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Fla. Governor Wont Institute Concealed Carry Gun Ban in Tampa During Republican National Convention

Florida Gov. Rick Scott rejected Tampa mayor's request to ban concealed weapons during the Republican National Convention. (Photo: AP/Office of Gov. Rick Scott)

TAMPA, Fla. (The Blaze/AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott has rejected a request from the Tampa mayor to prohibit the carrying of guns in downtown during the Republican National Convention this summer because it would infringe upon “sacred constitutional traditions,” according to a letter released Wednesday.

Concerned about the politically charged atmosphere on the streets outside the convention hall, Mayor Bob Buckhorn wrote to Scott Tuesday (via Tampa Bay Online) asking for an executive order that would temporarily override state laws allowing people with concealed weapons permits to transport firearms downtown.

The Republican governor fired off a letter (via Tampa Bay Times) to Buckhorn later Tuesday, denying the request in no uncertain terms. Scott said banning firearms in downtown Tampa would infringe on citizens’ constitutionally protected rights to legally arm themselves.

Scott wrote that while he shared Buckhorn’s concern about violent anti-government protests and other civil unrest, “it is unclear how disarming law-abiding citizens would better protect them from the dangers and threats posed by those who would flout the law.”

“It is at just such times that the constitutional right to self-defense is most precious and must be protected from government overreach,” Scott wrote. “I am confident the many federal, state and local law enforcement agencies focused on the RNC will fully protect Floridians and visitors, without the need to resort to sweeping infringements on our most sacred constitutional traditions.”

You can read the entire letter below:

Guns at Rnc Convention

Watch this local ABC Action News report on the decision:

Buckhorn, a Democrat, told reporters Wednesday he was disappointed but not surprised.

“I believe that there is no reason to have a concealed firearm in downtown Tampa that week,” Buckhorn said in a statement. “And, to be clear, I am far less concerned with those who have concealed weapons permits than the ones who may somehow acquire a weapon and use it to create mayhem … These are extenuating circumstances and should be treated as such.”

Scott, who was elected with tea party support and endorsed by the National Rifle Association, has been clear about his stand against any gun-control efforts. One of the bills he signed into law after this year’s legislative session prevents doctors from asking patients about gun ownership. Doctors had urged a veto, contending that it would violate the doctor-patient relationship.

Dennis Henigan, vice president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said Wednesday that Buckhorn’s request of Scott “seems like the height of common sense.”

“This kind of debate outside a national convention should be done without the intimidating presence of guns,” Henigan said. But he added that “nothing Florida does ever surprises us” when it comes to allowing access to guns.

For the convention, Tampa city leaders have already proposed a host of banned items (lumber, hatchets, gas masks, chains and “super soaker” water cannons) – but they are prevented from outlawing concealed guns. Buckhorn had said the state law has made the city “look silly,” particularly because officials can ban water guns but not real ones.

Tampa wants to ban those items within a wide “Event Zone,” which includes a protest area with portable toilets, water, a stage and a microphone for protesters. Outside that area, people will be allowed to march down an official parade route as long as they have a permit. The exact location of the protest zones and security perimeter will be decided later.

Members of a group called the Coalition to March on the RNC said they plan to speak out against the limitations at a Tampa City Council meeting Thursday.

The guns issue is more complicated in Charlotte, host city for the Democratic National Convention. The city in January adopted an ordinance allowing it to set up “extraordinary event zones” – designated areas where people won’t be allowed to carry backpacks and other items.

The city wanted to ban guns in those zones. State law, though, allows people to carry concealed weapons — unless they’re at a parade or protest. That makes it unclear exactly where and when people are allowed to carry guns.

The Republicans will gather for the nominating convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa Aug. 27-30, and the Democrats will follow a week later at Charlotte’s Time Warner Cable Arena. The Secret Service has banned civilians from carrying guns inside the arenas.

The federal government has given $50 million each to Charlotte and Tampa to help them pay for new security-related equipment, training and officer salaries.

(Related: Secret, high-tech cameras to survey GOP convention, raising privacy concerns)

Tampa Bay Online reported Buckhorn saying police would be “trained accordingly” for the potential of any gun-related violence.

