Washington Election Observer Free To Carry His Gun

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80. I would like to believe that is true

.... however, when I see responses like 'I wouldn't be intimidated', "It is legal for them to do so, so what's the problem" .... etc it certainly gives the impression that 'gun rights" trump all others. All of our enumerated rights have limits ... this is no different

I came to this thread to discuss voter / election intimidation ... not to discuss guns in general. That is a waste of my time and energy

I am quite concerned about the carrying of guns into polling stations, counting stations etc. Anything that is used to suppress the vote or intimidate those counting, voting or supervising the vote is unconscionable. Threats do not have to be overt .... they may be implied .... and the standards are reasonable person.

I live in an area where this kind of behavior is not socially acceptable (the gun thing) ... but, I also live in an area that is generally not racist (we do have an ugly history) but the racists that are here are very hard core. I am greatly concerned about any effort to stifle and discourage the "minority" vote.

No one should feel free (or be able) to interfere (or intimidate) anyone in this process ... be it through carrying guns or any other tactic one might employ.