Daley's Newest Stab at a Gun Ban

Publius Forum ^ | 07/02/10 | Warner Todd Huston

[Mobile Vulgus]

Daley's temper tantrum against guns continues, but at a much subdued pace. With its recent McDonald v the City of Chicago ruling the Supreme Court of the United States essentially made Daley's outright gun ban unconstitutional so the mayor has had to retrench and come up with new onerous rules to try and limit guns in his kingdom.

As always, the Chicago City Council rubber stamped Richard "King" Daley's whims -- why do we have a city council anyway?

The new rules do show the mayor's defeated position, however, as they are much less stringent than his previous mandates. Daley also shied from insisting that there be a one-gun limit and also dropped the idea of expensive and onerous insurance requirements for gun owners, the latter an idea popular with many gun banners...

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[Mobile Vulgus]

Sorry, King Daley, but you can't require expensive licenses and fees to take advantage of a RIGHT!

[Kartographer]

My question is will it still be legal in Chicago to threaten troublesome reports that you are goning to stick a bayonet up the a$$?

[Kozak]

To protect the city against costs for a lawsuit in case a police officer shoots an armed person while responding to a home, Daley also said the city will pursue legislation at the state and federal levels granting liability immunity for first responders and the city.

Cops get to shot citizens for free!

[Redleg Duke]

The citizens of Chicago better vote this dictator-for-life and the rubber stamp city council out in the next election.

[Redleg Duke]

The citizens of Chicago better vote this dictator-for-life and the rubber stamp city council out in the next election.

[LouAvul]

Sure you can. Los Angeles county won't give out a license to carry concealed unless you're a high dollar, high profile celebrity willing to hobnob with those who issue said licenses. That directly violates the "right to bear arms" clause.

Liberals are corrupt and they all watch out for one another.

[FrankR]

I don't know much about Chicago, but could it be that Daley is trying to force another trial to go before the SCOTUS AFTER obama finishes stacking it with uber-libs who might reverse the previous ruling?

Just askin'

[sunny_texan]

So Mayor Daley, after months of careful thought and deliberation, arrogantly concludes that a citizen can clean his gun in his kitchen but not in his garage? Oh, that will work.

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

Dear Mister Daley (cc: Governor Brewer);

I was planning on a trip to Chicago in September to see a couple Cubs games and partake of the fine food and drink in River North. I would have put several hundred dollars into Chicago’s economy. That trip is now off due to your totalitarian policy regarding firearms rights.

I think I will rather go to Arizona to see the D’backs play. Never been to their ballpark, so I can add it to my list. Most important, Arizona honors my concealed carry permit. Not that I would carry to the ballgames, but at other times I wouldn’t be vulnerable.

Next election, I hope the people of Chicago poop in your Post Toasties and tell you SAYONARA, BUCKWHEAT!!!

Have a nice day, Fascist.

[from occupied ga]

Cops get to shot citizens for free!

Nothing new there.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

This is going to have to go right back to SCOTUS!