CRUSHING ILLINOIS GUN CONTROL

Apr 15, 2002 | Lazamataz

[Lazamataz]

Des Plaines (LAZ) -- By a 7 to 1 vote, Des Plaines City Council rejected two sweeping pieces of gun control legislation introduced by Alderman Don Smith and heavily and vocally backed by Richard Daley, the Mayor of Chicago.

Des Plaines is twenty miles from Chicago, and is considered a suburb of the city.

Smith introduced both a set of gun dealer restrictions, and a comprehensive assault weapons ban.

The gun dealer restrictions would have forced gun dealers to pay 55$ to the city, undergo fingerprints, be subjected to a criminal background check, and would have prevented gun dealers from operating in a quarter-mile radius of dozens of types of establishments, virtually preventing any gun and ammunition sales in Des Plaines.

The second ordinance would have banned sales and possession of so-called assault weapons, which were defined by name and by features. There was no provision for grandfathering of existing firerams.

The turnout by those opposed to these measures was so large that both the city council meeting and the overflow room were too full for the Des Plaines firefighters requirements, so the remaining individuals needed to watch television monitors set up in the hallways and lobby. The crowd was overwhelmingly opposed to the measure, and occasionally needed to be quieted by the mayor.

After the resolutions were introduced, each of the Aldermen from each of the other seven wards took turns harshly criticizing the legislation.

One Alderman, Dick Sayad (Ward 4), took personal umberage at the legislation, noting that he is a proud owner of three firearms and that his wife is trained and willing to defend herself when he is away. He also pointed out that the way the legislation was written, that no firearms sales could occur within a quarter mile radius of the son or daughter of any veteran, completely eliminating all firearms sales in the city limits.

Another Alderman, Carla Brookman (Ward 5) remarked that she had a flood of emails and calls, "more than I have on any issue ever", and that not one call or email was in favor of the legislation.

[Lazamataz]

Laz, what is your source on this? It's true he has dropped below radar since the primary; but, this is the first I've heard this. If true, I grieve for him and his family.

cfrels is the source. cfrels, what was your source....?

[Lazamataz]

Now how about that.

Nope, no bias in the press here, nope, move along, nothing to see......

[facedown]

DUH...

I live in Lake County, Des Plaines is in Cook County so look there and voila.

[facedown]

Oops, #123 was supposed to go to you.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

This is the second article on this topic but my reporting is much more in depth. Can we keep this on Breaking News? CHICAGOFARMER, would you have a problem with that?

Go for it.

Chicagofarmer, I apologize for criticizing your god-awful grammar. You are obviously on our side.;)

what are you talking about? It what is in the heart that counts. I will not dishonor my family, my American Revolution roots, nor my fellow patriots. ever.

[Lazamataz]

Well! I am impressed! But, if they are in Cook County, they are forbidden from owning any pistol whatsoever (unless they registered it back in 1973), correct? That means this hearing was strictly related to rifles and shotguns?

Sad place, that Cook County.

[Lazamataz]

Chicagofarmer, I apologize for criticizing your god-awful grammar. You are obviously on our side.;)

This quote is in no way originated by me. :o) I think you're grammer am nice peachy and very.

[facedown]

But, if they are in Cook County, they are forbidden from owning any pistol whatsoever...

I think that's only Chitown proper but I would defer to a Cook County resident.

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Here's an easy way to contact them, you can e-mail them individually here: See post # 86 for automatic link.

Patricia K. Beauvais - no e-mail link Thomas J. Christiansen Laura M. Murphy Dick Sayad Carla Brookman Tom Becker Rosemary S. Argus

MY EMAIL TO THE COUNCILMEN AND COUNCILWOMEN

When I saw your support 7-1 for rejection decided not to speak, as it was not necessary.

I just want to say thank you. Thank you,

Here is what they are saying about you on the internet.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/666657/posts?q=1&&page=1#1

Below my prepared remarks should you be interested.

