[neverdem]

I oppose resricting a "privilege" to a select few, what is a natural right.

[neverdem]

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[AngryJawa]

Don't worry though. Illinois isn't going to become like its neighbors -- Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri or Iowa -- any time soon. Surely not another Indiana...

God forbid that happens. Sheesh!

[Little Ray]

Ditto Every law-abiding individual should be able to pack heat... not just ex-cops.

[AdamSelene235]

How can anyone oppose letting retired police carry guns?

Easy, Article I Section 9

No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.

[Ken H]

No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

-- From Amendment 14, Section 1

[thoughtomator]

It's too bad that they're already retired... should apply it to active cops while off-duty, too. Then they can be just like everyone else, and see how they like it.

[MIchaelTArchangel]

While I agree that I too oppose as a special privilege what should be the natural right of all, I want to state that you apparently have not lived in Massachusetts. If you did -- assuming you looked at the FBI and the local police, you would insist those thugs were the first to be disarmed!

[mindjam]

How can anyone oppose letting retired police carry guns?

That's pretty easy to do if you've seen how some of the local cops handle their guns, not to mention the "us vs. them" attitudes that many current and retired cops have. Yeah, I know they're the exception rather than the rule but there seem to be a lot of "exceptions" around here. Once you've seen a cop practicing at the local range where he managed to hit a full size human silhouette target at 20 feet twice out of 15 shots you start to pray that you're never anywhere near them when they have to draw their gun.

[archy]

How can anyone oppose letting retired police carry guns?

Why would it surprise anyone that the criminals and their mouthpieces hate the idea of retired cops being armed, just as they hate the idea that their potential victims might be.

Clearly, former police deserve to be just as well-armed, and as often, as everyone else. And no better.

[Barlowmaker]

If I were a Chicago taxpayer, I wouldn't want to risk a huge tort liability should some retired cop, with a specially issued license, plug some guy. The plaintiff attorney is going to sue Chicago, not the cop. When you retire or quit the Force, you hand in your badge and your gun. They belong to the city and the public. After that, you're a private citizen with all the rights and limitations as any other citizen.