The Illinois Supreme Court found the state's assault weapons ban constitutional. It was passed after the Highland Park shooting last year.

The Illinois State Supreme Court found a strict assault weapons ban passed after the Highland Park shooting to be constitutional in a ruling issued Friday.

  • Flying Squid
    7•1 year ago

    No licensed CCW owner here is walking around armed like a schizo looking over their shoulder and afraid of every person they meet ready to fire.

    That sounds exactly like a lot of Republicans, so are you sure about that?

    I mean, do I have to start listing people getting shot because they pulled into the wrong driveway or delivered a package while being black?

    • Dinodicchellathicc
      -1•1 year ago

      That sounds exactly like a lot of Republicans, so are you sure about that?

      “Believe me guys, I know most Republicans! Swear!”

      • Flying Squid
        4•1 year ago

        Did I say most? I’m pretty sure the thing you quoted didn’t use the word most. Again- I can start listing people being shot for pulling into the wrong driveway or existing as a black person if you like…

        • Dinodicchellathicc
          1•1 year ago

          No need. I think it’s clear we’re not going to change eachothers minds. I will ask though about people who shoot recreationally. Do they not deserve to own your standard run of the mill ar15?

          • Flying Squid
            4•1 year ago

            No. “I enjoy this” does not equal “I deserve this.”

            I can also list all kinds of things some people enjoy which they don’t deserve. Like sex with women who don’t consent. I could go on…