Once again, Venus, well said!Venus Pax wrote:I do not like the idea of controlling a private business, and especially a private family/individual's right to choose with regard to lifestyle and self-defense choices.
My sister, as many of you know, does not want me entering her house with my handgun. I disagree, but I will honor her wishes, as it is her house.
I know that I certainly don't want the govt telling me what I should allow in MY house. In both of our families, we have unmarried couples living together. In our home, they aren't allowed to stay in the same bedroom overnight. We would both have our drawers in a knot if the govt tried to tell us that WE were taking away their rights by having this rule in our home.
We also don't allow smoking in our house. Yes, everyone has a right to smoke, but as an asthmatic, I also have a right to breathe. (As a homeowner, I also have the right to choose my own potpourri, and cigarette smoke just isn't my thing.)
When it comes to businesses, it's THEIR property. I can also exercise MY right to take my business elsewhere (and I do).
What I have a problem with is tax-payer funded entities that are off-limits. (Ex: schools, postoffices). MY tax dollars pay for those places. They should not be restricted.
I agree, any public place a person who has the right to carry should be able to carry.
A business who is open to the public should have the right to restrict, but they must have a convient place located next to each entrance that would have appropiate storage facilities for our weapons if they desire us not to have them upon our person---knowing full well that they are then 100% liable for our wellbeing whilest upon their property.
And, so that our privicy and the law is not circumvented, much like a private dressing room, must be provided for us to arm and disarm ourselves, if not allowed to do this in private would constitue us breaking the law for falure to conceal.
Russ
