I guess our Bill of Rights is in dire need of CPR. United States Representative Tom Delay who has been the victim of a Democratic vendetta prosecution has had his concealed weapon permit suspended even though he’s been convicted of nothing.The Law and Order zeal of too many of our politicians have written punishment into our laws regarding people accused but not convicted of any crime. I guess we now punish first and try them later these days.
Delay’s lawyers are readying their appeal of Justice of the Peace Jim Richards’ order suspending Delay’s permit. Let’s hope the Bill of rights and fundamental due process wins this one!
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Look at any bond receipt for Cook County and you'll see a firearm restriction while out on bond.
When he's acquitted, he should get his permit restored.
DUI arrests, civil domestic violence allegations along with indictments have caused many professional business and gun license suspensions.
Letting an accused suspect out on bail is to insure a person will appear in court. Punishment through loss of rights at this stage is wrong.
Just because it’s done does lot make it right or Constitutional.