The Rulers of the Dictatorship of Illinois simply will NOT allow the will of the people to find expression.
But... but.... the anti-17th amendment crowd have explained to us over and over again on FR that state governments no longer have any power and are totally subservient to the federal government.
Therefore, NO WAY could Pat Quinn, Rahm Emanuel, or Mike Madigan interfere with a federal law like the 2nd amendment. They're COMPLETELY powerless until we repeal the 17th and "restore our Republic"! (plus, as the anti-17th amendment crowd has also "explained", Democrats would NEVER thumb their nose at the federal government and ALWAYS think whatever the federal government decides is the BEST choice)
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