Comments (128)

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:39am

    Uuummmmm….. I‘m thinking that’s the one week you’ll probably actually NEED your gun, with all those Democrat rent a turds in town…….might have to occupy somebody’s face with it….

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:13am

      RNC in August ???

      Awesome. Plenty of time to file my Fee schedule with the City of Tampa since they ruled I could not wear my gas mask.

      I wear it to protect myself from the Metal Oxides and barium salts they spray in the Tampa Bay area
      and cliam it is for “geo-engineering”.

      I am going to sue the City if detained and my fee will be 1 dollar per second that you violate my rights.
      For you city Comptrollers that will be $86,000 per day.

      When I sue Tampa, I am going to demand they provide evidence without a reasonable doubt that I
      Violated someone’s rights, caused injury, or breached a contractual obligation.

      You see, city clowns, I have become a “unlicensed” attorney, And I can use “weapons” in court that a ABA member would not, due to a fear of losing his License or being black balled.

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    • Jaycen
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:38am

      @Probiemsolver

      I appreciate your independent streak, but what does rusted metal have to do with anything? I’d be shocked if breathing a little did you any harm. “Metal Oxides” sounds scarey if you don’t know what it means, but it’s literally “rusted metal”, that’s it. After oxidation (rusting), the metal is probably rendered inert since it’s already bonded to oxygen.

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    • JRook
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:00am

      “lumber, hatchets, gas masks, chains and “super soaker” water cannons” are banned….. and therein lies the silliness at the heart of the issue. A kid can’t walk down the street with his super soaker but his dad can carry a concealed gun.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:00am

      Rusted metal ????? rofl.

      Wrong. Aluminum and Silver Oxides do not rust, in addition to many other Metal oxides.

      Here, get an education.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7DEdAe4fA

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:11am

      @Pentagon troll Jaycen

      lol. Although they spray metals that rust in addition to trimethylaluminum that becomes Aluminum oxide as it falls and comes into contact with more oxygen, You believe breathing a little Rusted metal does you no harm ????? You are Laughable.

      I want to have a choice about breathing in rusted metal, Oxidated Metals, Bariums Salts, Ethylene dibromide, mycoplasmas in addition to other toxic and Biological particulates.

      Will be waiting for your brilliant Pentagon troll comeback. lol

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:27am

      @Jaycen.

      Yeah, the Founding Fathers would have appreciated my independent streak also.

      That is what the Constitution is all about. Try reading it sometime.

      It will explain that my rights are being violated daily by a Corporation that claims they are a representative government.

      Rights are being violated when they spray rusted metal in my air or tell me I can’t bear arms.

      I am pretty sure it doesn’t say, I have the Right to bear arms unless there is a political convention
      nearby.

      And I am damned sure It does not say I am NOT entitled to my FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS at a political Convention.

      The Global Banksters that seized our Country in 1933 have gone to far.

      I enjoy knowing that I directed over 8,000 people to this clip. You can check and see on view statistics. lol.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlCs7u1ihws

      That is just one of many that destroy the global elite agenda.
      Look at the stats on this beauty. 200 hits per day from the BLAZE for 2 weeks.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RewUP-Fdhqk

      Just like Bill Ayers gets up every day to destro capitalism.
      I get up everyday to destroy the global elite banksters and all of their minions, including pentagon trolls.

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    • Diomasach
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:32am

      JAYCEN,
      ProbIemSoIver is obviously a nutbag. But does it really matter? If he wants to wear a gas mask, then where is the compelling State Interest in prohibiting it? It doesn’t matter if he has a logical reason to wear it, maybe it just complements his tinfoil hat nicely.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:52am

      lol. Another disinfo shill has joined us. Welcome to the party, pal.

      Yeah, I am a “nutjob” that will be collecting $86,000 for every day that my rights are violated.

      My rates are negotiable and I will consider a reasonable accord and settlement.

      I don’t normally wear my gasmask in public since a little Rust is harmless, lol.
      But I will, to collect a large amount of Federal Reserve Notes from the Corporation of Tampa, to exchange for more hollow point .223s and more survival gear.

