At the close of the 102nd legislative session this past January, I voted in support of the Illinois Assault Weapon Ban, joined by one other Republican, Brad Stephens of Rosemont. My vote was of conscience, of experience and a vote for the safety of Illinoisans.
I am a suburban Republican, and I support one’s right to possess a firearm, as evidenced in my support of conceal and carry. But are we at a place in time where parents will begin suiting up their kids in kevlar before going to play in the park or on their front stoop?
