[GGReporter]

The silence that met Bartlett`s resolution regarding guns in parks was contrary to the noisy debate that spread through the suburb this summer. The lack of a second to Alderman Emily Elliott`s motion Tuesday night regarding a ban on the weapons ended the controversial issue in the suburb without even a vote.

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[neophyte]

A perfect non vote

[Cyrano]

None of the aldermen had to take a stand, true - but the fact the motion could not even get a second so it could be debated and voted upon is also telling, don't you think?

[SightNSqueeze]

[quote from article] "I want people to know that it's ironic that the persons who have threatened me and sent me intimidating e-mails and accusing me of not being a true U.S. citizen have been the permitted carriers," Elliott said after her motion failed. "I have not received those kinds of e-mails from people who oppose guns in parks."
Elliott said there were no physical threats against her. However, she was particularly bothered by claims that her stance was un-American. [/quote]

Oh, Ms. Elliot, please. Such desperate accusations … and from a desperate and rightfully embarrassed politician. In the future Ms. Elliot, try proposing stiffer penalties for … criminals … who commit crimes in the park, not law abiding citizens exercising a Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.