HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-0203 Document Submitted at Mtg
February 3, 2014
To: Ashland City Council
From: Rod, LeAnne, Zoey and Julia Petrone
Subj: Petition for Gun Ordinance
Dear Michael,
My family and I have attended college here and resided here since the 1980's. We are
responsible gun owners and supporters of the Second Amendment, which prohibits the
government from "infringement" upon the right to bear arms. There was no such thing as a
"concealed" permit in context of the times in which this right was granted.
All citizens of Ashland have the right to know the following:
1: Why are you spending so much time on an issue that is not a problem? It seems the only
violent crime this town has experienced in the last few years is one involving a sword or a
machete. Perhaps the government should be addressing open carry of swords or
machetes?
2: Who or what entity is behind this petition. Is it the multi-millionaire who moved here a
few years ago or one of his family members, trying to control the town's agenda for his
own selfish purposes?
3: If National statistics (FBI reports, 2012-2013), report that the towns and states with the
most lenient gun control laws have the fewest incidences of gun violence, why are
considering gun control laws. By doing so, you may in effect be putting us in getting
danger of violence by those who know that Ashlanders are now easy targets.
We ask you not to begin a process that will only lead to more and more legislation when
none is needed. It's really a shame that a few people are able to control the council for their own
selfish idealistic agenda - especially since a problem does not exist.
Sincerely,
~t
Rod Petrone and family.
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