Whenever you let the government regulate your right, you turn that right into a privilege and give them the ability deny you that privilege. Last week in Ohio, when most County Sheriffs began processing applications for the concealed carry of firearms, the Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) Sheriff's office was turning citizens away.

Chief Deputy Charles Corrao said the office has not received the necessary computer equipment from the state to process applications for the concealed-carry license. But officials did hand out informational booklets about the new law and blank applications Thursday.

Corrao said it could be another four to six weeks before the department will be able to start accepting applications. Even then, background checks could add 45 more days to the process.

Sheriff McFaul, and Deputy Corrao expect citizens to put their rights on hold for what they claim will only be another 6 weeks, because the department is unprepared to obey the law. So, should they be fired for willfully disobeying the law, or should they be fired for not being properly prepared? Either way, they should be forced to issue temporary permits to all applicants, until such time as they are prepared to do their duty properly.