Yesterday we reported on the dispute between Va. AG Bob McDonnell and New York City regarding NY sting operations aimed at Virginia gun dealers. McDonnell said he would enforce a silly Virginia law that makes it a felony to engage in a sting operation without state police or federal law enforcement authorities present.
We were happy to see that Gov. Kaine--who should have had the spine to veto this special interest legislation that makes his state look like a bunch of redneck gun nuts--has at least said Virginia should take its own steps to enforce its own gun laws. (See Washington Post story here.)
We think Governor Kaine should go further--he should designate a State Police task force to work in COOPERATION with NYC officials to investigate Virginia gun dealers suspected of illegally selling firearms that wind up involved in NYC murders. By the same token, if NY has info concerning laws broken here, it should have someone trustworthy to share that info with.
By the way, that someone is NOT Bob McDonnell. We would be shocked to see McDonnell do anything at all to curb illegal gun sales in Virginia, as he is completely in the hip pocket of the gun dealers and their allies.
What about it Governor Kaine--let's see action, not just words.
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You are a silly Democrat - Gov. Kaine signed this legislation - he could have vetoed it but then he won't be able to run for higher office.
BTW - not all the folks who like guns are Rednecks. Just as not all lawyers are scumbags.
Who is this blowhard liberal??? Banning guns has only increased the ownership of guns amongst the criminal element. How will law abiding citizens defend themselves with sticks and whistles? Hmmmm
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