[re_tail20]

Schoenberg is not running for re-election this year. He probably supports this anyway, but his not running probably gives him added eagerness to speak out.

With Chicago’s past of either gangster or criminal violence, it’s not surprising that its leaders are squeamish about allowing even normal access to firearms.

Chicago and Illinois will be the last City and State to allow concealed carry, long after everyone else has already done it.

[marktwain]

This is a negotiation tactic by Rahm. Put forward the ridiculous registration issue so it can be traded away. He is losing in the courts on this, and the State legislature is getting close to passing a shall issue law despite his opposition.

Now, he has something to negotiate with. “Drop the shall issue, and I will drop the registration.”