Thursday, April 10, 2008
Food & Life Pussy restaurateurs say they are gun-shy
Posted by Cliff Bostock @cliffbostock on Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:27 PM
Last week, our enlightened General Assembly passed a bill that would allow people with concealed weapons permits to tote their guns into restaurants and other public areas. The bill, which has been in debate for two years, awaits Gov. Sonny Perdue's signature, but the Georgia Restaurant Association is urging a veto:
Ron Wolf, head of the Georgia Restaurant Association, said his biggest concern is the possibility of more violence.The bill would allow guns only in restaurants that serve mostly food and bans patrons from consuming alcohol if they are carrying a gun. But Wolf said that is nearly impossible to enforce.
"Are waiters now going to have to ask everyone who orders a drink if they're armed?" he asked. "Our position is simple. We think it's inappropriate."
The legislation also allows restaurants to ban guns, but they must post a sign outlining their policy. Those that do would risk alienating potential customers, said Ron Fennel, director of governmental affairs for the Georgia Hotel and Lodging Association.
"We think it's worthy of a veto," Fennel said of the proposal.
Can't people just stab one another with the knives already on restaurant tables?
(Lovely gun vase available for purchase here.)
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Was there any input from restaurant owners? Did the committee that drafted this law consult anyone other than the NRA? I think I know the answer.
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