      By the way, when I find evidence of who is spraying “rust” in the air, we can safely assume that I will be suing for redress of damages incurred.
      Assault and Assault with a deadly weapon.

      We can consider my 1 U.S. Dollar per second Promulgation from earlier, to be a PUBLIC NOTICE.

      All rights reserved under common law – without prejudice U.C.C. 1-207 / 1-308

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    • CatB
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 12:47pm

      They want THOUSANDS of volunteers to work parking, greeting, etc. I would not do it without my right to conceal carry. They might get some volunteers now …. I am not driving into the mess (I live a few cities south) but if I was in the area I might consider it …

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    • EyesOpen2
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:02pm

      It’s nice to see there are still some decent Governors out there. It’s very dangerous when the government starts using situations or events to attack the second amendment.

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    • Leader1776
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 2:35pm

      @ProbIemSoIver
      Rust is iron oxide. Aluminum also reacts with oxygen as do many elements. You insinuate two ideas: (1) the government is spraying all manner of particulates (contrails?) into the atmosphere that fall to earth; and (2) many of these compounds will either cause mental or physical maladies. Depending on where one lives, they inhale many of the items you list because of the surface environment. Without name calling can you cite evidence of either the government release of these items or in the case of metal oxides the public health consequences? Would be interested to see your response.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 3:36pm

      @Leader1776

      I don’t care what rust is. It is irrelevent to my points.

      I already stated that aluminum oxidizes as it comes into contact with oxygen.

      1) Yes, I insinuate that the “government” is definately spraying Aluminum and Barium that fall to earth.
      2) I could care less whether someone wants to debate the toxicity of the Particulates.
      It is irrelevent to the fact. The fact is I have been assaulted. I believe that breathing Barium and aluminum is hazardous to my health. Regardless of it’s risk to my health it is still assault.

      Here is 100% undeniable proof that the Government sprays Chemtrails, NOT CONTRAILS.
      http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/hr2977/text – Section 7 (b) (II)

      ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

      The Video descibes the difference. You obviously have NOT watched the film.

      Here is the History channel acknowledging chemtrails:
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgynYoVnkvM

      Argue with The History channel about “Metal Oxides” since they state that in that 3 minute video clip.

      I guess proving that aluminum causing Alzheimers and Autism is about as possible as proving global warming.
      “Experts” on both sides, disagreeing.

      See, I didn’t call you names, although I think you are a compensated Gov’t disinfo shill.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 4:23pm

      I really didnt want to get into debating “metal oxides and rust”, but I was coerced.

      My point was the Violation of My Constitutional Rights by these “Governments”.
      Federal, State and Local.

      Just in case you are a “government” operative that is trying to get me to incriminate myself,
      I must make a correction. The Congressional Bill I posted is 100% undisputable evidence that our “government” (Corporation) acknowledges chemtrails and does not provide an ultimate fact that they “spray”.

      I see them Spray nearly everyday, so I don‘t need someone’s “facts”.

      I clean my windsheild every morning and have to do it again in the afternoon.

      If compelled or threatened, I can assure you I will have physical evidence to substantiate my claim,
      in any court you may try to bring me in.
      Rest assured I will counter sue, in a civil court, under common law jurisdiction, with a trail by jury of MY peers, and will file appeals if I lose, all the way to the Supreme Court.

      I will demand that the ‘Government” prove that they are NOT spraying Chemtrails.

      And if they claim they are not, then I will demand an investigation into who is.

      Given the Resources to defend myself, which I WILL obtain, I WILL proof without a doubt.

      I would suggest the “government” does not go down that road.

      Don’t let your ego write checks your @$$ can’t cash.

      Corrections from earlier posts:
      * Accord and Satisfaction (settlement)
      * Redress for damages incurred.

      lol. clow

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 4:46pm

      corrections:

      1) trail by jury would not apply if I am the plaintiff

      2) The following apply to my defense:

      I will demand that the ‘Government” prove that they are NOT spraying Chemtrails.

