-Matt DiPietrantonio
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/us/04guns.html?src=un&feedurl=http%3A%2F%2Fjson8.nytimes.com%2Fpages%2Fnational%2Findex.jsonp
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Laws Allowing Handguns in Bars and Restaurants
Recently, there have been multiple states that have decided to enact a law that allows people to carry guns in restaurants and bars. This law also requires that the owner has a permit. Controversy has resulted due to this newly enacted law in Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia. On one side, people feel that this law can only lead to problems that may harm both the subjects and innocent outsiders. Phil Bredeson, the Tennessee governor stated, "Gun's and alcohol don't mix, that's the bottom line." On the other side, there are many supporters of this law that feel that individuals have the right to personal safety, such as a Mr.Ringenberg. He commented, "If someone's sticking a gun in my face, I'm not relying on their charity to keep me alive." Other states such as New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts are currently debating whether to put this law in motion. It will be extremely interesting to see whether this law will lead to trouble.
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Ajay Bohra,
ReplyDeleteI am sure that there are many instances and situation that people can create to make this enacting of a new law to sound great. But the thing is, if one can possibly use a gun while intoxicated, then i think thats putting a lot more into question. In another sense, if you can drink and use a gun, then lets drink and drive. Seems that only bad can come out of something like this. To address the situation where one may feel in danger in a bar and does not want to rely on others charity - know where you're going. I dont see the point in going into a place of harm and then saying.."well only if guns were allowed here, i'd be safe," makes much sense. Bad law.