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[handyflyer]

I have been reading a lot of peoples comments about Brandon's newest bill. And quite honestly, a lot of people are sounding like whinny babies. This is by far not a perfect bill. But, it is Shall issue, no carve out for Cook Count, and preemptive for the whole state (HUGE). Plus the CFP and Cook County "assault weapons" ban go away. We need to realise that we live in Illinois. Not Arizona or Texas. If you offered this bill up in California or New York, they would be jumping for joy. It is a very good start for RTC here in Illinois.
Yes the restriction for Public Transportation does suck big time. However, Wisconsin, Miami and St. Louis to name a few do not allow carry as well on public transportation.
Folks, the reality is that this is the last chance we have on this. There is no cliff. It's Raoul's bill or this. If you think for one second that we can simply get Raoul's bill through and then have the courts make it all better, you're wrong. The court said there are "reasonable" restrictions allowed in concealed carry. What those "reasonable" restrictions are for the court vs us could be vastly different. I'm not willing to take my chances.
Madigan is done playing games. This is his baby to get everyone a little something. A wise man told me that if everyone is a little p***** off at the end of the negotiations, then it is a good compromise. And I gotta say, the other side is WAY more p***** off than we are.
Let's stay together on this. This is the best we are going to get. Torpedo this and goodbye RTC in Illinois. Rauol's bill WILL get voted in and no one will carry. Is that what you really want??
Stop pounding your fists like babies and act like the adults we all are.

[RockerXX]

handyflyer, on 23 May 2013 - 03:02 AM, said:

Stop pounding your fists like babies and act like the adults we all are.

I am an adult, one with convictions that I will not compromise because of my zip code...  That is why I will continue to fight against and refuse to accept or endorse legislation that blatantly violates my Constitutional Rights on multiple levels, something that is simply unacceptable for me as an adult to compromise upon...

Edited by RockerXX, Today, 03:11 AM.