Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City called on police officers across the country to go on strike until stricter gun control regulations are signed into law.

Bloomberg, an independent, appeared on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight Monday in the wake of the shooting in Aurora, CO and said the following in response to a question from Morgan

"I would take it one step further. I don't understand why police officers across this country don't stand up, collectively, and say, 'We're going to go on strike. We're not going to protect you unless you, the public, through your legislature, do what's required to keep us safe."

Bloomberg went on to say that he doesn’t understand the need for civilians to purchase armor-piercing bullets.  The shooter in Colorado did not use armor-piercing bullets nor were any police officers injured.

In fact, only law-enforcement officers can purchase armor-piercing bullets, so that’s already a law.

It is also against the law for police officers in New York City to go on strike; a fact Mayor Bloomberg acknowledged Tuesday when he attempted to retract his statement.

The fact is more gun control won’t prevent violence.

If we unarmed every law-abiding citizen then how would we protect ourselves when the police aren’t around?  What will save an elderly couple from being robbed if they have no gun to scare off the intruder?

Criminals obviously have no regard for the law or they wouldn’t be criminals.  The only effect a complete gun ban will have is more innocent people being killed.  read more »