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Putting the Heat Where It Belongs

Add comment May 20th, 2008

I can’t wait for the day I can carry around a fabulously fashionable Ruger in my favorite pink purse right next to my pink tweed wallet. (http://www.jimsgunsupply.com/DuraCoat/dc/DuraCoat_FLAMING_PINK_RUGER_95_030808.jpg) But to tell you the truth, the Glock is really calling out to me, too. (http://www.jimsgunsupply.com/DuraCoat/dc/DuraCoat_GLOCK_HOTPINK_030808.jpg)

WWYC? (What would you choose?)

I’m sure all those other women — like the 70 who called Winnebago County Board member Fred Wescott to push for a local concealed carry measure — are probably opting for the latter.

Oh wait, they weren’t all women? I wonder how many of them were? You don’t think this is a testosterone-laden issue, do you? But I digress….

As much as I anticipate finally getting the right to pack hot pink heat in my handbag, I think Chuck Sweeny was right on target the other day when he suggested Illinois needs a concealed carry law, not the county. Yesterday, Winnebago County Sheriff Dick Meyers said it’s “cut and dried”—there’s no way the county will be able to allow its citizens to carry concealed weapons. He said he’s talked to the attorney general and the state’s attorney and they say it’s just not possible. So come on, county board members, don’t we have more important things to do here in Winnebago County? Why do we want to spend time and money researching, arguing, writing proposals, etc., etc. when we have fix-able problems with do-able solutions that need to be addressed?

Who’s up for re-election this year? And where do they stand on this issue? Maybe it’s something voters oughtta be looking into.

Meanwhile, all you pink Glock lovers out there — get a hold of your state representatives and urge them to support the 2nd Amendment: the right to bear stylish accessories…I mean arms.

Audrey Haynes
Audrey Haynes