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dchill

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9. Only ten states prohibit firearms at polling places.

Reply to hadEnuf (Reply #8)

Thu Oct 3, 2024, 12:12 AM

Oct 2024

My problem is with your characterization of it working both ways. It doesn't work either way. We're supposed to be voting, not having gunfights or duels. I'm pretty sure discharging a firearm at a polling place WOULD be illegal.

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DHS report warns violent extremists pose threat to election workers and voting process [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2024 OP

I think the military should be called on Election Day to guard the voting stations and vote election officials kimbutgar Oct 2024 #1

The military can't be used against U.S. citizens (thank goodness)... Think. Again. Oct 2024 #2

Maybe, if you assume the military would actually protect election workers. Silent Type Oct 2024 #3

That's a concern, but I have more faith in military than local cops. mountain grammy Oct 2024 #6

Kind of a toss up. I'd hope the local authorities cared a bit more about their local government workers. Silent Type Oct 2024 #7

Are firearms allowed in polling stations? hadEnuf Oct 2024 #4

Oh, please. dchill Oct 2024 #5

Oh please? hadEnuf Oct 2024 #8

Only ten states prohibit firearms at polling places. dchill Oct 2024 #9

I'm just trying to make a point. hadEnuf Oct 2024 #12

I hope this press release is coming BaronChocula Oct 2024 #10

Well let's not forget the creation of DHS and how they used to do it before BumRushDaShow Oct 2024 #11