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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Ind. Gov't. - "City parks simply no place for your firearms"
That is the heading to a letter today in the South Bend Tribune, written by Robert Goodrich and Dr. Thomas Kelly are members of the Board of Park Commissioners of the South Bend Parks and Recreation Department. The bottom line:
The Board of Park Commissioners wishes to be on record that we strenuously object to allowing firearms or any other weapons at any park or recreation facility. By this we mean that under no circumstances do we countenance any weapons on park property.The introduction:
It is with a sense of urgency that the members of the Board of Park Commissioners of the city of South Bend feel an obligation to voice our concerns regarding a recent bill passed by the Indiana General Assembly. With all due respect for different positions regarding the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, the board has serious concerns as to the possession of weapons, concealed and otherwise, at public recreation venues. Simply put, it is difficult to comprehend the reasoning behind recent legislative action.Two questions must be answered: First, what is the purpose of public parks if not to provide safe places for the enjoyment of exercise and leisure? Second, will the possession of a deadly weapon, concealed or openly displayed, by any individual, make our public recreational facilities a safer place and provide a more enjoyable experience for adults and children?
Posted by Marcia Oddi on August 13, 2011 04:59 PM
Posted to Indiana Government