Manhattan DA Cy to DC: Put lid on guns (2A Barf Alert)

New York Post ^ | 16 DEC 2011 | SALLY GOLDENBERG

[Seamus Mc Gillicuddy]

In the wake of the tragic shooting death of NYPD Officer Peter Figoski, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. yesterday demanded that Congress strengthen gun laws.

Vance called on the federal government to require background checks for all firearms sold at gun shows.

He also opposes a bill that would allow residents who can legally carry concealed guns in one state to bring the arms to any other state, regardless of that state’s licensing laws...........

[Seamus Mc Gillicuddy]

It just mystifies me that the mayor and the DA actually believe the bilge that they are spewing. While the loss of a father, and NYPD veteran is indeed tragic, there is no gun law that could have prevented this, as obviously many were broken. Furthermore, why should someone's right to defend themselves end just because they are entering NYC? Mayor Bloomberg has clearly indicated he is not fit to lead the city, and DA Cyrus Vance obviously can't enforce the laws he's sworn to uphold with this type of thinking.

[Secret Agent Man]

Since Fast and Furious can’t be contrived to give the data needed, they will now start using anything they can to try to push their agenda.

They are far more worried about law-abiding people having guns than criminals. And this fact must be trumpeted every single time these people try their little schemes.

[umgud]

Gun control is like trying to solve drunk driving by making it harder for sober people to own cars.

[RetiredTexasVet]

Between the Mayor and DA, NYC has perfected stupid!

[Carthego delenda est]

“Furthermore, why should someone’s right to defend themselves end just because they are entering NYC?”

Huh? Libtard Central... May such be contained.

[coloradan]

Red States to NYC: Put a lid on tyranny.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

NYC needs to dig a moat and fortify it, they can stay in and Americans will be glad to stay out.

[VR-21]

If NYC would “put a lid” on human trash...well, nevermind.

[Boomer One]

Seems to me that someone would notice the direct correlation here. Cities that have the strictest gun control laws, like NYC and DC, have the greatest need for individuals to have guns. I have to agree with what other freepers have said about gun control: It's not about public safety but controlling the masses.

[RC one]

Lamont Pride, accused of fatally gunning down Officer Peter Figoski on Monday, had been arrested on a drug charge in November. When he appeared before Judge Evelyn Laporte in Brooklyn the following day, she let him go, despite a warrant on him in North Carolina.

"A judge here in New York not only didn't put him behind bars, didn't even think it was appropriate for bail," Bloomberg said Wednesday.

"The rap sheet in front of you shows this potentially dangerous person has a gun, has a criminal history," said Bloomberg. "Common sense says don't let him out until you make one phone call. It's not a lot of work to do to protect the public. It was not done."

Judge Evelyn Laporte

seems to me, that we need stronger laws regarding the enforcement of outstanding warrants here, not more laws restricting second amendment rights.