Seattle: Mayor moves to ban guns with executive order

[ericire12]

http://kuow.org/DefaultProgram.asp?ID=15108

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wants all city property to be gun–free. Last Friday he signed an Executive Order that bans firearms on public property, including parks and community centers.

MAYOR NICKELS SIGNED THE ORDER FOLLOWING A RECENT SHOOTING AT SEATTLE CENTER. TWO WEEKS AGO, THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED AT FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. THE SUSPECT HAS A HISTORY OF DRUG ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. YET LAST YEAR HE WAS ISSUED A CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT. NICKELS SAYS IT IS NOT HIS GOAL TO INFRINGE ON PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO POSSESS FIREARMS, RATHER TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE'S SAFE IN PUBLIC SPACES.

NICKELS: "We can't wait for another incident, we're taking action now. This is a small step, and hopefully not the last step in protecting the public from gun violence."

[Hazcat]

I read this story and the A-hole KNOWS that his order is illegal!  When you knowingly break the law you go to jail!

[ericire12]

I read this story and the A-hole KNOWS that his order is illegal!  When you knowingly break the law you go to jail!

Bullseye!

But sadly, you and I both know that he will not be held accountable.

[TAB]

wait so its wrong for a properity owner to control what is allowed on thier properity?

if you say yes, tell me when you want me to drop off a drum or two of hazmat.

[CurrieS103]

The NRA should be all over this guy

[Sponsor]

[ericire12]

The NRA should be all over this guy

Should, being the operative word there.

[Pathfinder]

Take names.

Never forget.

[tombogan03884]

wait so its wrong for a properity owner to control what is allowed on thier properity?

if you say yes, tell me when you want me to drop off a drum or two of hazmat.

It isn't his property.

[DDMac]

I would demand an explaination from the mayor as to what effect this restriction would have had on the shooter? Grandstanding, pure and simple.
Mac.

[TAB]

It isn't his property.

is he in charge of said property?    if yes, then he does have the authority  to dictate policy with in the bounds of the law.