A controversial amendment to the Senate defense planning bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons across state lines has set off a firestorm on both sides of the gun control debate.
Democrats were scrambling to defeat the proposal by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., ahead of a Wednesday vote on the measure. Thune argues the amendment, which has 21 Senate co-sponsors, will help reduce crime.
“My legislation enables citizens to protect themselves while respecting individual state firearms laws,” Thune said in a written statement last week after he offered the legislation.
Imagine that: Democrats do not want you to be able to defend yourself after you cross a state line. You will not be used to the air. And maybe the it will make you run amok and start slinging lead.
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