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Via Mike, we learn that the press is suddenly concerned about state sovereignty:
Concealed-weapons measure shoots holes in state sovereignty.
Go on.
It makes no sense to make cities such as Los Angeles and Boston, which have significant urban crime, to conform to the politics of rural places. Nor is there much sense in forcing urban police officers to make instant decisions on the legitimacy of pieces of paper handed to them by menacing looking people packing heat.
Yet, the same press is usually willing to support forcing rural areas to comply with urban policies.
Also, the article is called Our view on fighting crime, equating lawful handgun carry permit holders with criminals.
July 23rd, 2009 at 10:19 am
Was the press concerned about “states rights” when they were pushing for a Federal AWB? Of course not.
July 23rd, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hmmm… where’s the ACLU when the press calls for treating ‘menacing-looking people’ differently.
What color are these ‘menacing-looking people’ the press wants officers to be distrustful of?
July 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, but never “menacing-looking”. Cool! Makes me feel all studly and such. 🙂
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Freeholder – Yeah, I never knew a 6ft ~150 pound guy with a slight limp was considered “menacing looking” by today’s standards.