New Mayor in B-more

[gruube]

For those who care the city is getting a new mayor soon. I saw mayor Blake on a news conference the other day. One of her first orders of business is to get tougher gun laws in the city (go figure). Apparently there are different guideline and penalties for using a handgun versus a rifle in an armed robbery. It seems that you will get a stiffer penalty if you use a handgun. Now using common sense it seems to me that armed robbery is armed robbery no matter what the weapon of choice. This city is unbelievable. What will they come up with next?

 

[Hawkeye]

She's more of Dixon all over again. They're from the same group of people that have been on the city council forever. I am SO glad I don't live in the city.

 

[august1410]

She's more of Dixon all over again. They're from the same group of people that have been on the city council forever. I am SO glad I don't live in the city.

The new city council president also has some residency issues, has said he will appoint a few Dixon appointees and has really bad taste in eyeglasses.

 

[ChannelCat]

What an idiot. THe NRA ILA news page just linked to this:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md.guns03feb03,0,7203271.story

 

[rob-cubed]

One of her first orders of business is to get tougher gun laws in the city (go figure). Apparently there are different guideline and penalties for using a handgun versus a rifle in an armed robbery.

Those caught with illegal handguns in Baltimore city aren't kept off the streets long enough to discourage them from carrying in the future. So if this is what she means by "tougher gun laws" then great, but we all know it just translates to a less gun-friendly environment for the rest of us.

The laws are already in place, the problem is lack of resources to enforce them. Too many cases thrown out and too many early paroles for people who clearly constitute a danger.

 

[rob-cubed]

Just read the article: the police commissioner is "warning delegates about getting lost 'in the philosophical hoo-ha' of a broader gun control debate".

Them's some real high-falutin' political words there. If it wasn't about my freedoms I would find it funny.

 

[2Asales&Supplies]

I'm gonna send her some giftcards.

 

[novus collectus]

I'm gonna send her some giftcards.

 

[august1410]

You can't send them directly, you have to go through an established charity. The mayor will appropriate them at that time.

 

[gruube]

I feel the same way rob-cubed.

 

[BenL]

She's more of Dixon all over again. They're from the same group of people that have been on the city council forever. I am SO glad I don't live in the city.

Actually, she's more like omalley (which can be worse). At least with cracky, you knew exactly what she was thinking. Blake is more of a omalley-slime-snake-in-the-grass politician. It's going to be an interest few years.

I wish the housing market would come back, already.

 

[Merlin]

For those who care the city is getting a new mayor soon. I saw mayor Blake on a news conference the other day. One of her first orders of business is to get tougher gun laws in the city (go figure). Apparently there are different guideline and penalties for using a handgun versus a rifle in an armed robbery. It seems that you will get a stiffer penalty if you use a handgun. Now using common sense it seems to me that armed robbery is armed robbery no matter what the weapon of choice. This city is unbelievable. What will they come up with next?

Common sense? That has never been a requirement to be a politics. Moreso for the new mayor because I hear she comes from a big political family, so she has had that silver spoon that opens the doors easier for her then most.

 

[Merlin]

Just read the article: the police commissioner is "warning delegates about getting lost 'in the philosophical hoo-ha' of a broader gun control debate".

Them's some real high-falutin' political words there. If it wasn't about my freedoms I would find it funny.

Talk about funny, am I the only one who has a hard time keeping a straight face anytime the Baltimore police commissioner is talking on TV? Is that guy for real?

 

[grb]

In the words of Pete Townsend:

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss...

 

[fivepointstar]

IF anyone gives a d*mn looks like they are going to swear her in as we speak.

I just want to know the weather forecast for this weekend.

 

[august1410]

Watching the swearing in. Not so much a fan of the new mayor, but I like the tradition of the ceremony itself.

 

[Squad40]

The only upside with her for me is she's always looked out for the fire dept, and we could use a mayor that won't constantly try to shit all over us.

 

[Ethan83]

After reading the article, her position mostly makes sense to me, and it doesn't offend me. I don't really see it encroaching on gun rights, as it's only a charge to be used when a crime is committed. However, it is still true that it will accomplish absolutely nothing as far as preventing, stopping, or deterring crime. It's stupid, but not offensively so.

 

[MDMOUNTAINEER]

I need to move!
One day I'm gonna do it. I'll be a Maryland Shooter in TN.
I might even visit

 

[Bullfrog]

I need to move!
One day I'm gonna do it. I'll be a Maryland Shooter in TN.
I might even visit

You may not have to go that far west. WV is starting to sound good to me...

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=31219
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The first of these bills is HB4265. This bill prohibits the taking of lawfully possessed arms and ammunition during a declared state of emergency or riot. Hurricane Katrina anyone?
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HB4325 is essentially an Alaska-style carry bill. If passed, this bill would remove the requirement for concealed carry licensing.
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The voice of sanity...

I hope all those proposed bills pass.