I am not worried about y’all having guns in restaurants or parks. Maybe the gun nuts have worn me down or just convinced me, I don’t know. But that’s the truth. I do not care. Go forth, be careful, and for gods’ sake, don’t shoot any innocent people.

Because, really, I think we are looking askew at this flurry of gun legislation that our legislators are trying to pass in a hurry.

First, Tennessee’s gun permit holders are allowed to pretty much carry anywhere except bars and parks (although the exceptions to this law are also liberal). So can’t we compromise on this? Let those who feel safer in places without guns – as opposed to those who feel safer in places with guns – have these two exceptions.

More importantly, though, is the attention our legislators are giving gun legislation this session. Again, in a state where gun laws are already permissive, why not put these non-emergency bills on hold until we address our failing schools, our out-of-control child mortality rate, and 10% (average for the state) unemployment?