3/2/09

Is it worth giving unlimited power to a few to create perceived safety for many?




Illinois Bill Would Require Gun Owners


 to Buy $1M in Liability Insurance


 


An Illinois state lawmaker is proposing that gun owners


be required to carry personal liability insurance of at least $1 million


 


"specifically covering any damages resulting from negligent or willful acts


involving the use of such firearm while it is owned by such person"


 


A gun owner would be responsible after a firearm is lost or stolen


until the loss or theft is reported


to the police department or sheriff


of the jurisdiction in which the owner resides


 


Police would be empowered to pull the gun license of anyone


who does not submit evidence of having the required insurance


 


The measure is now in the House Rules Committee.


 


Insurance Journal


February 18, 2009


 


Would the founding fathers have considered the right to bear arms


a protection for the citizenry against the government


or vice versa?

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