Update on George Allen's last "gift" to America!

I reported on this the other day, about how George Allen planned to give America one last "gift" by proposing legislation to allow guns in national parks. Well, it would appear that Jim Webb might plan to introduce similar legislation if it is not passed in the current lame duck session of Congress. According to a November 24, Richmond Times Dispatch article,

An Oct. 30 campaign letter by Jim Webb -- the Democrat who narrowly defeated Allen -- shows that he promised to introduce similar legislation.

"And I intend to get it to the floor for a vote," added Webb, who also noted his possession for many years of a concealed-carry permit and his regular shooting activity. A spokesman for the senator-elect said Wednesday that Webb had not studied the Allen bill.

Apparently, David Barna, a National Park Service spokesman doesn't think the measure is necessary,

While the National Park Service did not take a stand on Allen's bill, the spokesman said serious crimes against individuals in the parks are extremely low and that there is not data demonstrating a need for visitors to carry concealed firearms.

Allowing people "with minimal or no training to carry firearms in national park areas will not lower the already negligible crime rate but will most likely increase the possibilities of basic altercations turning into something much more serious," said Park Service spokesman David Barna.

With that being said, and the fact that some parks ALREADY ALLOW FIREARMS DURING HUNTING SEASON, The Liberal Progressive cannot understand why such legislation is necessary, and remains opposed to the measure.