At the bottom some good self defense and constitutional stuff should you ever need facts in the future.

Good Evening

My name is xxx, I am an Illinois (Naperville) citizen with years of local government and business interaction. Franchising 250 dealerships across the U.S. gives me a unique view of life. Police actions, shootouts, self-defense, women abuse and 911 responses I have studied.

Why am I here? I am here for the weak, the handicap, the elderly, my mother, my wife, my daughter, Mrs. Ruth Price, and abuse woman. My family is, and I am a son of the American Revolution. Two years ago I filled out the FOID application and joined 1.5 million IL citizens.

I am here to ask each and every one of you, to be leaders for the American citizens rights. George Washington said, “Put nothing but Americans on duty tonight. Do we have Americans on duty?

Socialism, and Communism doctrines know disarming citizens is a key strategy in total police power; thugs, felons, and bad guys applaud disarming citizens. Our Bill of Rights says otherwise.

Our prison system manages 6 million, 2 million in prison, and 4 million on parole. They live in our neighborhoods, crossing our path daily. It is where you live and where you travel.

I not here spreading fear, however, Illinois State police say, Alderman Murphy, Brookmann, Beauvais. you have a registered sex offender living nearby.

Des Plaines domiciles in COOK County and live with 5000 pedophiles. Will you trust your life to published 911 response times, 24/365? Remember it is an average, I would not.

In 1999 the IL crime felony index reports annually each citizen has a 1 in 20 chance of being a felony victim. How many of these crimes were stopped by police?

Council members please publish the pray your citizens must pray as they wait for 911 help.

80 million Firearm owners honor the ½ million-hardworking policemen and criminologists, who know about self-defense and the criminal mind.

Citizens use firearms, 2 ½ million times annually (every 13 seconds) in self-defense situations. The thug avoid firearm owners not wanting to get shot thus prey on the weak. Will you be ready for your personal, regional or national emergency.

Thank you.

HEAR THE TRUTH.

See post 86 for automatic emailing.

* George Washington Said "Only put Americans on guard tonight. *

In 1987 only eight states had Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW). Today you can count 33 states with shall issue CCW, and 11 states with may issue.

Then we have the six states with no issue. However of the six states, OH, MO, WI, MN, and KS are working hard and have bills pending. OH is closest with MO, WI, and KS closest to passing a CCW law. Illinois NRA grass roots group is dead at the morge on th CCW issue.

Semper Fi

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[Lazamataz]

I think that's only Chitown proper but I would defer to a Cook County resident.

OH! Outstanding. I'm glad they were able to keep the wolf inside the Sh***y of Chicago limits.

[Lazamataz]

With Jim Ryan, we at least can TALK about a CCW. With Rod Fagojevich, we can forget about a CCW for AT LEAST four years.

[patriot_wes]

Sometimes - the Constitution Rocks!

[TheRightGuy]

But, if they are in Cook County, they are forbidden from owning any pistol whatsoever...

I think that's only Chitown proper but I would defer to a Cook County resident.

Pistols are not banned in Des Plaines! ... and won't be any time soon, thanks in part to our efforts last night. You can buy'em and shoot'em at Maxons!

[RedWing9]

What's this from that story??? "Gun: Council members say changes not warranted" Was that supposed to be a link to another story or something. Can't find anything, but just found it odd to be there... I think they could have done better justice to the real story by printing more quotes from some of the other alderman...

[Lazamataz]

Hells bells! They should have hired me! My reporting was better!

[TheRightGuy]

Perhaps I should include a link to this thread in the email thank-you note I am sending to the Des Plaines City Council members.

[diotima]

Ya did good my boy....

I'll be in touch about using the pictures.

[Lazamataz]

Smart!

[Saundra Duffy]

I think I wanna move to Illinois! Way to go, FReepers!

[TheRightGuy]

BTW, Laz, was last night the first public announcement of your upcoming life-changing event?