Wednesday, January 12, 2011

But What Will Protect Us From Them?

In the aftermath of the Tucson shooting, House members are now calling for a plexiglass "security shield" over the House floor to protect them from their supposed would-be assassins.  Seems like a bit of overkill (can I say "overkill"?).  Aren't there already security measures in place to make sure that no firearms can be brought into the Capitol?

Are they afraid of someone breaking out with a diving leg drop on them in the middle of some inane debate?  Because while I don't condone or advocate violence against our government officials, I would accept a nominal tax increase to see that.

Our government already operates within a metaphorical bubble, why should they construct a physical one as well?

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