      Given the Resources to defend myself, which I WILL obtain, I WILL prove without a doubt
      that our “Government” is the culprit, and if not, I will file a motion to hold the government responsible for being negligent in allowing another person/persons to pollute my air and assault me.

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    • damnedifwedont
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:53pm

      I’m so glad I voted for Rick Scott!

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    • teamarcheson
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:56pm

      Thank you Governor. If only others believed what he believes.

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    • MCDAVE
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:27pm

      @PROBLEMSOLVER I need a gas mask to protect myself from the vile smell of Bullsh*t that descends to the earth every time air force one flies over.

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    • ProbIemSoIver
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:39pm

      Oh BTW Jaycen.

      Your Skull and Bones (secret society) Avatar with the Communist Symbols stands out like a sore thumb to me, although I will have to research the Tea Pot Relation unless you would like to indulge the class. lol.

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    • rc30
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:42pm

      I like Rick Scott good job. Ban gun so the crazy can just beat and break any thing they want. Well I wonder how many people think Glenn Beck is still crazy. Been right so far every thing he said came ture so far. Well I say 95% so far.

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  • ProbIemSoIver
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:30am

    Would love to make another post, But I am offf to the gun store to buy another $500 dollars worth of
    .223 Hollowpoints, to vaccuum pack. Be back soon !!!!!

    Oh, to the Global Elite. Getting another $500 worth of gold and silver too !!!!!

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    • P C BE DAMNED
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:49am

      We know that the unsavory politicians coming are looking to destroy us all but you still can’t take their right to defend themselves. Also the mayor wanting to sanitize the area should stop the nastiest people in the world, ie politicians, from entering and get as many guns as possible into law abiding citizens hands.FOOLS

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    • Pontiac
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:20am

      [“And, to be clear, I am far less concerned with those who have concealed weapons permits than the ones who may somehow acquire a weapon and use it to create mayhem"]–Buckhorn

      Wait… He’s concerned about those that will “somehow acquire a weapon and use it to create mayhem”? Wouldn’t that still be a concern even if they are banned? Stooooopid. Just more bureaucratic feel good idiocy on the tax payers dime…

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    • hardworkingconservative
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:53am

      Right on bro! Ammo sales are booming. I’m loading up this weekend!

      This mayor is a complete idiot, as are most anti-gun zealots. They want to prohibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves. The trouble makers? They will carry a gun regardless of what the rules are.

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    • MCDAVE
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:15pm

      Can’t say if i agree with you ,but sure was entertaining reading you posts..Good luck with your lawsuit…

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    • sqweezel
      Posted on May 4, 2012 at 3:19pm

      Your posts are dead on. I couldn’t agree more. Glad someone is paying attention.

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  • lynnissmart
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:28am

    Thank you Gov. for your common sense approach…….

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  • Bum thrower
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:25am

    Tell the leftist mayor to answer the friggin’ question:

    “how is disarming law-abiding citizens better protect them from the dangers and threats posed by those who would flout the law?”

    “For the Children”…………….

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  • nocalifornia
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:25am

    This democrat wants unarmed republicans so his jerk off 1%ers can cause trouble without fear of getting shot earning their Soros dollars. The mayor needs to be reminded that an armed society is a polite society!

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    • USACommoner
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:05am

      It would have set a dangerous precedence that they could have referred to later. They keep pitchin’ em, and we keep knockin‘ ’em outta the park…way to go, Gov Scott!

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  • barber2
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:24am

    The entire Trayvon Martin political circus was an attempt by the Democrats to stir up divide in a swing state ( bet they had no idea that “ Zimmerman” was half Hispanic ) and to press for gun control laws. Ah, the Democrats. Transparency is their middle name. Big Brother government is their game….

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  • bharris0
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:21am

    I hope the people in Tampa make a better choice for mayor when election time rolls around.

    This mayor swore an oath to uphold and defend the constitution ALL OF THE TIME, not just when he feels like it. He should be fired.

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    • johnpaulkuchtajr
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:37am

      Are there enough “Common sense” folks in Tampa to mount a recall election?

