Mayor's gun triggers criticism - and an award

Balyimore Sun ^ | July 8, 2007 | Madison Park

[George - the Other]

Mayor S. Fred Simmons' habit of carrying a gun around Aberdeen has received criticism from residents in recent weeks.

Last week, it got him an award.

An organization Simmons says he had never heard of announced it has bestowed upon him the Responsible Democracy Award - because he carries a gun and isn't afraid to say so.

[goldstategop]

Its just a sign of the times when the know-nothings criticize Hiz Honnah for packing heat. Yet those same illiterates swoon when Michael Bloomberg goes after gun shops.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[George - the Other]

In Maryland, most of the libs are concentrated around B’more and Montgomery Cty. The rest of the state is more conservative.

The thing is B’more has had a tremendous increase in handgun violence, but the city government is stymied. Even when tough measures are proposed, Mayor Shelia Dixon poo-poos them.

She just doesn't get it! Thugs carry guns at will but the law-abiding citizens hands are tied.

George

[kinoxi]

The fact that she is a ‘caretaker’ mayor until the next election should be noted. A headless chicken could do better than o’malley.

[marktwain]

“..a number of residents criticized Simmons for carrying a gun, saying it made Aberdeen appear unsafe.”

The left is always all about appearances. Reality is optional to them.