Activists, Pols Disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court Gun Decision

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Mayor Richard M. Daley, a staunch opponent of the ruling, said the court's decision was "frightening" and he will vigorously fight to keep the city's handgun ban in tact.

"We've got an increase in gun violence amongst young folk, primarily who know each other. I can only hope that a lot of the knuckle heads and the criminals have not been paying close attention to the Supreme Court decision," [Ken Dunkin] said.

"It is a nightmare not only for the local police, but for citizens in many of our neighborhoods. I think the Supreme Court is out of touch with those of us in many urban neighborhoods who face tremendous levels of violence. The proliferation of guns has fueled and exacerbated the violence." -Ald. [Toni Preckwinkle] (4th)

Within a day of that June 26 landmark rulingupholding the second Amendment's provision on the right to bear arms- the Illinois Rifle Association, the National Rifle association, the Second Amendment Foundation, along with several residents, filed suits to reverse the city's handgun ban.

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Activists, Pols Disappointed by U.S. Supreme Court Gun Decision

A young church musician was gunned down two years ago as he loaded musical instruments into a car in a church parking lot. In 2007, 34 Chica...

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