Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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The Right to Bear Arms ... on Campus

I like the right to bear arms.  I will grudgingly agree that some places, such as bars, are places where guns probably shouldn't be.  This bill proposes allowing guns on college campuses.  I think that's a great idea.  It would make school shootings briefer, because one of the armed students or teachers might manage to take out the shooter.  And it might help discourage rape, too.
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fayanora

Re: Does not follow

fayanora

March 18 2011, 22:05:04 UTC 10 years ago

Only if they know what they're doing.
my_partner_doug

Re: Does not follow

my_partner_doug

March 18 2011, 22:41:08 UTC 10 years ago

Well, given that the state of Idaho won't issue a hidden carry permit to anyone (this is a non-exhaustive, only partial list) under 21, or with a history of mental illness, or a criminal record (which they take 90 days to investigate), or a dishonorable discharge from the military, or who's had an order of protection issued against them, *and* they require anyone applying for such a license to complete a firearms safety and training course, or demonstrate competence by past performance in shooting competitions or prior military service -- I'd say it's a safe bet that anyone in that state with such a permit *does* "know what they're doing."