Suburbs face lawsuit seeking tougher regulation of gun shops

[SecularMotion]

An anti-violence coalition sued three suburban villages Tuesday, saying they need to do more to regulate gun stores whose weapons have been recovered in large numbers at crime scenes in low-income neighborhoods in Chicago.

The Rev. Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church, and the Rev. Robin Hood, a West Side pastor, are among the plaintiffs in the civil-rights lawsuit against the villages of Riverdale, Lyons and Lincolnwood.

Lyons officials said they already have met with Chicago police to address their concerns about a gun shop there, while an attorney for Lincolnwood said officials there could not see “any conceivable basis for liability” on the part of the village.

The lawsuit, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, says those villages have “lax or insufficient methods of administration in licensing and regulating gun dealers.”

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/751389/suburbs-face-lawsuit-seeking-tougher-regulation-gun-shops

[blueridge3210]

1. More Google Spam.

Was there something you wished to discus

[Duckhunter935]

7. I am sure it is no

Just like the other nearly 1000 posts with no comment.

[ileus]

2. Banners gotta ban.

Hopefully the group filing a bogus lawsuit will have to pay all the legal fees to the local governments they're trying to hassle.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

3. "The Rev. Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Catholic Church, and the Rev. Robin Hood..."

Is it suddenly cool for religious leaders to wholly bypass the legislative process in order to impose law via litigation?

It would make more sense if the plaintiffs could point to current law and show where the gun shops weren't abiding by those laws and/or the government knew the law was being flouted but failing to enforce it but you can't sue a government to create law out of thin air.

[DonP]

4. Wonder what the "support" would be if it was abortion providers?

But you know, GUNZ! and all.

After all if it's against guns and gun owners it must be good and after all, gun controllers don't have to pay for it, but the Archdiocese of Chicago will.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

5. Imagine if the money spent by the municipalities to defend themselves could instead be spent on

updating NICS or other protections already in place/accessible.

If I were inclined to think gun control was about safety this would be a serious strategic blunder on the part of the Controllers; but I am free of such illusions so it makes their malfeasance all the more glaring.

[beevul]

6. Every few years, 'snuffy' rears his ugly mug...

Every few years, 'snuffy' shows his ugly mug, getting a hate on for guns.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

8. Just a thought

What exactly have all these cartoon characters accomplished?

That was a question but it should provoke some thoughts.

[beevul]

9. Ohhh, how that question could be applied...

Though now, its answer wont be found without some...navigation.

Thoughts definitely provoked.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

10. That reverend reminds me of another

"I wonder about things, like, if they call an orange an "orange," then why don't we call a banana a "yellow" or an apple a "red"? Blueberries, I understand. But will someone explain gooseberries to me?"

[beevul]

11. Hahaha.

When I hear 'gooseberry', I can't help but think of Ergo, the magnificent:

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

12. ~~~

[Eleanors38]

14. Not to be confused with dingle berry.

[Eleanors38]

13. Hey, isn't this the same guy who advocated "snuffing out" a gun store owner?

[oneshooter]

15. You mean this one?

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/isra-chicago-priest-calls-for-murder-of-gun-shop-owner-58639622.html

[Eleanors38]

16. Ah, yes. Eminently inexcusable if on DU. If you are on the wrong side.

[SecularMotion]

17. This report makes no mention of a call for murder.

[center][/center]
Emotions in a Chicago Catholic church ran high Thursday when the Illinois State Rifle Association urged members to voice their opinions during a talk given by Father Michael Pfleger, who has been outspoken about the role of the NRA and gun dealers in Chicago’s gun violence.

Pfleger spoke at St. George in Tinley Park wearing a red T-shirt covered in photos of people killed by guns over his priest’s collar. The ISRA urged as many members as possible to attend, calling the talk a gun control recruiting event, according to CBS Chicago.

People seated in the pews booed and cheered the priest as he started talking. Many also heckled attendees that sided with Father Pfleger, who is well-known on Chicago’s South Side.

“I want people who own guns to be held responsible for the guns that they own,” he told the crowd in a speech aired by WGN, denying that he is against the Second Amendment.

See Father Pfleger speak here:

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/06/gun-lovers-invade-church-to-heckle-chicago-priest-speaking-out-against-gun-violence/

[beevul]

18. That, presumably, is why you posted it. This is the press release at the time.

ISRA: Chicago Priest Calls for Murder of Gun Shop Owner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was
released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA):
Nobody expected Saturday's Operation PUSH protest at Chuck's Gun Shop &
Range to be anything other than a circus of the bizarre. However, nobody
anticipated that an address by a Chicago priest would include a call for
the murder of a suburban gun shop owner and legislators who oppose gun
control.
During an address at an anti-gun rally in front of Chuck's, Rev.
Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina's Church, exhorted the crowd to
"drag" shop owner, John Riggio, from his shop "like a rat" and "snuff" him.
Rev. Pfleger went on to tell the crowd that legislators that vote against
gun control legislation should be "snuffed" as well. As many know, "snuff"
is slang for especially violent murder.
The ISRA has a recording of Pfleger's remarks in MP3 format.
"Certainly Fr. Pfleger has offered Absolution to a murderer or two
during his tenure as a priest," commented ISRA Executive Director, Richard
Pearson. "That's why it's shocking to hear him actually advocate the murder
of a gun shop owner who has never committed a crime in his life. He then
compounds the problem by calling for the murder of legislators who disagree
with his personal political views -- something I suspect is a felony in
this state. Pfleger's comments were disgusting and dangerous. And, I seem
to remember that the Fifth Commandment frowns on murdering one's neighbor."
"This week, I'll be penning a letter to the Archbishop, expressing my
concerns over Rev. Pfleger's comments," continued Pearson. "I would hope
that the Archbishop would reply with words of comfort for Mr. Riggio, his
family, state legislators, and all others who were injured by Rev.
Pfleger's thoughtless, inflammatory remarks."
The ISRA is the state's leading advocate of safe, lawful, and
responsible firearms ownership. Since 1903, the ISRA has represented the
interests of over 1.5 million law-abiding firearm Illinois firearm owners.



