San Francisco elections

In yesterday elections, San Franciscans demonstrated that they are opposed to defense on both a national and a local level. They showed their contempt for national security with this ballot initiative:

The military recruitment initiative won with 60 percent in favor and 40 percent against. The measure, dubbed "College Not Combat," opposes the presence of military recruiters at public high schools and colleges.

However, they are not only opposed to the military but also don't want their citizens to be able to defend themselves.

The gun ban prohibits the manufacture and sale of all firearms and ammunition in the city, and makes it illegal for residents to keep handguns in their homes or businesses.

Only two other major U.S. cities — Washington and Chicago — have implemented such sweeping handgun bans.

Hmmm, what is the crime rate in Washington and Chicago? Appropriately, the law goes into effect on April's Fools Day. If the law abiding citizens turn in their guns who will have fire arms? Oh yeah, the non-law abiding folks we refer to as criminals. Personally, I'd want crooks to be uncertain whether I have a gun in my residence or not. If guns are illegal then crooks have less to fear.