Politics - Oct. 16, 2009
Gun debate triggers grandstanding, hand-wringing
A discussion about guns proved to be a blazing topic this week at a special meeting of the Common Council's Public Safety Committee. And sure, there was plenty of room for grandstanding and collective hand-wringing. "There simply is no excuse for the gun violence in our communities and residents will no longer stand for it. It is high time we take serious action," Ald. Bob Donovan said.
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Milwaukee Buzz - May 13, 2007
Sunday Sound-off: Do you feel safe in Brew City?
Safety is a big issue in Milwaukee, but we're not alone. It seems as if "feeling safe" despite crime and violence is a challenge for people living just about anywhere these days, from the smallest to the largest cities. What do you think?
Tags: safety, safe, gun violence, gun control, guns

Politics - May 8, 2007
Is gun control a magic bullet?
In Wisconsin, legislators are attempting to pass a bill that would allow concealed carry, which allows properly licensed citizens to carry a concealed weapon. Wisconsin is one of only two states that does not allow concealed weapons at all.
Tags: gun control, virginia tech, guns, concealed weapons, west allis hale

Milwaukee Buzz - April 19, 2005
Opinion: Macho politicking on concealed carry makes no sense
There's a whiff of gun-totin' vigilantism in the air, thanks to politicians like Waukesha County District Attorney Paul Bucher and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. They think the answer to crime is getting more guns in what they say are the right hands.
Tags: Bucher, Jeb Bush, concealed weapons, conceal and carry, school shooting, Ratzmann, New York Times, Lautenschlager, Von Hollen, Thomas Ray Mitchell, guns, gun control, The Minutemen, NRA