SOURCE Illinois State Rifle Association


P.s., there exists video of this, so spare me any 'source games'.

[SecularMotion]

19. This is the same story that was posted before

Last edited Wed Jul 15, 2015, 07:53 AM - Edit history (1)

You're right, PRNewswire is not a reliable source and the only one making this claim is the Illinois State Rifle Association.

The video at the link I provided shows no call for murder.

[beevul]

20. Puhleeze.

Pfleger: "John riggio R-I-g-g-I-o we're going to find you and snuff you out."


It is disgusting because it was done on fox news, but the audio doesn't lie.

[SecularMotion]

21. It's there, but it sounds worse when taken out of context

Last edited Wed Jul 15, 2015, 07:52 AM - Edit history (1)

Fox News & the ISRA are just manufacturing outrage.

The Reverend is calling for an end to gun sales, rather than ending the life of John Riggio.

[DonP]

22. The context - was an angry crowd trying to force their way into his store

Led by Flaky Pfleger and calling for the crowd to "Snuff Riggio out and all the politicians that support him". Yeah that sounds just like a call to end to gun sales.

Manufactured outrage my ass.

I was there, were you? I heard it first hand and he meant exactly what he said.

That's why he was arrested for criminal trespass and was held overnight in the slammer. No FOID card, no admittance to the gun store.

But so nice of you to re-interpret it for Pfleger though and just make stuff up so it's not quite as embarrassing to you and your fellow gun control "fans".

Pfleger is a media whore of the worst kind and has proven again and again that he cares far more about his own PR and state $$$ grants than he does about south side lives.

[SecularMotion]

23. It was over-the-top and the response comparing him to ISIS was over-the-top, as well.

I understand his frustrations with addressing gun violence in Chicago.

It's good that he hasn't actually murdered or harmed anyone and is using the legal system to seek redress.

But the Illinois State Rifle Association is calling on its member to attend the rally and to buy a firearm to show support for the store. In a public notice, the ISRA wrote: "Few will forget Pfleger's rant in front of Chuck's several years ago when he called for the ISIS-style murders of gun-shop owners."

Pfleger calls the comparison "unacceptable." "When you identify me as a terrorist because I want responsible gun ownership, that takes it to another level," Pfleger said.

Anti-gun advocates point to a 2012 University of Chicago study that found Chuck's to be the No. 1 supplier of guns used in Chicago crimes over a four-year period.

"They've supplied over 1500 guns to criminals and prohibited purchasers," said Juan Altamirano of the Brady Campaign.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Gun-Group-Urges-Members-to-Attend-Father-Pfleger-Rally-274181751.html

[DonP]

24. And your posts here are all irrelevant, lacking any form of insight and a petty annoyance

But considering your POV, refusal to abide by the groups SoP and lack of a single original thought, nobody expects much from you and you rarely disappoint us.

Have a swell gun control day.

[SecularMotion]

25. I understand how someone with RW views on the gun issue

could have that perspective, but the majority of DU members don't share those views.

It's unfortunate that a minority of pro-gun members make a great effort to suppress honest discussion of gun issues on DU.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

26. "...honest discussion of gun issues on DU."

[SecularMotion]

27. No thanks, your views on the gun issue are too far right.

I'd rather discuss immigration with Donald Trump, than discuss guns with you.

[oneshooter]

28. So you are scared of an open, honest discussion.

typical of the controllers mindset.

[SecularMotion]

29. See post #27

[Nuclear Unicorn]

31. He did *not* get beaten up by a girl! And he's not crying -- the sun is just in his eyes.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

30. Then you're basically claiming facts, respect for rights and empowering people are RW.

Darned shame you say that on a forum for Democrats.

[SecularMotion]

32. No

I'm claiming that NRA propaganda, equating gun rights with civil/abortion rights, and advocating for more guns are RW views that don't belong on a forum for Democrats.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

33. What NRA propaganda?

I know I advocate for gun safety classes. I would hope/expect you do as well. I suppose the NRA does that as well so maybe that is what you mean but that leaves you in the same boat as me.

You have claimed to accept that gun rights are an individual right; yet here you're complaining about equating gun rights to civil rights. Assuming you want your credibility to remain intact how do you separate the right of gun ownership from the civil right of self-defense?

I don't advocate more guns, I advocate people deciding for themselves -- as is their right with the presumption they are obligated to do so safely and responsibly -- which you presumably agree with.

So, if you are the self-appointed arbiter of all things RW or not-RW on which of these points do you find yourself and I differing?

[SecularMotion]

34. See post #27

[Nuclear Unicorn]

35. See post #33

[oneshooter]

37. So you are going to run away now?

Anyone that refuses to listen, and consider what is said, to both sides of an argument is no Democrat.

[hack89]

36. So the Bill of Rights doesn't contain civil rights?

what kind of rights are they?

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

39. Some apparently are double secret rights

[DonP]

38. Let's see ...

1. Posts with no comments or discussion ... on a discussion board? Check

2. Accuses everyone who disagrees of being right wing? Check

3. When asked to discuss a post, refuses to participate? Check

4. Refuses to acknowledge the SoP of the group he posts the majority of his cut and paste in? Check

5. Ignorant of the current laws and proud of it? Check

Yup, you're a real credit to gun control supporters everywhere.

Why, I bet you may personally be responsible for their current record of gun control success. Keep up the good work.