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BATISTE: LaToya’s Gun Buyback Was A Flop, Shockingly Enough
Posted on 1/22/19 at 7:59 pm
Posted on 1/22/19 at 7:59 pm
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LaToya Cantrell‘s gun buyback turned out to be a bust. Previously unmentioned, this painfully liberal effort only had $100,000 total, so only money for 200 people. Small, important details such as this had not been shared.
The Hayride jumped on the fact Cantrell originally said $500 per gun. Then it was modified to $500 max per resident no matter if they turned in one or five guns. As to how it worked, they gave vouchers for guns. The buyback was advertised as cash although one person said he received a $500 card for Dollar General. It’s still unclear if anyone received actual cash.
As to the event itself, at the time it started, 11:00 am Saturday, the line was overlapped with the end beyond the beginning. Anywhere from 1,500-2,000 people flocked to Central City amid rain. About 80% in the line were white. No gang-bangers or apparent criminals were in attendance. The people trading in weapons for money appeared to be law-abiding citizens.
When an NOPD officer said only 80 “spots” left at 11:30, people were angry. About 75% walked away. Meaning it was more of a capitalist event than an anti-gun event. At news of depleted funds, the lines along St. Andrew and Ferret vanished and those who stayed walked Felicity until before it hit Reverend John Raphael Way.
Several people carried long guns in boxes, likely purchased just to be turned in for cash. This translates to the possibility that New Orleans may now have more guns on the street as a result of Cantrell’s program.
The $100,000 came from the Edward Wisner Foundation according to the city.
With limited funds, $200 per person would have been more reasonable and gone much further.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:10 pm to cdaniel76
Well didn't see that coming...
Criminals that shouldn't legally have guns are not going to turn in themselves.
But got damn you better think I'm going dump some spur of the moment garbage buys off for that new Benelli SBE 3
Criminals that shouldn't legally have guns are not going to turn in themselves.
But got damn you better think I'm going dump some spur of the moment garbage buys off for that new Benelli SBE 3
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:11 pm to cdaniel76
LaToya was unavailable for comment I'm sure.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:30 pm to Honest Tune
Even bill vinovich’s crew could see this coming
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:38 pm to cdaniel76
a liberal idiot politician lied? noooooo ......
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:39 pm to Chad504boy
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bill vinovich’s crew could see this coming
There were flags all over this event... Big. Red. Flags.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 9:03 pm to keakar
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a politician lied? noooooo .....
Fixed it for you.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 9:20 pm to cdaniel76
So you have to figure they had some planning meeting for this event to go over the details. They come up with the idea of $500 per gun (or per person the brings at least one gun). No one brings up the fact that you can go to Walmart and walk out with a gun for $200.?
Posted on 1/22/19 at 11:25 pm to cdaniel76
It was worth it just for the video they captured and the facial recognition analysis done later.
Posted on 1/23/19 at 4:43 am to cdaniel76
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Several people carried long guns in boxes, likely purchased just to be turned in for cash. This translates to the possibility that New Orleans may now have more guns on the street as a result of Cantrell’s program.
Posted on 1/23/19 at 4:55 am to cdaniel76
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About 80% in the line were white. No gang-bangers or apparent criminals were in attendance.
How many people who post here made some quick cash?
Posted on 1/23/19 at 5:59 am to cdaniel76
These types of events aren't about safety. It's a pat on the back moment for the mayor. The media takes a picture of the long line of people, 99% who wasted their time. They give away a few dollars of someone else's money, then they call it a huge success.
Posted on 1/23/19 at 7:28 am to bootlegger
I should go buy one of those savage axis rifles for $129 after rebate just for this type of thing.
Posted on 1/23/19 at 8:03 am to baldona
shite just get a box of PoP Tarts; you get 8 Glocks for what $3???
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