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I am not sure what I think about this. There is federal legislation pending that would recognize the right of law enforcement officers to carry concealed handguns nationwide. Many pro-gun-rights groups oppose it, but some (like the NRA) support it.
Those who oppose it say that it is a double standard. It implies that police are somehow better than the other citizens, and more trustworthy.
I agree with that. I believe it is unfair. On the other hand, evidence shows that laws permitting concealed carry strongly reduces crime. So I am quite pleased with any legislation that increases the number of handguns carried by law-abiding citizens.
I wonder what would happen if a town like Kennesaw, Georgia decided to certify all its residents as law enforcement officers?
Also, I wonder if a constitutional case could be made that this bill violates equal protection, and if we could force the right to be recognized as applicable to all citizens?
Posted by Robert at April 19, 2002 08:04 AM