Reason #4298743 not to live in ill-a-noy

[Norm357]

SOURCE

Wilmette officials upset at law that protects gun owners
November 18, 2004 (Wilmette, Ill.) — Officials in this suburb north of Chicago are searching for new ways to make it difficult to own a gun after Illinois lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to give new legal protection to homeowners who use a banned handgun to shoot burglars. Because Wilmette operates under home rule, the Village Board might adopt a local ordinance exempting the community from the law, which went into effect Tuesday, village attorney Timothy Frenzer said Wednesday.

Under the new state law, someone who shoots an intruder on his or her property could not be convicted of violating a local gun ban. The new law does not, however, prevent state charges if prosecutors believe the shooting itself was a crime.

The bill's supporters saw it as a statement of support for the basic concept that people should be able to defend themselves in their own homes. Opponents viewed it as an attempt to undercut local gun laws.

"The point, I think, was to do a favor for the gun lobby," Frenzer said.

It was inspired by the case of Hale DeMar, a Wilmette restaurant owner who shot a burglar who had broken into his home twice. County prosecutors declined to press charges for the shooting, but Wilmette officials charged DeMar with breaking the city's ban on handguns.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich vetoed the bill earlier this year, arguing it would encourage people to defy local gun laws. But House lawmakers were able to override the veto with a 85-30 vote.

Wilmette Village President Nancy Canafax said she was not surprised by the House's action.

"It's just always frustrating and aggravating that Springfield can decide a very local issue like this," Canafax said. "We don't impose our laws on handguns anywhere else."

[Jynkxxie]

Yep, I will stick with visiting...Thanks!

[Netopalis]

Thankgod I live in oklahoma. I'm with Jynkxxie Im going to stick with visiting too.

[Gooch]

What can I say? The democrats own this state so left wing ideals are the norm here.

[Norm357]

The democrats own this state so left wing ideals are the norm here.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Gooch! Rephrase that PLEASE!!!!!!!! :eek: :D

[Johninaustin]

Just out of curiosity, What is the penalty for violating their gun ban? A cite? They certainly cannot put anyone in prison.

[MOCOP]

The problem with Il is Chicago. If Springfield would let the bastion of festering liberlism secede.It might be a nice place.

[cecilVA]

The problem with Il is Chicago. If Springfield would let the bastion of festering liberlism secede.It might be a nice place.

Excellent point...Chicago and Cook County won that state for Kerry, nothing else.

[MOCOP]

I live about 100 miles from the Land o' Lincoln and the Rank and file working class aren't the liberal clowns you see on the News from Chicago/Cook County.

[Norm357]

Just out of curiosity, What is the penalty for violating their gun ban? A cite? They certainly cannot put anyone in prison.

A better question John, is why are they passing laws protecting criminals.

[Johninaustin]

A better question John, is why are they passing laws protecting criminals.

They aren't protecting criminals so much as manufacturing "Political" ones.

My question goes back to a few of these laws passed in previous years. It's illegal to do "XYZ", but there is no penalty attachment. In other words, It's illegal, but you cannot be arrested or punished for it.

[MOCOP]

A better question John, is why are they passing laws protecting criminals.

Cuz their lib's Normie. You know Criminals need to be coddled. and catered to at the expense of lawbiding citizens.
Cuz after all they wouldn't sell dope, burgle, or commit robberies if the nasty ol' conservatives would just let the highminded and caring libs implement much needed social reform.

[CityOfChicago]

Hey! Blame Herr Daley - not us Chicagoans. Well, at least not ALL of us.

[cecilVA]

Ah yes the Daley Clan. From the folks that gave Kennedy the Presidency by somewhat questionable actions.

[bpd35]

I can thank god I dont live there. Although Indiana is its " cough , cough Neighbor. ". its like the guy who has a contagious disease sitting 2 seats down from you a bus. You feel sorry for him but you dont want ANYTHING to do with them.