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2013-05-17 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Fred 2013-05-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 but it would be interesting to watch pro-gun politicians defend a vote to defeat a bill that for the first time establishes concealed carry in Illinois

I wonder if the Tribune ever considered the argument that a lousy concealed carry bill may be worse than no concealed carry bill.

Posted by Pappy 2013-05-17 12:51|| 2013-05-17 12:51|| Front Page Top

#2 If you're going to pass a law only giving a small fraction of the populace the right to use effective self-defense away from their homes, why not go all the way and leave things where noone can?

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2013-05-17 14:15|| 2013-05-17 14:15|| Front Page Top

#3 Illinois politicians will back up and give the absolute minimum ground. They do not want an armed public, and they will obstruct at every opportunity that they can get away with.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2013-05-17 15:13|| 2013-05-17 15:13|| Front Page Top

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