Bill Nemitz: In Wintle (R-moran - Maine) arrest, the gun makes all the difference

[jpak]

http://www.pressherald.com/news/in-wintle-arrest-the-gun-makes-all-the-difference-_2011-05-25.html

Nothing refocuses the spotlight on gun legislation like a legislator with a gun.

It likely will be months before the full story emerges to explain what drove state Rep. Fred Wintle, R-(edit - moran)Garland, to pull a loaded .22-caliber handgun on a complete stranger Saturday morning in a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot in Waterville.

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Among the bevy of gun-related bills introduced during this rough-and-tumble legislative session is L.D. 932, "An Act to Allow Concealed Weapons in the State House."

Sponsored by Rep. Dale Crafts, R(edit - moran)-Lisbon, the measure would allow anyone with a valid concealed-weapons permit to pack their heat under the Capitol dome -- a practice that's now prohibited, with or without a permit.

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[sharesunited]

1. Perhaps he is an overly fearful individual, and having a gun on his person clouded his judgment.

[ileus]

2. Republicans and guns kill people...

[buddysmellgood]

3. It's a good thing he had a gun to point. If not, he might have grabbed a brick

and smashed the persons head in. (sarcasm)