When it appeared that the forces of Right-Wing reaction could go no further, the Florida legislature passed a bill making it legal for workers to take their guns to work. Malls and shopping centers are not off limits either for the wondrous and influential workings of the gun lobby, lead by the notorious National Rifle Association. Florida Governor Charlie Crist, heralding this amazing piece of reactionary work, stated, “People being protected is the most important thing to me.” Crist is a member of the NRA.
Protected? Like the innocent kids and teachers at Columbine, or the students and professors attending class at Virginia Tech? Oh, but the Florida bill prohibits guns carried to work at public schools. A great concession from the folks who want a gun or two in every house, in every parking lot, in every car, and at every workplace!
The Second Amendment…well, I think that was meant for when there was an imminent threat from a foreign power, not your fellow worker or next-door neighbor!
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