Despite what Michael Bloomberg says, Maine should allow open carry

[GGJohn]

With half-truths and outright lies, billionaire Michael Bloomberg is heading north to meddle with the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding people in Maine.

Bloomberg’s goal is to force his gun-control agenda on Americans one state at a time. His target is LD 652, the constitutional carry bill sponsored by state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn.

In Maine, it is legal to openly carry a firearm without a permit. But under current law, if a man’s firearm is covered by a coat or a woman prefers to carry her gun in a purse, he or she is required to obtain a concealed carry handgun license. LD 652 simply extends the Maine open carry permitting guidelines to those who wish to carry a firearm for protection concealed.

So why is billionaire Bloomberg targeting this common-sense legislation for defeat? The answer is simple. It is part of his long-term objective to take away your Second Amendment rights and curtail our freedom

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/05/03/opinion/contributors/despite-what-michael-bloomberg-says-maine-should-allow-open-carry/

I think this is a reasonable tweak to Maine's law, but of course, Bloomberg has to interfere with his anti gun crusade.

[NaturalHigh]

1. What credibility does Bloomberg even have on this issue?

Gun control is his pet issue, but I don't recall him giving up his armed bodyguards.

[GGJohn]

2. His motto is, "Guns for me but not for thee". eom.

[TheSarcastinator]

3. Despite What Ted Nugent & Wayne LaPierre say open carry is bad idea

See how easy that is?

[GGJohn]

5. I agree that open carry is a bad idea in the urban areas,

concealed carry is much more civilized.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

6. Agreed, open carry is bad idea;...

...maybe not quite as bad as banning open carry but you get the idea.

[VScott]

9. I'm not opposed to open carry.

Personally, I wouldn't myself, but I think it should be left up to the individual to
choose if they wish to OC or CCW.

[NaturalHigh]

10. My thought exactly.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

4. Bloomberg has armed guards; 'If you can't shoot them...

...arrange to have them shot.' It's just a natural progression from classic Carlin advice:

[GGJohn]

7. The late, great George Carlin.

He was a treasure.

[VScott]

8. I guess he just doesn't get it, or figured it out.

The more he gets involved, sticks his nose where it doesn't belong, the more likely it
will be passed.

[ileus]

11. You gotta wonder what bloomy has planned for those he wants to disarm.

[GGJohn]

12. Serfs, baby, serfs.