Rotten Apples continue swipes at concealed carry (and own credibility)

Journalists at Ohio's liberal newspapers often attempt to maintain the notion that they are impartial when it comes to reporting on firearms and self-protection rights. These ongoing editorial page rants betray the folly of their efforts to claim neutrality.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: First things first

"'My Second Amendment rights are just as important as your precious First Amendment.' I've lost count of how often I've heard that sentiment expressed in response to anything even mildly suggesting regulation of guns. It makes me wonder where those folks went to grade school and what they learned there."

Columbus Dispatch: Legislature is off target; issue is jobs
"A man I know has been out of work for more than two years. He has worked as a corporate chief executive officer and an accountant. He has tremendous people skills and a great work ethic. The only thing he doesn’t have is a job. I’m sure he finds great comfort in some of our legislature’s chief accomplishments. Instead of job initiatives, we got a year’s worth of debate over a bill to allow Ohioans to carry concealed weapons."

Dayton Daily News: Gun law conceals loopholes
"'Until Wednesday, [the Ohio sniper suspect] would have walked right through the door with his conceal-carry permit. There are thousands of people like this man who have clean records, but are ticking time bombs. And this law is going to permit each and every one of them to carry a concealed weapon.'"

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