July 19, 2010
Only In Texas
A unique loophole in a new security procedure means a gun permit is like a special-access pass into the domed building, allowing people who are certified to carry a gun to bypass lines at the metal detectors that were set up after a shooting incident earlier this year.
“Nobody wants to be the one standing in line behind three hundred kids wearing the same colored T-shirt,” said University of Texas political scientist Jim Henson. “If you’re trying to get in and out really quick and there’s going to be choke points, well, people don’t want to have to deal with that.”
It’s a fascinating line of logic they’re using.
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We’re like Shakespeare.
“…security at the Capitol is still strong because permit-holders aren’t the ones who would pose any threat.” What an interesting thought. Isn’t it a bit like saying nobody with a passport is likely to be involved in crime? And what happens when a “patriot” decides that a political party in power is no longer legitimate and should be eliminated?
Fascinating group of folks with which you share your state, Daryl. I also understand that the Texan Capital building was built to be slightly larger than the Capital in D.C. — just because.
(shakes his head sadly)
big on the outside / small on the inside
Okay, next clusterflockstock we’re having a 2-part seminar on what it means for a left-leaning intellectual to live in–and love–Texas. The second part involves a lot of drinking.
can we start with the drinking?
I’m not suggesting we don’t finish with it too.
but I think it’s necessary.
Well, if you want to lead the seminar, then you can do it any goddamned way you want.
You see? Deron and I are Texans.
fuck it.
I’m out.
unless I get a jumpsuit.
Just stick to being the zero in the car. I’ll handle this.
Wait, you bought the gun.
Oh good. We’re getting the How to Be a Texan seminar after all! I need this.
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Do out-of-state gun permits work? They pass them out here like condoms in a dormitory.
I was wondering about that too, Dave. Texas and a number of other states have mutual agreements that their permits will be honored. I’m pretty sure that TX & OK have this agreement, and possibly NM as well.