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Malum Prohibitum

by Dave September 1, 2010 civil liberties

The NY Times reports that Chicago’s gun ordinance, as well as state gun laws, aren’t successfully used to deter violent crime. HT Uncle.“We do bypass our ordinance because the penalties are more serious under state laws,” Ms. Hoyle said. “But the…

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Malum Prohibitum

by Dave September 1, 2010 civil liberties

The NY Times reports that Chicago’s gun ordinance, as well as state gun laws, aren’t successfully used to deter violent crime. HT Uncle.“We do bypass our ordinance because the penalties are more serious under state laws,” Ms. Hoyle said. “But there’s this idea that we didn’t really enforce the ordinance, and that’s just not true. [...]

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Brady Bunch Endorses Self-Defense

by Dave August 9, 2010 civil liberties

Michigan man shoots at five would-be robbers who accosted him in his driveway. Which would be illegal under the new Chicago gun regulations. Peter Hamm of the Brady Bunch says it was justified.Alphecca:Well that’s a Kodak moment. Of course, if it wer…

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Brady Bunch Endorses Self-Defense

by Dave August 9, 2010 civil liberties

Michigan man shoots at five would-be robbers who accosted him in his driveway. Which would be illegal under the new Chicago gun regulations. Peter Hamm of the Brady Bunch says it was justified.Alphecca:Well that’s a Kodak moment. Of course, if it were left to the Brady Bunch, the hurdles to legal gun ownership would be [...]

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