Stupidity Strikes Again

[RohanT]

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/regional/s_620779.html

Rendell presses assault weapons ban
By Brad Bumsted, STATE CAPITOL REPORTER
Wednesday, April 15, 2009

HARRISBURG — Flanked by police officers and mayors, Gov. Ed Rendell today called on Congress to enact a federal assault weapons ban and for the state Legislature to revisit gun control measures that failed to win support in 2007.

In response to the fatal shooting of three Pittsburgh police officers on April 4, Rendell said it's time to reinstate the federal ban on assault weapons that expired in 2004. Richard Poplawski, 22, armed with an AK-47 and two other guns, is accused of killing officers Eric Kelly, 41, Stephen Mayhle, 29, and Paul Sciullo II, 36. "These weapons have absolutely no purpose except to kill. They can't be used for sport. They can't be used for hunting," Rendell said.

Rendell later acknowledged "this might not be the right time" when asked about a Newsweek report that President Barack Obama's domestic agenda is more focused on the economy and health care. Rendell said U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.., is prepared to move forward with a ban."She'll choose the right time," he said.

At the state level, Rendell called on lawmakers to enact legislation allowing municipalities to enact their own gun control laws. That would enable cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, York, and Reading, to fashion their own legislation, he said. Rendell also asked state lawmakers to approve legislation requiring lost and stolen handguns to be reported.

"Enough is enough," said Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl. "We have to protect our police officers, our city and our state."

"We're here today unified and united to support these efforts," Ravehstahl said.

"I hope no other chief has to live through what I lived through that day," said Pittsburgh police Chief Nate Harper.

"How much blood has to be spilled in the streets of America?" Harper said.

Drama queen.

 

[STRATIOTES]

Eliminate paid tax collectors and go to a volunteer peace officers, problem solved no laws needed.

 

[Semper Vigilans]

If the federal government and cops lay down their weapons first, I might *think* about it.

 

[pcosmar]

"I hope no other chief has to live through what I lived through that day," said Pittsburgh police Chief Nate Harper.

"How much blood has to be spilled in the streets of America?" Harper said.

Keep Fu*kin' with people
You will see a lot more.

 

[ryanduff]

Don't blame me. I voted for Lynn Swann!

My parents left Philadelphia to get away from this clown... only for him to become Governor. Unfortunately all 4 corners of the state are largely democratic and unionized and all his cronies make sure he wins the election.

Fast Eddie puts Slick Willy to shame.

 

[angelatc]

At least we here in Michigan have term limits.

 

[ryanduff]

At least we here in Michigan have term limits.

So do we... 2 consecutive 4 year terms...

Unfortunately we have to put up with him until January 21, 2011. 2 more effin years... I'm counting the days.

 

[ryanduff]

Pwned

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/04/lawyer_seeks_gag_order_on_rend.html

Lawyer seeks gag order on Rendell in cop-shooting case
by The Associated Press
Thursday April 16, 2009, 1:07 PM

PITTSBURGH -- The attorney for a man accused of killing three Pittsburgh police officers wants a judge to tell Gov. Ed Rendell to quit talking about the case. Attorney Lisa Middleman says Rendell has effectively convicted and sentenced accused shooter Richard Poplawski by saying he'd sign Poplawski's death warrant without a minute's thought. She says Poplawski won't be able to get a fair trial anywhere in the state.

A judge has already issued a gag order preventing police, attorneys, potential witnesses and others involved in the case from talking about it outside of court. The 22-year-old Poplawski is accused of killing the officers on April 4 when they responded to a domestic call at his mother's house.

 

[Tokyosmash]

I didnt vote for him, he is a terrible governer.

 

[Isaac Bickerstaff]

I too, hope that no other chief has to live through what Chief Nate Harper had to live through. If cops were only allowed to travel in singles or pairs instead of packs, we would never see three officers killed in a single shooting ever again.

Disarm them, and they may not be so eager to poke their noses into places where they can be shot off.

Lives saved--and easier than altering the rules of an entire country!