Guns and Children

Seriously I can't believe this state. How can it be legal to carry a gun into a child care center? Why would you need to? What in the world would make anyone think this is a good idea? Clearly we don't want teachers with guns. Do parents who just happen to be carrying a gun on them need the right to continue to carry it during drop-off and pick-up? Perhaps I have my head buried in some liberal sandpit but I in no way want my sweet 3 year old son anywhere near anyone carrying a gun. Look at this face.

Apparently there are some like minded Delray Beach (love my little community) Democrats that feel the same way-Representatives Lori Berman (who is on FAU's School of Social Work's new Community Board) and Senator Maria Sachs. They have filed bills that would ban guns in child care centers and public buildings. The bill (HB 1087 and S B 1340) would impose civil penalties and removal from office for local officials who ignore the law. Oh and yes that means that right now you can carry a gun into the state Capitol buildings. They are not allowed in committee meetings (are there big bins outside the door of committee rooms where you put your gun while you work?).  It really is a bit like the wild wild west.

To read more about the bill:
http://www.brevarddems.com/general-news/rep-lori-berman-files-hb-1087-for-public-safety

In other news the gambling bill is stalled in House committee while a Senate panel approved redistricting maps.

Finally a House subcommittee approved a bill that would bar anyone with a felony drug conviction from receiving food stamps or TANF cash assistance. This is an old issue that was dealt with in the federal reform of welfare in 1996. It keeps coming back in more conservative states.

I'm off to DC to a conference. Will hopefully at least walk through the Capitol though the House and Senate are still in recess until next week.

Dr. D.