Voters in two Southern Illinois counties overwhelmingly said “yes” Tuesday to advisory referendums asking if the state should pass legislation permitting trained and licensed citizens to legally carry firearms. [More]Who all thinks the urban-dominated legislature will let them? See, "home rule" only applies to ruling.
I just can't get excited over this. The whole majority rule on rights thing isn't something I've ever thought was a good idea. It's right down there on my list next to permits.