The Chilling Effect
There were protests in front of my Senator's offices on Saturday - here in Tucson and up in Phoenix. I planned to attend. I really and truly did. I debated driving to the State Capitol and joining my voice with others right there in the heart of the decision making process. HB 2455 is on the Governor's desk right now. It guts local gun buy back programs, requiring all turned in weapons to be resold to the public. States Rights have taken on a whole new meaning here in Arizona; this bill trumps local control and gives the state the right to dictate to municipalities. Don't worry if it's confusing to you. Just imagine the brain whiplash we residents face every day. I wanted to be there to lend my voice; something was holding me back. I told myself it was the long drive, the desire to spend the day with high school friends who were reuining by a pool in Scottsdale, the fact that no one could tell me if there would be security.... and...