Smoke'em ifn ya got'em
Town of Wise, Virginia becomes latest Second Amendment Sanctuary
WISE , VA (WCYB) — The Town of Wise is the latest Virginia locality to approve a resolution declaring itself a 'Second Amendment Sanctuary.'
By a unanimous vote of five to zero, the town council "wishes to express its deep commitment to the rights of all citizens of the Town of Wise to keep and bear arms."
The resolution is directed at state lawmakers, urging them "to oppose the passage of any state laws that infringe upon the rights of the law-abiding citizens of the Commonwealth."
Councilwoman Laura Taylor-Baugh put forward the motion in support of residents concerned over gun control measures proposed by Governor Ralph Northam.
"It is to show solidarity for all of Southwest Virginia. Sometimes, a lot of people feel that Southwest Virginia is forgotten and that we do not have voices, so this is our way of saying we do have voice," says Taylor-Baugh.
Wise County declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary last month. About 100 Virginia cities and counties have approved similar resolutions.
But Vice Mayor, Theresa Adkins says the town needed an extra layer of safety.
"I think that people want to stand together as a force," says Adkins.
It’s the first time in two decades Democrats control both chambers of the General Assembly.
https://wcyb.com/news/local/wise-county-virginia-becomes-latest-second-amendment-sanctuary
I know you are, but what am I?