I too support expanded carry permit legislation. The writer of this piece obviously takes a different stance as shown in the opening line of his article. FYI, the proposed legislation does not allow concealed carry into bars (bars being defined as establishments primarily devoted to alcohol sales where one must be at least 21 years old to enter). So, by characterizing the legislation as allowing concealed carry into bars, as commonly defined, the writer shows his bias. If this is an opinion piece then the writer has some leeway perhaps, but if it is a news article then the writer is guilty of biased reporting. There are a lot of predators out there and I'm not talking about a hockey team or the four legged kind. I carry to protect myself, my family, and other law-abiding citizens. The 2nd Amendment and established law provide for that. If anything our gun rights should be expanded even farther.
I'd say chances are a lot better than even that the parent(s) of the student that was Tased will be up in arms about how their "baby" was treated. Whatever happened to "If you get in trouble at school, you'll be in worse trouble at home."? It is a sad comment on society that we even need resource officers in school at all. I thought it interesting, too, that the writer of the news item decided to call the students involved in the fight, "men." Since when does a 15 to 18 year kid still in high school qualify as a man?
Tennessee: Some lawmakers pushing handgun legislation hold permits
I too support expanded carry permit legislation. The writer of this piece obviously takes a different stance as shown in the opening line of his article. FYI, the proposed legislation does not allow concealed carry into bars (bars being defined as establishments primarily devoted to alcohol sales where one must be at least 21 years old to enter). So, by characterizing the legislation as allowing concealed carry into bars, as commonly defined, the writer shows his bias. If this is an opinion piece then the writer has some leeway perhaps, but if it is a news article then the writer is guilty of biased reporting. There are a lot of predators out there and I'm not talking about a hockey team or the four legged kind. I carry to protect myself, my family, and other law-abiding citizens. The 2nd Amendment and established law provide for that. If anything our gun rights should be expanded even farther.
Chattanooga: Fight ends with student tazed
I'd say chances are a lot better than even that the parent(s) of the student that was Tased will be up in arms about how their "baby" was treated. Whatever happened to "If you get in trouble at school, you'll be in worse trouble at home."? It is a sad comment on society that we even need resource officers in school at all. I thought it interesting, too, that the writer of the news item decided to call the students involved in the fight, "men." Since when does a 15 to 18 year kid still in high school qualify as a man?