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This letter shows how ignorant some of the generally-dumb public really is:
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/05/27/letters/wed/wed98.txt#blogcomments
Letters to the Editor
Soon, weapons will be everywhere
Some of our greatest national treasures are the breathtaking and serene national parks that many of our wise leaders have set aside so all Americans and future generations may enjoy their beauty. National wildlife refuges are another fabulous treasure. These are places of family outings, renewal and learning as America becomes more and more urbanized. Most Americans treasure memories of visits to these places of awe. I now wonder if I would want to take my grandchildren to these hallowed places; who knows when some person with a concealed, loaded weapon might become ticked-off or paranoid? Of course, our park rangers will now need to carry guns and wear bullet-proof vests. This new bill will require many changes.
Sen. Tom Coburn must be right. Why should we have “confusing rules and red tape” when it comes to determining the places where loaded, concealed weapons are allowed or banned? But why stop with the parks and wildlife refuges? Let’s get rid of confusion and allow concealed, loaded weapons in all schools, courtrooms and the many other places where they’ve been banned. Especially we should allow them on airplanes. We mustn’t confuse the travelers. The next place we must allow loaded and concealed weapons is in the United States Senate. Loaded, concealed weapons are banned from there now and that certainly is causing confusion and red tape for the American tourist. I think that many Americans would relish the idea of concealed, loaded weapons in the House and Senate. We’re so fortunate to have a brilliant senator like Coburn who is looking out for American citizens and their safety.
It is awesome to see that our senators are thinkers and statesmen who would never bow to political influence such as that pushed by the National Rifle Association. We can be so proud. Marcia Bishop, Missoula
This letter shows how ignorant some of the generally-dumb public really is:
http://www.missoulian.com/articles/2009/05/27/letters/wed/wed98.txt#blogcomments
Letters to the Editor
Soon, weapons will be everywhere
Some of our greatest national treasures are the breathtaking and serene national parks that many of our wise leaders have set aside so all Americans and future generations may enjoy their beauty. National wildlife refuges are another fabulous treasure. These are places of family outings, renewal and learning as America becomes more and more urbanized. Most Americans treasure memories of visits to these places of awe. I now wonder if I would want to take my grandchildren to these hallowed places; who knows when some person with a concealed, loaded weapon might become ticked-off or paranoid? Of course, our park rangers will now need to carry guns and wear bullet-proof vests. This new bill will require many changes.
Sen. Tom Coburn must be right. Why should we have “confusing rules and red tape” when it comes to determining the places where loaded, concealed weapons are allowed or banned? But why stop with the parks and wildlife refuges? Let’s get rid of confusion and allow concealed, loaded weapons in all schools, courtrooms and the many other places where they’ve been banned. Especially we should allow them on airplanes. We mustn’t confuse the travelers. The next place we must allow loaded and concealed weapons is in the United States Senate. Loaded, concealed weapons are banned from there now and that certainly is causing confusion and red tape for the American tourist. I think that many Americans would relish the idea of concealed, loaded weapons in the House and Senate. We’re so fortunate to have a brilliant senator like Coburn who is looking out for American citizens and their safety.
It is awesome to see that our senators are thinkers and statesmen who would never bow to political influence such as that pushed by the National Rifle Association. We can be so proud. Marcia Bishop, Missoula