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April 27, 2007

Lawmaker For Gun Control To Begin Carrying AK-47

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State Rep. Jewell Williams, who's from Philly, is a co-sponsor of an Angel Cruz bill that has no chance at passing but is a way to get attention for his gun control arguments. (The bill's about gun control, too, obviously; it's just not going to pass.)

Anyway, this morning some idiot from Allentown wrote him an email saying something to the effect of "you should be shot" for supporting his fellow democrat Cruz. Way to do your part to make gun owners look like responsible human beings, buddy!

Williams is taking the threat seriously, which is certainly his prerogative and not something you can really criticize. But, ah, could we do it so everyone's reaction to the story isn't "guh-wha"?

A Philadelphia lawmaker who supports tougher gun-control laws said Thursday he will likely start wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying his gun more often after receiving a threatening e-mail.

I think the equivalent of this move is protesting abortion by opening up a Planned Parenthood.

Lawmaker who got e-mail threat says he'll wear bulletproof vest [AP/Philly.com]

Posted by D-Mac on April 27, 2007 11:32 AM
Posted to Email , Gun Violence , Guns , Irony, I Think , Threats

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