[backhoe]

Attention on deck!

[Vigilantcitizen]

If this can happen here, it can happen anywhere.

[LTCJ]

Thanks for the ping. I've e-mailed my Rep and the guy who used to be my Rep before redistricting to alert them of my distaste.

I also e-mailed my Senator to "pre-register" since I'll be going on active duty next week and won't be able to follow it's progress.

Dear Lord, what a messed up House it is that Roy built.

[takenoprisoner]

Think of MADD and it's power. Think of the million mom march and it's influence. Think of Judy Harper and her relentless mission. Moms are tough to deal with for any legislature anywhere.
Especially when they are once grieved and now pissed off.

Our Georgia legislature has for years now had one Judy Harper and now a million moms on their asses to do something about gun safety to protect the children from guns. Too often irresponsible parents and others don't get it. Fact is, guns must be kept safe and secure from children who don't know any better. Good grief, what's the problem?

The problem is that responsible gun owners view this as nothing more than another incremental step toward the banning of gun ownership for citizens. And they are right, it is for many who have this agenda. While moms like Judy Harper and the "million moms" view this as an extremely important safety measure to protect children from irresponsible gun owners. And they're right too.

I say compromise. The Georgia legislature should provide a budget for gun safety. Tag some of the lottery too as it has a set aside for education. Afterall, gun safety in the home is educational.

Provide public messages dealing with gun safety as we do with illicit drugs for children. Make gun safety a part of early childhood education continuing to high school. Teach the children to be responsible even if the parents aren't.

Make gun safety a reality for children via education about the dangers of guns. Utilize all means available toward that end. But no need to take away any rights for responsible gun owners.