Posted on 06/26/2010 5:03:23 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
If the high court overturns ban, he said he's ready to jump into action. Reporting Suzanne Le Mignot CHICAGO (CBS) ― Forty-eight hours from now, the Supreme Court could overturn Chicago's handgun ban. Mayor Daley says he's ready to act if that happens, as CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
The mayor said legislation would immediately be introduced in City Council. He said the violence last weekend, 54 people shot, 10 of those people dead, shows the need for the city's handgun ban to remain in place. The mayor also said, taking control of the violence starts with residents, taking a stand.
Members of New Life Covenant Church and other organizations lined 79th Street, from Dobson to the Dan Ryan Expressway, asked God for mercy on their community -- 3,000 strong with heads bowed.
"There's power in numbers and we outnumber any gang banger, any drug dealer or anybody with guns," said Pastor John Hannah of New Life Covenant Church.
Their message, wanting gun violence to end in the city, is not lost on Mayor Daley.
Monday, the Supreme Court is expected to issue their ruling on Chicago's handgun ban. There's speculation, the ban will be overturned. Daley said legislation would immediately be introduced in city council.
"Guns are not the answer. Like in a home or outside a home, to solve all the issues confronting people. If allow it, if you allow guns to overtake us, they will overtake you," Daley said.
"I'm still optimistic they're not gonna overturn it. I think it's getting into the state's ability to govern themselves, but we'll be prepared for that," said Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis. "We've discussed a lot of options, but we really can't move too far forward, until you really know what you have. The challenge is, once they make this decision, it's in effect immediately."
Weis on Friday announced that Ernest Brown, the chief of the organized crime division, was promoted to Deputy Superintendent of the Patrol Division, replacing Dan Dugan. But Saturday, Weis said he changed the leadership of his department's patrol division to inject a shot of innovation and bolster officers' ability to forge bonds with community residents to tackle the gang problem and fight crime across the city.
Ronald Holt lost his son Blair to gun violence in 2007. Holt is now the Director of the CAPS (Community Alternative Policing Strategy) program for the city.
"Well of course we hope that the Supreme Court does not overturn the ruling because the handgun ban in Chicago is still a tool in the shed, not just for the Chicago Police Department, but for the community as well," Holt said.
Like Blair Holt, Joyce Hunter's son, Julius Birdine was also shot to death in 2007. Hunter said the Supreme court overturning the city's handgun ban, would mean only one thing.
"More killing. More killing. More killing. And it needs to stop. It needs to stop. We need to save our youth," Hunter said.
So does Walter Jacobson.
When it comes to the safety of young people in the city, the mayor announced a number of new programs, among them, one connecting curfew violators with positive activities and mentoring.
Uh, because it's working so well, right?
Because, obviously it's doing a great job!
Daley talking about states rights, thats rich.
Thanks for reminding me to prep for it, also. Pick up some beer . . . maybe stop by my gunshop in the suburbs . . . .
can’t argue with that logic.
“He said the violence last weekend, 54 people shot, 10 of those people dead, shows the need for the city’s handgun ban to remain in place.”
Yes....It’s working so well now!
It works....why fix it?..../sarc
The thought of Daley being led away in handcuffs by Federal Marshalls is a beautiful thing.
Daley has such limited insight as to the problem that it is truly astounding that he can walk and talk.
The mayor and Chicago are lawless jack booted thugs.
The mayor and Chicago are lawless jack booted thugs.
It’s obvious that Mayor Daley doesn’t understand much about guns. When he was holding one and got angry, he offered to stick it up a guy’s ass.
Also says a lot about his mindset, methinks.
“I’m still optimistic they’re not gonna overturn it. I think it’s getting into the state’s ability to govern themselves, but we’ll be prepared for that,” said Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis.”
I wonder how many other constitutional protections are seen as impeding their ability to govern in Chicago?
what is irsa?
Illinois State Rifle Association.
It pleases me to think of anyone who objects to the Second Amendment being led away for denying that right to U. S. Citizens.
What doesn’t please me as much, is the idea that other less favorable actions might be based on the idea the federal government can step in and do whatever it damn well pleases whenever it damn well pleases.
Today a justified action.
Tomorrow?
And with the twisted logic our leaders exhibit today, they’ll use Daily as an example to justify whatever they want to do.
“You guys didn’t mind last time...”
“54 people shot, 10 of those people dead, shows the need for the city’s handgun ban to remain in place. “
Yep, it’s really working good there isn’t it Dizzy Daley? Maybe you should stop digging?
Yes, another social program for the “disadvantaged” and all those wild, out of control, wild and crazy Amish “youts” in Chicago will do the trick won’t it.
Try rounding up the criminal thugs and throw their butts in prison for a long time, or,....gasp,...try killing a few of the miscreants and see if that doesn’t calm things down.
It couldn’t be the “African Hypen American” “culture” and philosophical ethos of that segment of the population could it?
There are actually a whole lot of people who deserve the killing that they receive.
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