The Rule of Law?

The most telling evidence of whether or not a law is practical, enforceable or ultimately correct, is to watch what happens when it is violated. Watch how the authorities deal with it.

Oh, you've heard of some of these laws; like the one in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that states that you cannot wear red clothing on Sunday on any city street. Or the one in Frankfort, Kentucky which prohibits chewing gum in any public building.

Now, we have a few of these right here in Chicago. One of them though, is a bit more serious than gum or clothing color, yet can be viewed as being just as ridiculous and incorrect in it's directive based upon the points of contention that I mentioned above. It has the potential to have a very serious impact on those who violate it, and those who enforce it, but it's oh-so provocative.

Here's the thing; we have a law against handguns in the city of Chicago. It's on the books. Been there awhile. The U.S. Supreme Court has struck it down when it was tested, and yet our mayor, the honorable lib Richard M. Daly, continues to support it publicly when asked what he wants to do to lower the incredible crime rate in the city. It's usually his only answer. For him, it's the typical liberal doctrine which always states that the problem is too many guns. And they say this over and over and over again, seemingly never comprehending that criminals don't care to follow laws! These libs believe in a total fantasy world where gang-bangers, rapists and general punk thugs will resort to things like sling-shots, switchblades and crossbows, once they're aware that handguns are illegal to possess! Their stance is beyond any reason, but they cling to it.

But yesterday, there was an event here in Chicago that forces a guy like Daly to come out into the world of reality and talk about his position. And it is so amusing to watch.

Tuesday night, an armed, 80 year-old, Korean war veteran, shot and killed an intruder who broke into his home. The thug was also armed. It sounds like the best possible outcome, doesn't it? Good guy wins, bad guy goes to hell. Except that the elderly homeowner used an illegal weapon to defend himself. Oh, oh! Now what?

Well, what do you think?

Of course, the Mayor says nothing, does nothing. But in fact, he says a lot when this old veteran is not taken away in handcuffs with all of the press standing outside of his home. So what's up Mr. Mayor? This old guy showed absolutely no respect for the law. Your law. The law which exists in almost every liberal platform around the country.

So let's go back to my opening statement: "The most telling evidence of whether or not a law is practical, enforceable or ultimately correct, is to watch what happens when it is violated. Watch how the authorities deal with it."

This elderly veteran will of course, not be charged. And cases like his will be repeated several times this year, just like last year. And yet they go unpunished. That tells us that this law is no more righteous or reasoned than the one banning Juicy Fruit in Frankfort. So shut up Daly, and start fighting criminals instead of law abiding citizens who want to rely on just a little more than you to protect them.