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Workspace Webmail :: Print <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />Print 1 Close Window <br />Subject: Seems obvious that building a gun range near a day care is unwise - <br />From: Jennifer Henningson <henningsonj@gmail.com> <br />Date: Thu, Feb 06, 2014 7:07 am <br />To: info@littlemechildcaremn.com <br />Jennifer Henningson <br />5344 Fremont Ave N <br />Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 <br />I recently heard about the plan to establish a gun range in close proximity to a local day care center and am outrage and <br />incredibly disappointed in the city of Ramsey for thinking this is a wise move to make. <br />We think of the obvious - the possibility of a stray bullet, etc. but what about the less obvious impact of having a gun <br />range near a day care center? Consider the impact hearing and becoming acclimated to the sound of guns shots at an <br />early age might have on psychologically developing children? Think of the many programs in the US designed to help <br />refugees and those from war -torn countries find new peace after growing up with the sound of gunfire and etc. Also, <br />what IF a stray bullet hurts a child? Can you imagine not only the loss for that family but also the certain law suits that <br />will be filed against not only the gun range, but the City, as well?!? <br />To be clear, I am not a democrat and i do support the NRA and second amendment rights. Also, I am an advocate for <br />not insulating children from the many realities of life - but a gun range near a day care center? Who is thinking here??? <br />It's so obviously risky that I struggle to see where the "common" is in common sense among the city council and <br />developers of this project. <br />I hope the City of Ramsey will do the right thing and consider a different parcel of land for developing this gun range. <br />There are plenty of fantastic locations in Ramsey and with the right planning, a far better range with additional services <br />could be established with a wiser, more sustainable planning. <br />Some risks are not worth taking if they may hurt just one child or negatively impact a child's future development <br />(psychologically or otherwise). <br />- Jennifer Henningson <br />Copyright © 2003-2014. All rights reserved. <br />https://emai103.secureserver.net/view print_multi.php?uidArray=36401INBOX&aEmlPart=0 2/6/2014 <br />