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To prevent violence, let members of Congress keep carrying guns
Washington Examiner ^ | February 5, 2021 | Dr. John Lott and Rep. Andy Harris

Posted on 02/08/2021 12:49:14 PM PST by VictimsRightsPro2a

When politicians can face impeachment for inciting violence despite asking people to show their support "peacefully," you would think politicians would weigh their words more carefully. Yet last Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed that unnamed members of Congress "threatened violence on other members of Congress."

"We will probably need a supplemental [appropriation] for more security for members when the enemy is within the House of Representatives, a threat that the members are concerned about, in addition to what is happening outside," the California Democrat warned.

Democrats are using the Jan. 6 riot to justify almost any security action, necessary or not. Of course, Democrats raised no concerns when violent riots occurred during former President Donald Trump's inauguration.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: banglist; congress; cprc; drjohnlott; guncontrol

1 posted on 02/08/2021 12:49:14 PM PST by VictimsRightsPro2a
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

Bring back dueling, outside the city, of course.....


2 posted on 02/08/2021 12:53:52 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: hellinahandcart; Abby4116

Ping!


3 posted on 02/08/2021 1:03:40 PM PST by sauropod (#ImpeachMcConnell. #Resist. #NotMyPresident.)
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To: Lurkinanloomin
Bring back dueling, outside the city, of course.....

Why not right on the House Floor.

Back in the 1850s one house member nearly beat the other the other to death with a cane.

Earlier in history members of congress typically carried pistols and knives in the chambers of congress.

There is plenty of precedence for members being armed.

4 posted on 02/08/2021 1:05:29 PM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit)
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

Dunno.
I suspect the impulse control of the average Democrat is low to non-existent.
On the other hand, it might make C-Span very entertaining.


5 posted on 02/08/2021 1:17:06 PM PST by Little Ray (The Government is always its own largest and most important Special Interest. .)
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

I believe some already do...but it’s not for public info..


7 posted on 02/08/2021 1:32:03 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

https://palmer.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/meet-members-congress-who-pack-heat


8 posted on 02/08/2021 1:33:33 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Sacajaweau

Apparently members of congress can’t carry but can keep guns in their office. See above link.


9 posted on 02/08/2021 1:34:33 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

If Nazi Pelosi and Chuck Tumor let members of Congre$$ carry, how could they support disarming law abiding citizens?


10 posted on 02/08/2021 1:50:53 PM PST by antidemoncrat
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To: antidemoncrat
If Nazi Pelosi and Chuck Tumor let members of Congre$$ carry, how could they support disarming law abiding citizens?

They are more important than us! Now go back to work and pay your taxes peon!

11 posted on 02/08/2021 2:15:59 PM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: VictimsRightsPro2a

“Reaching across the aisle” will take in a whole new meaning!


12 posted on 02/08/2021 3:05:48 PM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: unixfox

I hear and obey


13 posted on 02/09/2021 6:02:44 AM PST by antidemoncrat
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