loose nut. "Everyone please pay close attention to this case I am about to shock the world!!!" That quote behind him reminds of some of the nuts over the years who have left notes just prior to going on a killing spree.

Posted by: Mike Location: Elkhart on Aug 21, 2008 at 05:55 AM
hmmm, You don't have a clue. It appears that alot of people on here think we should only have rights that they agree with. That isn't the way it works. Thank God alot of us do stand up for our rights or morons like hmmm would be in a camp somewhere.

Posted by: David Location: Marshall Co. on Aug 21, 2008 at 05:08 AM
I agree that people should stand up for their rights. Too many of them are being taken away and too many don't seem worried about it. On this guy, I have read his own words in his comments and he sounds like he might be dangerous. Also it is not the fact that someone has a weapon but the attitude that is projected while they have it. Some cops have this attitude and shouldn't be cops. There are ways to protest abuse from the system and wearing a gun while doing so is not one of them. It is not only stupid but gives more legitimate reasoning behind not allowing the one protesting to have whatever they are seeking.

Posted by: K Brewer Location: Lapaz, IN on Aug 21, 2008 at 03:51 AM
You guys need to quit making assumptions based on this guy's race. He's black. What does that have to do with him selling drugs? What said he lives off of the government? And what said he's using the dogs for anything unlawful? You racist people make me sick. Go Range for standing up for your (and our) rights!

Posted by: G Location: SB on Aug 21, 2008 at 12:52 AM
And stop stereotyping this guy. I am not defending him, but defending our rights as Americans. He does have a point, we have Constitutional rights. Past that, I can't comment on his character or his intentions and neither should anyone else. What about all the crazy white ladies with 100 cats and dogs cooped up? What does anyone want to breed any animal for? Wealthy families and even not so wealthy people pay lots of money for pure bread dogs. Does every single person who applies for any type of business license have bad intention too. Does a person who chooses to become a lawer only want to make money off of cash rich criminals, or does that person want to have a job doing something that cam be rather lucrative. Have most of you forgotten what country you live in? Its still America, right? We do have rights, that our children are dieing for in Iraq, or so our idiot president wants us to believe. By the way, you all do know what they did to get us to war in Iraq was criminal. Problems?

Posted by: anon on Aug 20, 2008 at 11:52 PM
i am a pitbull owner and i am so glad stephen has stepped up to the plate. i do not intend to breed my pit (he is fixed) but as a pitbull owner is so SO SO difficult to find a place to live!! i lived in south bend and quickly moved because i could not find a good place to live with my dog...i am planning to move again out of state in 2 years and i have to start house searching already in order to find a good place! if i had a poodle or a lab this would not be a problem and i would easily find places to live!! and for stephen, this wouldnt be a problem for him if he wanted to breed poodles or labs either! stephen, thanks so much for standing up in what you believe in!! i am so tired of getting offensive glares and remarks from people while taking my pit on walk! i cant even enjoy a nice day out with my dog like any other dog owner would!! come on people, this is crazy!! thanks again, stephen!

Posted by: Mishawakian Location: Duh on Aug 20, 2008 at 11:40 PM
It's funny how the "officers" say his gun is intimidating. Aren't their guns intimidating also? It's so funny that they think only the police should have guns. We all have the right to bear arms.

Posted by: South Bend Location: Indiana on Aug 20, 2008 at 11:16 PM
Anon you dont even no this man to JUDGE him. Let this man stand up for his CIVIL RIGHTS cause if he dont who will I notice alot of BIAS people here in INDIANA

Posted by: hmmm on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:27 PM
This guy is a complete nutcase. He makes a living by suing people. He is the kind that makes legal firearm owners cringe.

