[rellimpank]

--the usual--

[Sacajaweau]

Why not a simple....No weapons beyond this line? That’s not taking them away. It’s being smart.

[a fool in paradise]

Although many protesters no doubt will show up in Cleveland, we wonder how many will quietly stay home, unnerved at the thought of marching amid so much firepower.

Safer than a weekend in Chicago.

[corkoman]

An armed society is a polite society.

[apillar]

Although many protesters no doubt will show up in Cleveland, we wonder how many will quietly stay home, unnerved at the thought of marching amid so much firepower.

Translation: "We might not get the riots and intimidation we want because the convention attendees will be able to defend themselves."

[grania]

In a safety zone that's been established around the convention hall, there's a long list of what can't be brought in. It includes tennis balls! But because of OH's gun laws, it doesn't include weapons for those who have valid permits. Guns are of course not allowed inside the convention center.

I'm pro-second amendment but anti-gun for myself. But c'mon. Guns ok; tennis balls not ok?

[Sooth2222]

"The chilling effect is a problem cropping up even at local community meetings across the country as more state legislatures permit people to openly carry formidable firearms."

I wouldn't click the link, but then what's Chicago's problem since they don't allow much carry of any kind, open or concealed? (I would expect there to be more Homeland Security and Secret Service snipers than armed Black Panthers and Hell's Angels outside the convention.)

[EBH]

Sad, sad editorial as the author doesn’t seem to realize most of the shootings they are citing happened in the prescribed ‘gun free zones.’

[GMMC0987]

If only Cleveland would create a gun free utopia like Chicago!

[mikeandike]

I don’t fear the weapon I fear those willing to use a weapon. And there are more weapons than guns to choose from.

[Little Ray]

People may have right to give “thunderous voice” to issues they care about, but they don’t have the right harass or attack people, obstruct access, and destroy property.
We know from past behavior that is just what these scumbags will do.
Furthermore, there are already rumors that they Mayor of Cleveland has told the police to ‘stand down’ and not protect the GOP convention.
Maybe armed citizens will help restrain the scum.

[NorthMountain]

This twink has no trouble "chilling" the exercise of our right to keep and bear arms, but worries about "chilling" our right to free speech.

He can piss off. We must be free to exercise both, and let the chips fall where they may.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

...formidable firearms.

Which one's are not? Tripe squared from the rag!

[FlingWingFlyer]

And the greatness of gun laws is going on display in France and other European countries right now. These clowns are idiots.

[goldstategop]

I prefer OH over France.

In France, you can’t defend your life but an Islamic terrorist can take yours.

Here you can shoot back.

[flamberge]

Although many protesters no doubt will show up in Cleveland, we wonder how many will quietly stay home, unnerved at the thought of marching amid so much firepower

All of them should stay home if they have any sense.

The New Black Panthers have publically announced their plans to attend the "protests" carrying their own firearms. They do not seem very unnerved at the prospect of "marching amid so much firepower".

Actual convention delegates will of course be disarmed while inside the assembly area, and extremely vulnerable when in-transit to their hotels.

Police are complaining about staff shortages. There are allegations of "stand-down" orders that will be given from the top commanders.

It's about time to start placing our bets on the outcome.

[SaraJohnson]

The bullies are afraid that the targets might be armed.