I was very dismayed to watch and read the "news" coverage of the Oak Harbor Council's recent repeal of their illegal park gun ban.

Most portrayed the Council as a city council being bullied by gun rights group - most specifically the Second Amendment Foundation. One went as far as to say that Oak Harbor couldn't afford to fight the SAF in court. Probably a good idea not to since the gun ban was in VIOLATION OF STATE LAW.

The City of Seattle recently LOST this battle several times in court. But yet news media seems to imply that Oak Harbor could somehow win on the exact same issue. What a waste of tax payer money.

The news also seemed outraged that citizens could be armed at a council meeting. In fact, one council member stormed off at one meeting after finding out. If it is not illegal than it is not illegal. Period.

In Washington State we have CCW laws since sometimes in the 70s! I used to wonder why such emphasis was on concealed. Now I know why - the legislators (at the time) were VERY wise. With firearms it really is out of sight = out of mind! Forget the fact that probably every council meeting prior someone was probably legally CCW'ing!

Did you know that Washington State has one of the few state capitols where firearms are not prohibited? In fact, it is known that more than a few legislators use their CCW license. LINK: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020325837_legislaturegunsxml.html