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Daley rips legislator's gun training proposal
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| Last Edited | RBH Mar 24, 2009 08:38pm |
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| News Date | Wednesday, March 25, 2009 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Mayor Daley is seething over a West Side legislator’s suggestion that children be educated about gun safety and gun use.
State Rep. Annazette Collins (D-Chicago) said she believes that education is the key to gun safety, and said a hands-on approach is the key to taking away the mystery and allure of guns.
“Downstate they teach you that guns are meant for hunting, for protection,” she said. “Here in the urban cities, all they see are guns on TV and they gun down people.”
Opponents filled a town hall meeting Monday night in Garfield Park, and Mayor Daley is adding his voice to the outrage.
“It’s the silliest position I’ve ever heard taken,” Daley said.
Daley said putting guns in the hands of more children is the last thing the city of Chicago needs.
“It would be different if they have an interest and the family takes them so they’re going out hunting,” he said. “Don’t you think we should concentrate on math, science, reading, attendance, keeping children in school, after-school programs? I think the representative should put her priorities in order.” |
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