Thursday, November 01, 2007

Lunacy in Ohio

Right here in good old Midwestern Ohio, we get a taste of big city liberal gun ban lunacy of our very own. This is so typical of how the left will try anything to ban guns. I'm not suprised he is promoting this idea, he has no intention of addressing the real problem that is infecting the city, that of gangs and drugs, these are the root of the vast majority of the crime.

"Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is attempting to bring big-city, liberal gun control to a town near you. HB354, "..."This Bill has nothing to do with addressing the non-existent problem of juveniles walking around with guns and everything to do with banning guns and holding gun owners liable for the criminal acts of third parties."..." Mayor Jackson lamented “We need action now and we are asking for swift enactment of this legislation so that we can begin to take guns out of the hands of our children and make our community safer."..."As soon as Cleveland lays out the cases where “kids” got guns and the city was powerless to act, and as soon as Cleveland demonstrates that “kids” are somehow getting guns legally under current law, then, perhaps, it will be time to make the case for a new law"..." there are hidden pitfalls in this Bill that no one is talking about. First, and most importantly, this Bill is a gun ban. Right now, under current law, someone 18 or older can possess a rifle or shotgun for home defense, with or without another adult present. HB354 completely bans these people, who may now lawfully own a gun, from buying/owning a gun, and these people may not possess a gun, even a long gun, unless under the direct supervision of an adult age 21 or over"..."This clearly violates the Ohio Constitution."..." In this case, Mayor Jackson has not made any justification of the need for this law, so that should be the death of the measure then and there. Beyond this, a review of the provisions show that this is a gun control measure, and like all gun control measures, will only impact the law-abiding."

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