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06-18-2003, 11:51 AM
Annapolis lawmaker puts toy guns in cross hairs
By Judith Person
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
An Annapolis lawmaker wants to enact a law that would ban most toy guns in the city and fine parents whose children are caught playing with the toys outdoors.
Alderwoman Cynthia A. Carter, Democrat, said the law would ban all toy guns except for clear, brightly colored plastic guns. Mrs. Carter said the law also would give prosecutors more leverage against defendants who use toy guns to hold up banks or other establishments.
"If someone commits a felony with one, they will not only be charged with the crime but also with using a toy gun," said Mrs. Carter, who has been a member on the Annapolis City Council since 1997.
Mrs. Carter said she doesn't know how much of a fine she will propose. She said she hopes her legislation, which she plans to introduce next month, will set a precedent for other cities to follow. Four of the nine city council members have come out in support of Mrs. Carter's proposal.
"Anything that can be done to deglamorize guns is a plus," said Annapolis Mayor Ellen O. Moyer, Democrat. The mayor said she would withhold further comment until the bill has been introduced and a public hearing is held.
Rest of Article Here (http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20030617-114826-6331r.htm)
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All I can say is, they can have my daughters toy guns when they pry them from her hot, gooey, sticky, dirt and Ding Dong encrusted hands! http://freeconservatives.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
By Judith Person
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
An Annapolis lawmaker wants to enact a law that would ban most toy guns in the city and fine parents whose children are caught playing with the toys outdoors.
Alderwoman Cynthia A. Carter, Democrat, said the law would ban all toy guns except for clear, brightly colored plastic guns. Mrs. Carter said the law also would give prosecutors more leverage against defendants who use toy guns to hold up banks or other establishments.
"If someone commits a felony with one, they will not only be charged with the crime but also with using a toy gun," said Mrs. Carter, who has been a member on the Annapolis City Council since 1997.
Mrs. Carter said she doesn't know how much of a fine she will propose. She said she hopes her legislation, which she plans to introduce next month, will set a precedent for other cities to follow. Four of the nine city council members have come out in support of Mrs. Carter's proposal.
"Anything that can be done to deglamorize guns is a plus," said Annapolis Mayor Ellen O. Moyer, Democrat. The mayor said she would withhold further comment until the bill has been introduced and a public hearing is held.
Rest of Article Here (http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20030617-114826-6331r.htm)
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All I can say is, they can have my daughters toy guns when they pry them from her hot, gooey, sticky, dirt and Ding Dong encrusted hands! http://freeconservatives.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif