I
wish they'd added not only the Capitol building, but also the Capitol
grounds. It is such a beautiful place for people to gather, it's a shame
to allow gun-toting morons to ruin it for everyone.
The bill was introduced before we learned of the
plot to kidnap Governor and to storm the Capitol with an force
of 200 armed "patriots". The FBI has found that six of the plotters met
during a rally at the state Capitol in June. (source)
The
Detroit Free Press reports that
House Speaker Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, told
Michigan Information & Research Service Monday that he's not
interested in banning guns inside the Capitol because it is the
"people's house" and everyone has the right to express their
constitutional rights. |
Expressing constitutional rights |
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There is, however, no constitutional right to carry
a firearm, concealed or not. The Second Amendment says only that "A well
regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the
right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." It
is referring to militias - not just any militias, but militias
well-regulated by the state. More on that
here.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, R-Clarklake
told reporters “There is no way in a country like ours that you can
legislate and get rid of all risk.” You can, however, reduce
risk. Otherwise, why use seat belts? Why wear face masks during an
pandemic? Oops, sorry, Republicans don't believe in reducing that risk,
either.
"Open carry" on its face is terrorism. Someone
walking around in public with an automatic rifle is frightening, and
meant to be. It is disgusting and should not be allowed. |
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a
duck. . . |
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