Problem Solved, People: Seattle's First Gun-Ban Sign Stops Criminals in Their Tracks
The ineffectual boondoggle that is Mayor Nickels gun-ban is in place. And guess what? Now there are signs!
West Seattle Blog reader Hillary snapped this photo at the central Lincoln Park playground. Her reaction:
Had I seen these signs in Seattle parks as a prospective home buyer, I would have chosen the 'burbs, assuming there must be firearm problems if there have to be signs on playgrounds. (Which, now that I live here, know is not the case). Signs and laws don't dissuade gang members from wielding their guns in any public location, unfortunately. As far as I'm concerned, the only things these signs accomplish are decreased property values and creating unnecessary fear in law-abiding citizens.For the love of god, Hillary. Don't give them any more ideas!I had to respond to my 2 year-olds questions about "The sign with the gun on it" today.... Maybe they should also post "No Drugs" and "No Sex" signs at the park. I'd love to have to explain those things to him while he's still in preschool. (I am, of course, angrily sarcastic).

























