[basil]

My favorite quote from the article:But Webb did not shoot down rumors that he carries a gun in the Capitol complex. "I believe that it's important - it's important for me, personally, and for a lot of people in the situation that I'm in, to be able to defend myself and my family," Webb said. "

Isn't he special?

[iceskater]

What on earth is he so afraid of that he feels like he needs to carry a gun on Capitol Hill?

Given his apparent mental instability, I'm more worried about him going postal inside the capitol building than am I worried about someone shooting him.

[oldbill]

Who's he protecting himself from - fellow screwball Jim Moran who has already beat his wife, beat an 8-year-old, and threatened to beat another congressman?

And somebody better check that Moran is not carrying a gun also.

[PleaDeal]

Hi basil!

You quoted the article as stating "But Webb did not shoot down rumors...", but what I read leaves out the 'not'. Did FOX change the article?

This is really confusing because the very next paragraph makes it seem as if Webb is admitting to 'carrying' in the Capitol! "Since 9/11 for people who are in government I think in general there has been an agreement that it's a more dangerous time.

He NEVER denies bringing the handgun to work.

[El Gato]

Isn't he special?

As a US Senator, yes he is. He's got a Constitutional protection from arrest during Congressional sessions, which would be most of the time he's in the District. Members of the House have that same immunity.

It's in Article I,

Section. 6. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States. They shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same;