Two months after the deadly shooting in Tucson and the Arizona Legislature (passed) a bill to designate an official state firearm.
Ready, aim, misfire.
Gun-control activists are insulted, worrying that this bill will influence gun violence, and pro-gun believers are tickled, exclaiming the honor it brings to the founding fathers. However, what is the rest of the state thinking? According to a KPHO survey, almost half of the state is “laughing out loud.” Is it really worth the time and money to claim the Colt revolver to be a symbol of the state, perhaps leaning on a cactus next to the flag? Sure, we have set no example in the past when it comes to prioritizing — the bolo tie is the official Arizona neckwear — but with the state budget unplanned and the education system laying off teacher after teacher, is this the best of times to proclaim our devotion to a gun that existed before Arizona became a state?
Amanda Moyer
Senior, Highland High School Gilbert
sockratties posted at 9:05 am on Fri, Mar 18, 2011.
You’re correct, Amanda. Your example is only one of many.
The grandstanding of the Arizona Legislature gets little done that needs to be done. They have an agenda that doesn’t include real solutions to real problems. They pander to a distinct segment of the electorate, in this case the gun lobby. Perhaps they are afraid that if education problems are addressed, people will be able to understand the damage they are doing to the state, and to the future of our citizens. Looking over the list of wasted time and effort (available online at AZ.gov) you can see how the current crop of both representatives and senators are squandering this opportunity to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Bye the way, leon, if you know which restaurant you are talking about, you should run right over to your pal Sherriff Joe and tell him. He may give you some pink undies as a reward.
Dale Whiting posted at 7:28 pm on Thu, Mar 17, 2011.
Amanda,
Know that both I and your parents are proud of you. In fact you make Gilbert proud!
Leon Ceniceros posted at 5:33 pm on Thu, Mar 17, 2011.
KPHO....you have got to be kidding....it's....MSNBC-LITE.
The only reason anybody in the Valley watches....KPHO....is for the...."DIRTY DINING" segment...so we can at least see which local restaurants make their.....Mexican Illegal Alien employees....wash their hands after using the bathroom.