By Ken Hanson

Sandusky Register Editor Matt Westerhold, apparently with a straight face, published an editorial today entitled “It’s about the secrets, not about the gun owners”. Apparently hoping we forgot his history at the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, where he attacked gun owners' privacy in similar fashion, Mr. Westerhold bemoans that he did not seek this fight, but at the same time he would be irresponsible to duck it.

Sorry, Mr. Westerhold, it is very much about the gun owners and their rights to privacy.

Mr. Westerhold openly concedes that Ohio law says that concealed carry lists are not public records. Think about that for a moment. The people, by and through their elected officials, have determined, as a matter of law, that these lists are not public records and the release of these lists is not in the public interest. Not some administrative agency trying to shield their meetings or who they meet with, not some bureaucrat trying to hide the fact he gave a no-bid contract to his brother-in-law, not a renegade school board member trying to change curriculum… The people, by and through their elected representatives, made a decision. Those who exercise a right, like praying, writing an idiotic editorial or obtaining an abortion, are not required to face public scrutiny. These are not public records, and their release is not in the public interest. So Sayeth The People.

By Chris Chumita

The City of Cleveland has a long anti-gun history. Prior to the successful passage of HB347, Cleveland imposed just about every anti-gun law possible. From gun registration to a so-called "assault weapons" ban, Cleveland had them all.

On March 14th, HB347 became law, and it made the gun laws uniform throughout the state. However, Cleveland saw this as an opportunity to flex their anti-gun muscles and are challenging HB347 in court.

Recently, Michael Dolan, Councilman for Ward 21, resigned from city council. Since there was more than a year left in his term, a special election must be held in order to replace him. Dolan quickly appointed a possibly anti-gun candidate to be his replacement until the election. However, the other candidate is pro-gun, pro self-defense, and his victory could begin the process of changing Cleveland's anti-gun culture.

If you live in Cleveland's Ward 21, vote for freedom. Vote for your gun rights. Vote for Charles Peter Pluto on July 3rd!

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