Last night, a few Tea Party types and I went to the Beloit City Council meeting, again to argue for no ban on legal weapons in public buildings.
One woman spoke in favor of a ban - said she would "feel safer" if she knew good folk were disarmed. Didn't seem to realize that only good folk would obey the rule.
Several people spoke against the ban, including your truly.
They amended the original ordinance to exempt park washrooms - so at least an armed citizen can relieve himself legally.
they set fines of $300 for the first "offense", then $400, and $500, for those who keep on insisting on their right to self-defense.
No mention of enforcement procedures was made, so there will be m=no metal detectors or TSA gropers. At least the bad guys won't have to work so hard to get in.
No mention of whether the Beloit bus lines will be free-fire zones.
The city attorney said he thinks "municipal immunity" applies, so there's no legal downside to banning self-defense - the victims won't be able to sue.
The final vote was 4-2 in favor. Haynes and Van De Bogart voted NAY.
Remember - it's better to be judged by twelve than carried by six, and when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.
I pray the Beloit City Council does not learn the hard way what a stupid thing they did.
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