Uncommon Sense

I titled this Uncommon Sense for several reasons.

First, "Common Sense" is an overused phrase, descriptive of an underused charcteristic.

Second, because it's been a bit Uncommon, of late, for our vaunted Governor Goodhair to do or say all that many sensible things.

I mean, just consider his malfeasance regarding his (we knew they were bullshit all along) campaign promises to control the Texas~Mexico border, his championing of the Trans-Texas Corridor Great Texas Land Grab, his misguided, and terribly autocratic Executive Order directing the vaccination of young Texas women.

Not at all a sterling record of gubenatorial splendor, I'd say.

So, what did he to today that does make sense, you ask?  I'm glad you asked.

Via Alphecca, we find this artcile in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram:

Perry said he opposes any concealed gun-toting restrictions at all — whether it’s in a hospital, a public school, a beer joint or even the local courthouse.

“The last time I checked, putting a sign up that says 'Don’t bring your weapons in here,' someone who has ill intent on their mind — they could care less," Perry told reporters. “I think it makes sense for Texans to be able to protect themselves from deranged individuals, whether they're in church or whether on a college campus or wherever."

As reporters began clicking off a list of places where concealed permit holders face restrictions, Perry cut off the questioning and made it clear that he meant anywhere at all.

Under current law, secured airport areas, hospitals, courthouses, bars, churches and schools are among the places where weapons are or can be banned, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

People entering federal courts in Texas are routinely required to leave even their cell phones behind.

“Let me cover it right here," Perry said. “I think a person ought to be able to carry their weapons with them anywhere in this state if they are licensed and they have gone through the training. The idea that you’re going to exempt them from a particular place is non-sense to me."

Damn straight, Gov!

Now then, the next step would be to see some intrepid Texas Legislator introduce these thoughts into a House or Senate bill, and run it through the legislative grinder, poste-haste.

And after that?

Open carry, naturally. 

This is Texas, after all!

Comments

[Starhawk]

After the other things he has done this does seem unusual but who am I to kick a gifthorse in the mouth.
Based on his record though I am still wondering what the catch is.