Commentary by Larry S. Moore

The Dayton Daily News recently published a touching story on the strong parent-child bonding time that occurs each year during hunting season, and it is apparent from the story that Ohioans should support the opportunity for such bonding to be increased through HB296.

From the story:

Logan Murray is an 8-year-old who knows what he wants. He wants to go hunting with his dad.

"I just love being outdoors," said the wide-eyed youngster with a big, friendly smile. "It's fun to hear the birds chirping and listen to the squirrels chatter."

The Carlisle second-grader must think hunting is easy. After all, it took him only three shots with his crossbow to bring down a doe, a turkey and an eight-point buck last year, when he was 7.

"I've been taking him along on hunting trips since he was about 4 years old," explained his father, Shane, 37, a registered nurse. "Last year was the first year he actually hunted. And when he hunts, I don't. I put all of my attention into what he is doing."

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2005 Buckeye Firearms Association endorsee Phil Harmon is making news by pointing out that liberal politics are affecting more than just gun control in the City of Columbus:

October 23, 2005
Columbus Dispatch

In the past two years, the Columbus City Council has banned smoking in public places.

It banned assault weapons.

And couches on porches.

And it gave the green light last week to installing red-light cameras at intersections.

Columbus’ Democratic City Council members will tell you there’s no Republican or Democratic way to pick up the trash or clear snow.

But other people say these new laws show a certain philosophy, and that partisan differences do make a difference in local races.

"It’s a liberal agenda," said Phil Harmon, a Republican candidate who campaigned against the smoking and assault-weapon bans.

"Some people say it’s a good thing. Government needs to help people, take a proactive role," Harmon said. But he said the bans and cameras go beyond the mandate of a council member’s job. "Let’s balance the do-gooder aspect of government with the idea of personal responsibility."

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Again, from the story:

Council members voted for the weapons ban in part because Columbus police said they needed it, Hudson said. Residents in the University District asked for the couch ban, she said.