Published: February 27, 2008 03:27 pm            

Letter: Gun-free zones not working

To the editor:

Obviously, drawing imaginary circles around ourselves and declaring them "gun-free zones" does not work.

However, instead of respecting our right to own firearms and to protect ourselves, legislators are calling for more restrictions on firearm ownership, including banning pump shotguns because one was used by the (Northern Illinois University) murderer.

We cannot sit idly by and wring our hands. NOW is the time to declare we’ve had enough of being sitting ducks for murderous killers. Illinois is one of only two states left that does not have a self-defense Right to Carry law, and we want that changed NOW, before there is another Tinley Park or NIU killing spree.

PLEASE join me for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield, Tuesday, March 11. Meet me at the Hilton at noon; we'll go talk to our legislators face to face and demand our right to own firearms and protect our families. A charter bus will be leaving from this area; go to www.IGOLD.isra.org for details.

Join firearm owners from all over the state and let your voice be heard. Schedule a vacation day, a personal day, whatever you have to do to be in Springfield for IGOLD Tuesday, March 11.

Valinda Rowe

IllinoisCarry

spokesperson

Enfield

        

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