Posted by: Stephen Location: South Bend on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Hello, This is Stephen Range I am willing to answer any question anyone wants to ask me. I would like to say I am not a criminal I have not violated any law in the City of South Bend. I am not a crazy person I am a member of the Indiana Citizens Volunteer Militia (ICVM) I, Stephen Range, in these Presents do hereby Swear and affirm that I Shall Defend My Home and Family, Property, Constitution for the State Of Indiana and The Constitution for these United States Of America. I am prepared to Fight if Need Be to Defend and Perpetuate the God Given Rights and Liberties Contained in the Constitution for the State Of Indiana and The Constitutional for These United States Of America, and to render Assistance to the Sheriff and other Duly Elected Officials of My Country in the Defense of these Rights and Liberties. So Help Me God.My profession is safe guarding and shielding the American people. My vocation is defending the Constitution for the state of Indiana and these United States of America. I protect and inform the American people, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for worthless Federal Reserve notes. If I if we do not safe guard the American people and defend the Constitution for the state of Indiana and these United States of America, America will collapse and our children will be converted into slaves or worst. Death in the security of this purpose is the supreme Glory anyone in this generation can attain. I must prepare for this Glory.

Posted by: Stephen Range Location: SouthBend on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Everyone please pay close attention to this case I am about to shock the world!!!

Posted by: Yeah...Right Location: LaPorte on Aug 20, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I agree w/ anon. Get a job dude. Really, so who does he want to sell these pit bulls to. Some punks just looking to make some cash and abuse these dogs by fighting them. He carries a gun-let me guess why- to shoot a poor dog that loses a battle and is deemed non profit. Now here is a reach, but I bet this guy has his pants hanging off his *** and boxers showing and wants to look like a real thug walking down the mean streets of South Bend with a gun at his knees ( the pants are falling off..remember) and a few pits on big spiked leashes. PLEASE... Use some real government and follow this guy for awhile. I'm sure the police can find SOMETHING to lock him up for. SOMETHING has to protect the drug stash and why not a fierce pit bull. Lock him up and get this loser off the streets. Let's see how well he gets off in jail w/out his pitts or gun.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: SB on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:37 PM
He is looking for trouble, He gives a gun and dogs a BAD name.. A@#hole....

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:29 PM
If he wants to own pitbulls so bad then move somewhere that allows them. It is pretty simple. It sounds like he just wants to start trouble.

Posted by: D Location: SB on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:13 PM
The SB Tribune had a much more thorough analysis of the issue on Sunday. This guy's even been banned from all the WalMarts in North America. He's also stalked city employees, taking pictures of their homes and showing it to them. He's not stable and it's nice to see him get some restrictions placed on him. City employees shouldn't have to put up with abusive citizens.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Mishawaka on Aug 20, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Hey better call Jesse Jackson and the NAACP. Race card. Race card. Everytime.

Posted by: Bridget Location: Mishawaka on Aug 20, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Right on Anon!

Posted by: Mike Location: Elkhart on Aug 20, 2008 at 08:40 PM
I agree with Mike M. The goverment has too much control now. Its about time eveyone stood up to them and take back the freedom that we are losing.

Posted by: mike Location: south bend on Aug 20, 2008 at 08:35 PM
wndu what does more than years ago mean. It’s a fight that started more than years ago over Range's love for pit bulls. The city says he just won't follow the dangerous dog ordinance. Range says he has the right to own the dogs if he wants

Thank you for pointing that out. It should say "more than two years ago" -- WNDU

Posted by: pitpup Location: south bend on Aug 20, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Hey, this African American has rights too. Sounds like discrimination to me. I say call Rev. Sharpton, Jesse Jackson,the NAACP, the ACLU and March on city hall. Quit holding this man back. It's not fair. He has a right to breed and have pets too.

Posted by: Anon on Aug 20, 2008 at 07:13 PM
I am going to take a gander at this one and say this man has nothing but time to fight this because he is being supported by the state. What exactly does he want to do with these pitbulls anyway? Hmmm I think I have an idea... Dude, get a job.

Posted by: mike M Location: elkhar on Aug 20, 2008 at 07:10 PM
well amen, at least someone has the cojones to stand up to our corrupt out of control governments. I say fight on man, and keep fighting, we all need to learn a little bit from this guy. It doesnt matter if you like pit bulls, it is about our rights as FREE americans. Men have died to preserve our freedom, the least we can do is stick up for it, fight for it. If he is a tax paying citizen he has every right to go to city offices, period!