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Newspaper That Published Gun-Owners List Hires Armed Guards
inode_buddha writes "Not long ago we ran a story about how a NY newspaper published lists of gun owners. Now, it seems the same newspaper has hired armed guards in response to unspecified threats to the editor, amid 'large volumes of negative response.' From the article: 'The editor, Caryn McBride, told police the newspaper hired a private security company whose "employees are armed and will be on site during business hours," the report said. The guards are protecting the newspaper's staff and Rockland County offices in West Nyack, New York.'"
It's the traditional trade-off we make to live in a civilized society. I could build my own airplane (well not really) but I'd better damned sure make sure it passes the FAA's requirements if only to make sure I'm not a threat to others. Governments DO have the rights that we vote to give them. We give them the right to nose around in some of our personal property and in exchange society is a little bit more secure. It's a delicate balance between the two, but I come down firmly on the side of wanting to know who owns assault weapons.
"Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right" - Salvor Hardin
We need an "incorrect information" mod for this post please.
I'd be happy with a "disinformation" mod.
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