Posted on 11/05/2005 11:06:55 AM PST by SmithL
San Francisco -- Banning guns and booting military recruiters would seem like sure-fire hits with voters in peace-loving San Francisco.
But days before a municipal election, two ballot measures dealing with the typically passion-provoking topics face uncertain fates. One would prohibit the sale of firearms and ammunition, the other would oppose — in word only — the presence of military recruiters at public high schools and colleges.
The rhetoric over the two has been so restrained, in fact, that Mayor Gavin Newsom said he hasn't felt compelled to take a public position on them.
"I haven't given either that much thought, and as mayor you are not supposed to say that," Newsom said. "Both are intellectually interesting, but beyond that people are looking more pragmatically as to whether we repave our roads or whether the community college bond passes."
Most political observers, Newsom included, think the measures will pass Tuesday, but they have sparked so little interest and debate that even the most seasoned pundits can't say for sure.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
So essentially, the people of San Fransisco don't want to prtect the country or themselves. How pathetic.
Are military recruiters not allowed to live there? Will all recruiting offices be forced to close? Will recruiters be allowed to call people living in San Francisco? How about on military bases in San Francisco?
Maybe applicants from San Francisco are to be denied the privilege of enlisting.
That pretty well nails it.
The homos are hoplophobes.
Cna we trade S.F. to France for future considerations?AWB
There are no bases of any kind in SF.
Presidio of SF closed long ago..
If these pass, then the next time SF has a major earthquake, not a single penny of federal money should go to them. Eff 'em, says I.
The homos are hoplophobes.
Not all. Pink Pistols.
On election day - no matter how the votes are actually cast - the bans will be "approved" overwhelmingly.
Forget sending the eeeeeeeeevil National Guard and FEMA to San Fran after the next big earthquake... If they don't want military recruiters, then I don't think we should waste the military to protect and help them...
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