      If they can’t get the recall effort organized, then the good people of Tampa deserve the Mayor they have.

      Simple enough.

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  • MistaB
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:18am

    This ‘Dunce’ of a mayor just guaranteed that there will be gun violence at the RNC!! The anarchists will make sure something happens and Rick Scott will be “the bad guy”. They will make it Rick Scott’s fault. This mayor is a real jerk.

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    • cemerius
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:26am

      Whatever the Dems can do to sabotage the RNC they will do it!! Mud/lead slinging is all they have left and not many accomplishments except the TOTAL destruction of the inner cities!!!

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:57am

      Unfortunately there is truth in what you say. Desperate times for the liberals/democrates and that is scary because they will blame others, always. Isn’t it something, we could walk down the street and pass a complete stranger but really don’t feel fear.Then many of us think about many liberals/democrates have a certain “trait” in the way they conduct themselves when they are LOSING their power. Just really odd that we conservatives have that thought as “we” go FORWARD to win the WH back from radicals.

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    • rawmilker
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:43am

      Yep, this was a another beta test by the pitiful democrats to probe the second amendment. If he had been successful, you can bet they would use this as a springboard to attack it further.

      Typical dem trying to sidestep the Constitution & infringe on our inalienable rights….

      Good job Gov Scott…..BTW, the libs down here hate our Governor. Thank God he won or else we would have had obama lover & former state financial officer Alex Sink in there, a dem spendthrift who lost a boatload of state employees retirement & 401K $$ with bad investments….

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  • AxelPhantom
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:08am

    “I believe that there is no reason to have a concealed firearm in downtown Tampa that week”

    So why is that week any different? Why did he ask for the ban? Is he expecting trouble or at least “tensions” perhaps a NBP, OWS anarchist or Neo-nazi presence?
    In that case, this is exactly the reason that individual “law abiding” citizens should be in a position to arm themselves. If you are the “bad guy” are you going to be more or less likely to cause trouble ike perhaps a riot, knowing the shop keepers may be armed?

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    • Inlightofthings
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:42am

      It sounds like the Mayor of Seattle who tried to make it look like outsiders were coming from out of town on Mayday to create mayhem. Another attempt at deflection when the real problem resides in his own fair city.

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  • RANGER1965
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:05am

    Folks,

    We all know that this convention will be filled with violence. They left is going to attack it from all fronts. The people that will incite this violence won’t be Republicans attending the event. Nor will they be law abiding citizens.
    These people will be the gutter trash of our society. Occupiers, Union Thugs, Anarchists, Black Supremists, and Criminals. They will do everything they can to disrupt the event and they will use that old justification of “Civil Disobedience”
    They won’t care about Banned Items, they will do whatever they want.

    A ban on concealed firearms will have one effect. It will disarm the law abiding. It will make them vulnerable to the gutter trash. It’s no surprise that the liberal mayor wants it.

    I prefer that convention attendee’s be armed. It’ll make some of the orcs who are planning to disprupt this event, think twice about trying to hurt one of the attendees or their families.

    RANGER

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    • barber2
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:30am

      Agree. Hope they have lots of cameras and security on hand. We have become quite accustomed to the anarchist tactics of the New Left . They are human symbols for anger, for hatred, and for destruction. In short, they are evil.

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    • tommyg524
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:31am

      Perhaps the left should read about the 100 to 1 attack on a white couple in another blaze story on this same date. But then the 13 percenters would rationale that story too I’m sure. By the way I’m one of those who feel if not for EXCESSIVE greed that capitalism AND the basic needs of the public CAN co-exist. The key word here is EXCESSIVE. But at no time will I give up my 2nd amendment rights, and certainly not at some traffic light in the dark of night being attacked by 100 chimps. The only rational answer to that story was to run the light and let the cars weight do the talking…for that couple. But the guy did the wrong thing, he got out of his car to confront the rock thrower while the numbers were a staggering 100 to 1, that was just dumb. use your head, err, or your car next time!

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  • biohazard23
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:03am

    Buckhorn is an idiot. He‘s just as dumb as Hillsborough’s “esteemed” county commissioners, especially Kevin White. I‘m glad I don’t live in Tampa anymore.

