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It seems that Seattle is at it again, keeping up with the liberal antics of Portland and San Francisco. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and Washington CeaseFire are partnering up with businesses and declaring Gun Free Zones in Seattle.
The most ridiculous statement I've ever read came from the President of CeaseFire, Ralph Fascitelli, where he said; "We know this won't stop someone determined to cause violence, but we hope that standing together and giving bussinesses a tool to say no to guns will change the conversation around gun violence."
??? Yep, that's right, they KNOW it won't stop someone determined to cause violence and that their actions will have no impact on crime.
I guess I will never understand the lack of logic in this argument. They might as well hang a sign that says "Criminals: Come and Get It".
Washington is a very gun friendly state. Unfortunately, the tactic being used here, as stated in the article, is charging those who carry a gun onto private property in these gun free zones with Criminal Trespass. A charge that Seattle judges are too willing to hand out sentences for. In Washington, a trespass conviction pulls your Concealed Pistol Permit.
And yes, one can argue "just don't do business there". And I won't. But there is more to it than that.
I would also suggest reading some of the reader comments. They're pretty good. A lot of examples of a logical thought process.
McGinn, CeaseFire to launch 'Gun Free Zone' program | KING5.com Seattle
The most ridiculous statement I've ever read came from the President of CeaseFire, Ralph Fascitelli, where he said; "We know this won't stop someone determined to cause violence, but we hope that standing together and giving bussinesses a tool to say no to guns will change the conversation around gun violence."
??? Yep, that's right, they KNOW it won't stop someone determined to cause violence and that their actions will have no impact on crime.
I guess I will never understand the lack of logic in this argument. They might as well hang a sign that says "Criminals: Come and Get It".
Washington is a very gun friendly state. Unfortunately, the tactic being used here, as stated in the article, is charging those who carry a gun onto private property in these gun free zones with Criminal Trespass. A charge that Seattle judges are too willing to hand out sentences for. In Washington, a trespass conviction pulls your Concealed Pistol Permit.
And yes, one can argue "just don't do business there". And I won't. But there is more to it than that.
I would also suggest reading some of the reader comments. They're pretty good. A lot of examples of a logical thought process.
McGinn, CeaseFire to launch 'Gun Free Zone' program | KING5.com Seattle