Freedom of Information...
...cuts all sorts of ways. Why not make easily available information as to whom among us is permitted by law to carry a concealed weapon?

There are good reasons the records are open to public scrutiny. People might like to know if their neighbors carry. Parents might like to know if a member of the car pool has a pistol in the glove box. Employers might like to know if employees are bringing weapons to the office. And all Virginians have a stake in checking that their government is not making mistakes, for example, by issuing permits to convicted felons. Open records allow the media or any private citizen to check.

Let the sun shine in. Gun owners proud enough to pour millions into the NRA coffers and sport bumper stickers hailing Charlton Heston as their President should be recognized.

Thanks to the Freakonomics guys.
- posted by john @ 8:07 PM