Someone stole his "Here's Your Sign" routine
"Gun-free zone" signs soon will go up around Richmond schools, the city's latest effort to curb violence. Sign or no, it's already illegal to possess or fire guns within 1,000 feet of a school, and critics say the plan won't stop the shootings. But supporters and the City Council contend the signs are a tool in the ongoing battle to reduce homicides and will remind people toting guns that they face tougher penalties if caught.
"Gun-free zone" signs soon will go up around Richmond schools, the city's latest effort to curb violence.
Sign or no, it's already illegal to possess or fire guns within 1,000 feet of a school, and critics say the plan won't stop the shootings. But supporters and the City Council contend the signs are a tool in the ongoing battle to reduce homicides and will remind people toting guns that they face tougher penalties if caught.
Yeah, I guess that would work. If someone intent on murder isn't deterred by life in prison or the death penalty, I'm sure tougher penalties will make them think twice! Nah, nobody is that ignorant.
"They know they're going to get steeper sentencing, so they (shooters) don't want to do that," said Rhonda Harris, president of the Santa Fe Neighborhood Council near Nystrom Elementary.
Never mind, I stand corrected.
Here's your sign.