Concealed carry advocate argues gun rights are fundamental
Richard Dyer, a lone gun rights defender at the Lawrence City Commission meeting, argues that prohibiting firearms at public buildings ignores law abiding residents. He links gun rights to civil protections, citing Machiavelli and the Second Amendment, and compares a concealed gun to a spare tire that is useful in rare but critical moments.
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Memories of Violence Shape Woman Against Concealed Guns
Marilyn Roy, a Lawrence resident since 1974, recalls a violent past in Barstow and homelessness in Kansas City and Texas. She argues concealed carry fuels fear and mistrust, worsens societal violence, and undermines humanity while acknowledging guns can save lives in rare situations.
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