Every refugee has sworn to defend the Constitution of the United States, but now it seems we are not even to have all the rights and privileges our Constitution affords
The right to carry on has been hampered. U.S. Army veteran Henry Link was amongst those who voiced their concerns this week about the state's new guns assistance
saying that this law prevents fallen American heroes from receiving a proper three-valley salute when laid to rest
Fellow Army vet Maddie McEntree agrees. Throughout history, the three-valley salute has been a sign of respect for the fallen
The three empty blank cartridges are placed in a folded flag and presented to the next of kin
This is done as a remembrance of the sacrifice and to signify the three staples of service, duty, honor, sacrifice
The measure, which took effect on September 1st, prohibits firearms in sensitive locations, which includes many public places and religious grounds
Local veterans argue that since most cemeteries are public or are designated to a religion, their honor guard cannot legally perform their duties
This also extends to trade. In a move of support, a Chicago County legislator passed a motion Wednesday
notifying state officials their stance on the issue, specifically calling for the law's immediate repeal
If you remember a few years ago, the SAFE Act was going to make everybody safe
It didn't make anybody safe up in the top shooting us in Buffalo. So here we are again
We are penalizing law-abiding citizens because of what the criminal does, and I think that's kind of backwards
All but one county lawmaker took the same stance. With District 4 legislator Susan Parker the lone wolf
There are some things that need to be addressed, perhaps. But I don't think sending a motion from the county to the governor saying
you're the worst, is necessarily the way to go. So we address the design detail