White House Responds to Petition Requesting "Gun Free Zone" Around President, Vice President
President faces too many "serious, persistent and credible threats on a daily basis"
President Obama needs armed security because he faces "serious, persistent and credible threats on a daily basis," the White House said in response to a petition meant to undercut his push for new gun controls.
The "We the People" petition was submitted nine days after the elementary school shooting last year in Newtown, Conn. It called for the elimination of armed guards that protect the president and vice president and the establishment of "Gun Free Zones" around them — a reference to a federal law that bans firearms on school grounds.
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Which is different from the people who live in Chicago etc etc
How many attempts have there been on the life of a President?
How many school shootings have there been?
How many of each since the Gun Free School Zones were created?
Who needs armed security more?
Tyrants always need security.
And FYTW.