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Florida close to allowing guns near the workplace

On Wednesday, the National Rifle Association won a long-standing lobby to allow Floridians to bring guns to work.

The Florida Senate approved a bill by a 26-13 vote that prohibits businesses from barring employees or customers from bringing firearms with them and leaving them in locked vehicles. The bill will be sent to Florida's governor Charlie Crist for final authorization.

Gov. Crist said he anticipates signing the bill (HB 503):“The Second Amendment is very important. I understand there are competing interests, but people being protected is most important to me."

Published Apr 11 2008, 09:46 AM by Andrew B. Einhorn | Email | Print

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frannie said:

Of course he's going to sign it. How would he explain it otherwise to the people who put him into office? Florida's legislators are bought and paid for by the NRA, which is why gun deaths are climbing and legislators are busily dissolving any gun restrictions. Bullets make money regardless of how many lives are taken. Beware tourists, if you come here better pack an uzi (just pick one up off any turnpike exit in Ocala or W Palm without any problem).

April 11, 2008 8:46 PM

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