The continuation of common sense in Illinois
Looks like the house also voted to override the veto:
Rejecting the governor’s veto, Illinois lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to give new legal protection to homeowners who use a banned handgun to shoot burglars.
The House voted 85-30 Tuesday to override Governor Rod Blagojevich’s veto. The Senate had approved the bill earlier, so it now becomes law.
The legislation applies only in specific and uncommon circumstances, but it became a symbol in the tug-of-war over gun control.
It’s only value is as a symbol about gun control. The handguns shouldn’t be banned in the state.
We’re winning.
