Tennessee passed a new law that allows gun holders to carry their loaded guns into bars and restaurants. Different opinions arose. Supporters think that their rights are expanded, while opponents concern that this law might increase potential dangers. State representative Curry Todd claimed that the purpose of this law is to allow people to defend their personal safety.
I think this new law is the most worrying for workers of the restaurants and bars. Because alcohol intoxication are common after people drink. Once they are drunk, especially those who are experiencing downturns, they could be irrational unconsciously. Therefore, it is dangerous for them to possess loaded guns. Workers of the restaurants and bars are working in a dangerous and risky environment.
This law is opposed to President Obama's intention on gun control. President Obama has always been in favor of expanding gun control laws. Following Virginia, Arizona, and Wyoming, Tennessee absolutely put itself on the spot encouraging gun right advocates.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
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Too bad for Plaxico Burress that NY is not among them.
Well put professor..
On a more serious note, as much as I am for expanding our liberties and freedoms, by passing laws of this nature we are putting a lot of people in harms way. I think there are more effective and much safer laws that could be passed that would expand our liberties.
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