“Gun owners will be able to openly carry their weapons at next month’s Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak.Officials lifted the gun ban after hours of public comment on Monday night.On one side were gun-rights activists who pointed to state law that allows them to openly carry their guns. On the other side were residents and families worried about safety.The festival, expected to draw tens of thousands to Royal Oak over Labor Day weekend, is now ground zero for the gun debate in Michigan.” (08/17/10)