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 Yesterday the Illinois concealed handgun bill went down to defeat.  The measure fell 6 votes short of the required supermajority.  For a state wide law to pass in that state and therefore take precedence over local laws, it has to pass with a supermajority.  Therefore even though the vote was 65 to 32 in favor of the measure, Illinois criminals don't have to worry about encountering lawfully armed citizens.  The season is still open and citizens are not allowed to provide for their own self defense.

"That particular bill is one that will not in any way protect public safety. It'll do the opposite," Quinn said.

The Democratic governor drew strong disagreement from the gun bill's sponsor, Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg: "We are at the criminals' mercy."

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The Illinois House Agriculture and Conservation Committee approved the concealed carry bill 12 to 1 today.  The bill is inching its way slowly forward.  Now Pat Quinn, the governor of Illinois has vowed to veto it when it passes.

There is little doubt that the measure will end up passing. 

Democratic Rep. Brandon Phelps, who also sponsored the bill, told the Pantagraph. "But, we're moving forward with the bill. ... I don't think there is anything wrong with people protecting themselves."

Quinn doesn't care if the people want to be able to protect themselves.  He is the governor and he knows best how you should live your life.  How dare you take responsibility for your own safety. Continue Reading »

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