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Notice that six Democrats are asking for this. Don't mean to turn this into a political thread, but it shows the importance of working both sides of the aisle on these issues.
State lawmakers question plans for Seattle gun ban
Some state lawmakers are questioning Seattle's plans for stricter gun controls, and they want to know if Attorney General Rob McKenna believes...
By The Associated Press
OLYMPIA — Some state lawmakers are questioning Seattle's plans for stricter gun controls, and they want to know if Attorney General Rob McKenna believes the restrictions would be legal.
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels recently announced plans to ban guns on city property, after two bystanders were wounded by gunfire at the Folklife Festival at Seattle Center in May.
But a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling says Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting.
Rep. Kevin Van de Wege of Sequim is one of six Democrats who requested the attorney general's legal opinion. He says it's important to know whether the Seattle plan would be pre-empted by state or federal law.
An attorney general's opinion gives state officials detailed legal analysis, but isn't legally binding.
Notice that six Democrats are asking for this. Don't mean to turn this into a political thread, but it shows the importance of working both sides of the aisle on these issues.