"Laws are for LITTLE people..!
Posted on 01/07/2019 8:28:54 AM PST by Para-Ord.45
CHICAGO (CBS) — He’s been a staunch supporter of gun control measures for decades, but in a surprising twist, federal prosecutors revealed Thursday that nearly two dozen firearms were discovered in Ald. Ed Burke’s offices during their raids in November.
It’s still not known if the guns that were found in November were discovered at Burke’s ward office or at City Hall, but it’s hard to miss the irony of a staunch gun control advocate having to turn over 23 guns as a condition of his bond.
From outlawing cell phone cases shaped like guns to bans on concealed weapons in places that serve alcohol and broadening the gun offender registry in Chicago, Ald. Ed Burke’s aldermanic record has defined him as an ardent supporter of gun control.
That’s why many people did a double take when federal prosecutors announced that investigators had found nearly two dozen guns not in his home but in his offices.
And a sources tells CBS 2 the weapons were at least at one time on display in cases at his office at City Hall.
Signs posted outside prohibit anyone – even a concealed carry permit holder – from bringing a gun into the government building, but as an alderman, Burke may have enjoyed special privileges.
An 1872 law designating aldermen as “peace officers” allows Burke to carry a weapon.
State records show the former cop has also been a licensed private detective and a licensed private security contractor since the 80s, with a valid Firearms Control Card.
Sources tell CBS 2 another reason the guns may have been allowed was because many are old and of historic significance.
But ironically, less than a month ago, Burke made this comment at a gun buyback event with police: “Any of those guns that are sitting in your closet that your relative may have brought back from the First World War, Second World War, Korea, bring them in get your 100 bucks get those guns off the street.”
CBS 2 reached out to Burke’s lawyer and federal prosecutors to clarify details about the guns, where exactly they were kept and whether any were actually in working order but have not received any response.
"Laws are for LITTLE people..!
This city alderman is representative of the jerks that wish to remove the average citizens' right to protect oneself. Once they get the guns concentration camps are going to be the next step. Ocasio Cortez is a template.
Guns for ME, but not for thee
Gun control for thee, but not for me...
You can have my guns when they are empty, but THEY AIN’T EMPTY YET!
Pin stripes and pinky rings.
Greasy Elitist SOB.
Eff chi-town. Carry freely.
Right, a pinky ring is a tell. He should complete the look with a mini pony tail. Jus another elitist punk.
Socialism for thee, but not for me.
Bump
“...Once they get the guns, concentration camps are going to be the next step.”
Who’s going to confiscate the guns?
Who’s going to build the concentration camps (staffing them is easy; hire illegals with no qualms about killing)?
Gungrabbers only think they’re omnipotent and immortal and that whatever they do will not be resisted.
I understand and commend your point... but every generation is bred and raised to submit.
“but in a surprising twist”
No, nothing surprising at all about this. Gun control advocate, or “@$$holes” as I like to call them, always think they deserve guns and no one else does.
But what gets me is that the article isn’t making the slightest deal over the fact that a lawmaker can’t follow a law - and needs arrested - but that he has guns.
We’re numb to lawmakers being arrested now ?
Not so surprising when you consider the history of "anti-gun" California State Senator Leeland Yee.
He redefined “gun control” by getting as many guns under his control for profit as he could. And let’s not forget Piston Packin’ (Don) Perata, another cartoon from a previous sting in Sacramento, who, by the way, was packin’ when his car was jacked in Oakland with him in it. Standard liberal: firearm as fashion accessory.
Reminds me of that now deceased Washington DC columnist.................
Oops, some Rat screwed up, Alderman Scumbag was supposed to be Above The Law!
He’s as filthy a control freak as a democrat can be. Known as “the ban man”, here’s a partial list of his targets:
Handguns
Handguns in restaurants
Body armor for civilians
Plastic knives
Spray paint
Horse drawn carriages
Trans fats
Indoor smoking
Outdoor smoking
Tobacco chew at professional baseball games
Flavored e cigs
Foie gras
Energy drinks.
Throughout his miserable tenure he has had a particular hard on for law abiding gun owners and tobacco. A thoroughly despicable prick.
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