Sat Nov 17, 2012, 06:33 AM
SecularMotion (3,147 posts)
Overland Park wants more legal advice on gun rulesCouncil member Jim Hix, chairman of the public safety committee, said the open carry ordinance prompted a strong negative public reaction over the idea of seeing people walking the streets with guns strapped to their sides.
“We heard loud and clear. It was not popular with the citizens,” he said. Overland Park resident Ed Rowe, who spoke at the meeting Wednesday, said he was among those who would not feel safer seeing armed citizens at a mall or other public setting. “I think we need more restrictions, not fewer,” Rowe said. “I hope you will tighten the rules.” http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/14/3917814/overland-park-will-seek-legal.html#storylink=cpy
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| Author | Time | Post | |
| SecularMotion | Nov 2012 | OP | |
| DrDan | Nov 2012 | #1 | |
| gejohnston | Nov 2012 | #5 | |
| DrDan | Nov 2012 | #6 | |
| holdencaufield | Nov 2012 | #2 | |
| pipoman | Nov 2012 | #11 | |
| PavePusher | Nov 2012 | #3 | |
| slackmaster | Nov 2012 | #4 | |
| AnotherMcIntosh | Nov 2012 | #8 | |
| Clames | Nov 2012 | #7 | |
| PavePusher | Nov 2012 | #9 | |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Nov 2012 | #10 | |
| pipoman | Nov 2012 | #12 |
Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 07:22 AM
DrDan (14,770 posts)
1. a voice of sanity . . . and from Kansas . . . .
Response to DrDan (Reply #1)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:47 AM
gejohnston (12,587 posts)
5. Overland Park is just a bedroom community for KC
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if this were Hays, you would have a point.
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Response to gejohnston (Reply #5)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:06 AM
DrDan (14,770 posts)
6. very familiar with OP - used to live in KCMo and work in OP
Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 08:12 AM
holdencaufield (2,927 posts)
2. Put it on a local ballot initiative ...
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... unless they fear vox populi.
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Response to holdencaufield (Reply #2)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:16 PM
pipoman (10,397 posts)
11. Kansas has preemption on gun laws, as it should be..
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as goes the state, so goes the municipalities..
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Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 08:27 AM
PavePusher (15,374 posts)
3. Just like homosexuals and inter-racial couples shouldn't be allowed to hold hands in public.
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Open exercise of freedom, liberty and Constitutional Rights is BAD. Bad, I say!
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Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 09:49 AM
slackmaster (60,567 posts)
4. Basic gun safety should be taught in public schools
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Response to slackmaster (Reply #4)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 01:57 PM
AnotherMcIntosh (7,559 posts)
8. Isn't teaching "gun safety" one of those RW-NRA talking points?
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Last edited Sat Nov 17, 2012, 02:06 PM USA/ET - Edit history (1) Isn't this a slippery slope?
If gun safety is taught, won't those being taught about gun safety --want to own firearms for self-defense in their homes? --want to own firearms for hunting? --want to own firearms for the sport of target practice? Wouldn't it have more value to teach bean-can throwing in the schools? |
Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:23 AM
Clames (2,038 posts)
7. So why do you care what a republican thinks?
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Oh, so it doesn't matter if it's a right winger as long as they say something you like. Got it. Keep that in mind next time you accuse someone else of using RW talking points.
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Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:01 PM
PavePusher (15,374 posts)
9. Hey Overland, the first question you should ask is:
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"Has Open Carry ever been a problem anywhere?".
The answer is, of course, a resounding "NO." Freedom, Liberty and the open exercise of Constitutional Rights has never been harmful to anyone not suffering from mental illness or Bigotry. And that should be the end of your stupid questions. |
Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:04 PM
Tuesday Afternoon (43,911 posts)
10. Sounds like they need some Good Legal Advice. I hope they hire a competent lawyer
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that specializes in Constitutional Law. Good luck to Overland Park.
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Response to SecularMotion (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:18 PM
pipoman (10,397 posts)

