Apparently loose federal gun laws are to blame for crime in Chicago and are "akin to racism." This sounds a lot like the captain of the Titanic blaming global warning for the increased number of icebergs. In Supt. McCarty's world, the limited gun freedom we have is a bad thing. I'd argue that Chicago gun laws keeping guns out of the hands of lawful citizens is what is killing people there.
http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/6145603-418/top-cop-garry-mccarthy-likens-federal-gun-laws-to-racism.htmlChicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy earlier this month told parishioners at St. Sabinas Church that federal gun laws are akin to government-sponsored racism.
I want you to connect one more dot on that chain of African-American history in this country, and tell me if Im crazy: Federal gun laws that facilitate the flow of illegal firearms into our urban centers, across this country, that are killing black and brown children, he said according to an WMAQ-Channel 5 story that aired Thursday.
McCarthy can be heard telling the congregation in the video about the NRA, The NRA does not like me, and Im OK with that.
McCarthy went on to say that in the debate about gun control, there has to be a recognition of whos paying the price for gun manufacturers being rich and living in gated communities.
McCarthy told parishioners an anecdote about a brutal night of killings in Newark, N.J., where he was previously head of the police department. McCarthy said that after he got home that night, he turn on the TV to relax, and tuned in to Sarah Palins Alaska.
She was caribou-hunting and talking about the right to bear arms, McCarthy said. Why wasnt she at the crime scene with me?...
In a statement Thursday, McCarthy said strong gun laws against illegal firearms are critical in order to maintain public safety and private rights.