Hypocrisy in the state Legislature
Dear Editor:
There is hypocrisy in the Colorado legislature.
Colorado State Representative Joe Salazar (D) recently argued that college campuses should ban concealed carry weapons.
He "rationalizes" as a woman you may "feel like you're going to be raped ... when you may actually not be ... and you pop, pop a round at somebody." He also says a woman should use a call box or a whistle if she is in danger.
Ladies, if you own a business, our State Representative Millie Hamner (D) voted against your right to use deadly force to defend yourself against an intruder in your place of business (HB1088).
Democrats are avid proponents of giving women equality in military combat positions.
So, I can defend my country but not my business or myself? Don't insult my intelligence.
Will liberal Colorado legislators like Reps. Hamner and Salazar also have in their sights a repeal of Colorado's Castle Doctrine?
As a woman I want to be empowered with my Second Amendment right, not a whistle.
Debra Irvine
Breckenridge