What began as a simple exercise in understanding the 'big picture' has deteriorated into a thread full of misinformation.
Fact- under SB59, you will still be able to OC in a PFZ; it simply requires written consent from the owner or agent of the PFZ.
Fact- there never was a law that specifically legalized OC in a PFZ. It was an unanticipated juxtaposition of two laws that created an apparent loophole. This has already been described as ridiculous by a sitting judge. I don't see it as much of a stretch if this position was adopted by more.
Reasonable conjecture- those who would refuse to give written consent are the same ones who would hurl you into the street for OCing under the old loop-hole. Now, they have to post a sign, and make sure you see it.
Fact- this is the most significant piece of human rights legislation to come out of Lansing in a very long time. To get annoyed because it doesn't support your particular view of how EVERYONE else should carry their sidearm is, well, go look in a mirror. How often do OCers get pissy with CCers, and vice versa, for the same reasons? We need to accept that providing more people the legal ability to protect themselves and their loved ones is a good thing.
How will be be able to look at ourselves in a mirror if another madman perpetrates another slaughter of innocents in a PFZ, because we denied people the right to CC in a PFZ? Just because the law didn't go EXACTLY as we think it should?
Shame on you for being selfish and narrow minded, despite the facts
