Illinois votes down gun control measure

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http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2009/03/25/breaking_news/doc49cad30fcc13c264567385.txt

House votes down gun control measure
BY KURT ERICKSON, The Southern Springfield Bureau
Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:09 PM CDT
SPRINGFIELD — For the second time in a year, an attempt to toughen state gun laws fell short of passage in the Illinois House.

The proposal, which failed on a 55-60 vote Wednesday, aims to close the so-called private-sale loophole.

Under state law, people buying firearms from private sellers at gun shows must undergo a background check.

But, other private handgun sales are not subject to background checks. Supporters say current law allows guns to get into the hands of criminals who would otherwise not be able to buy firearms.

“We’re not trying to penalize responsible gun owners,” said state Rep. Deborah Graham, D-Chicago.

A majority of lawmakers, however, doubted additional gun laws would stop the violence.

“If they are going to kill you, they are going to kill you,” said state Rep. Eddie Washington, D-Waukegan.

Downstate lawmakers argued that Chicago-area lawmakers are trying to impose stricter gun laws on the rest of the state when the problems of gun violence are primarily limited to within the state’s largest city.

“Gun laws like this are not going to cure your community’s problems,” said state Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro. “There are still going to be criminals.”

“Do you really think that criminals … are going to abide by this law?” added state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg.

The legislation is House Bill 48.

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“Do you really think that criminals … are going to abide by this law?” added state Rep. Brandon Phelps,

  I'm stunned, this remark came from a member of gov't (albeit) at the state level, with a "D" next to his name.

Are they listening at the Federal Level?

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Yes, there are quite a few pro-gun democrats out there. They are just in hiding. 

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Yes, there are quite a few pro-gun democrats out there. They are just in hiding. 

But in Illinois ? Wont they revoke his residency or something ?

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I believe in Illinois they will burn down your house and steal your birthday for being a democrat and being pro-gun??? 

Who knows? Maybe things will change and they will pull their heads out of the butts and quit being so stingy about gun control. I know I would not want to be in Chicago without a heater.

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But in Illinois ? Wont they revoke his residency or something ?

No, the party will simply support your opponent in the next election - money, finding some of your skeletons in the closet, whatever works. It's the Chicago way!

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No, the party will simply support your opponent in the next election - money, finding some of your skeletons in the closet, whatever works. It's the Chicago way!

The Original Chicago Political Motivator,.....

Now we have Rahm Emanuel Another Chi-town gangsta!

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The Original Chicago Political Motivator,.....

Yeah, but Al was for gun control in a use both hands sort of way.