There's a reason some of the loudest activists want Texas to do away with handgun licenses.
Many of the protest leaders favoring "open carry - open campus" cannot get a license because of their past crimes.
One activist from Houston arrested last week outside a Texas Capital hearing has a long criminal record, including convictions for deadly conduct, criminal mischief and drunken driving.
A protest leader in Tarrant County has an extensive record of misdemeanor arrests including a guilty plea and time served for theft. He is an elected precinct chairman and an outspoken proponent for "constitutional carry" of handguns, meaning without a license. He considers licenses an unjust interference with what he calls his "God-given rights."
Another pro-advocate's violent threats and menacing behavior shocked the Texas Capital into installing panic buttons. Investigation found he had a long record of burglarizing vehicles.
One Open Carry Texas chapter leader was arrested by troopers at the Capital entrance on charges of criminal trespass. The troopers had warned him not to come in carrying what appeared to be a plastic toy gun. He was identified as a Marine who had spent 60 days in jail on charges involving deadly conduct and possession of amphetamines.
Do these people sound like "good Texans" eligible to carry handguns? They're not the only ones. I could list many more, but you get the picture.
Today's Quote:
God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. ~ Sir James Barrie
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