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Bringing Guns to Obama Town Halls
This is a story that got my attention recently. The first time I heard about the incident was last week it when it aired on MSNBC.
Now when I first heard about this, I didn't read anything into it or jump to any conclusions. The story involved people wanting to assert their constitutional right to bear arms at presidential town hall meetings.
It definitely raised a red flag and presented some concerns when one man in Arizona and close to a dozen people pop up doing the same thing at another presidential event just a week later.
Is there a coincidence between these two reports, or is it something more? That's what many people would like to know. We all understand the fact that having constitutional rights, as well as the freedom to assert those rights, are the hallmarks of our democracy. There's no question about it.
My question is whether or not these most recent incidents have taken place in greater numbers during President Obama's administration. If so, there's a greater concern here that I hope people take seriously.
So what do you think? Are individuals demanding the right to bring guns to presidential assemblies happening more frequently now than in previous years with previous presidents?
Voice your opinion.