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  • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:03am

    Glad to see a governor with some common sense and supporting the 2nd amendment did not cave to the pressure from the established professional politicians.

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    • disenlightened
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:36am

      …I voted for the man and he didn’t let me down…built from the same cloth as Scott Walker he is.

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  • Aryq
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:03am

    Do not get to worked up about this. Our man Glenn had metal detectors and did not allow lawful concealed carry at his live show in San Antonio last year and he still got invited to speak to the NRA.

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    • Inlightofthings
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:19am

      If you read the letter you’d see there are safe zones at the convention. The honorable Mayor wanted a ban in all of downtown Tampa for an extended period of time during the convention.

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    • Kerstile
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:25am

      That was a private event on what, at the time, was considered private property. This is about bearing on PUBLIC streets. Think a little deeper please. This is tiresome.

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  • BlackCrow
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:03am

    The Governor was way to polite. I would have told that Communist P.O.S. to go soak his head in the bay!

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:37am

      Agree! Speaking about being polite/gentleman…I have always been impressed by Bill Hemmer, Fox News, but I always have to stop & my mouth drops open everytime Martha comes to the platform to sit down to join Bill, and Bill gives alittle stand-up for a lady, Martha. Whow in this day & age, pretty special and Martha says “thank you Bill” each & everytime! Good for her too. Bill, a gentleman and Martha, a lady! Class acts! Oh, my husband always opened the car door & doors for me and I always said “thank you, dear”. It is GREAT to be treated like a lady. Thank you men whereever you are if you do this for your lady. Hope your lady says “thank you”.

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  • TWO BITS
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:02am

    Buckhorn’s statement is non-sensical and his reasoning is flawed. Anyone who acquires a weapon to “create mayhem” will not obey an executive order.

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  • Lurchbus
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:01am

    Ever get the chance . You tube obsolete man. This is an episode of the Twilite Zone. This is where our country is headed!!!!!

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    • marhee9
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:13am

      That’s one of my favorite episodes, and you’re correct this is indeed where the country is headed. At the end the “state puppet” get’s his, let’s hope we see that happen here in November.
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVXFGTUNDjE

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    • barber2
      Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:21am

      Think your handlers need to give you some time off. Same comment for about 4 different articles ? Or are you just at a loss for new words ?

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:01am

    The Republicans haven’t ruled Congress for 6 years, the White House for 4. People are upset because the economy and the country are a mess and protests will be at the Republican convention? That makes absolutely no effing sense.

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  • travlman77
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 9:00am

    Awesome letter, right up to the “Constitutional Tradition” statement.

    It’s a right recognized by the 2nd amendment of the United States Constitution so that individuals can exercise the God given right to protect ourselves!

    It is a right! Not a Tradition!

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  • piper60
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:59am

    If the governor Had allowed this gun ban, which was advertised as temporary, it would have been the foot in the door for all the leftist gun control freaks. Then, the next thing you know, only criminals would have guns in that city, and the law abiding citizens would not be allowed to defend themselves. Unconstitutional mayors need to be recalled. Period. That’s the only way to get their attention.

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:58am

    Buckhorn like most Democrats wants to disarm law-abiding citizens. Take his tax payer protection away and see if he sings the same tone. Its always easy to say others can’t protect themselves when you have protection provided for you. Idiot

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  • cemerius
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:56am

    Without knowing beforehand, I guessed EXACTLY the party affiliation of the Tampa Mayor!!!! This means that the “protests” will be alot more subdued than the Democrat convention will be be!! Great job Gov Scott, keep the faith and I shall vote for you once more!! We even have a “west coast” here in Florida glad I live in the far east!!!

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  • USPATRIOT101
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:55am

    Good response.

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  • Inlightofthings
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:55am

    I’m surprised Buckhorn even made the request….supporting it would have been a certain shift left.

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on May 3, 2012 at 8:51am

    Way to go Governor it’s about time a politician defended the constitution instead of violating it.Every ‘gun law’ passed since the second amendment is unconstitutional.

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