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Louisiana Guns-in-church Plan 'Sad Commentary on American Society'
3 April 2010
Shreveport Times (Louisiana), Editorial
A proposal to let church members arm themselves is another sad commentary on American society and one of the predictable bits of legislation that can distract Louisiana lawmakers from more critical issues.
State Rep. Henry Burns acknowledges his House Bill 68 could be misunderstood, but what is clear is that some houses of worship could become less sanctuary and more fortress. From a public safety standpoint, HB 68 could create more hazard than safety.
Burns' bill... (GunPolicy.org)