Quote Originally Posted by WesternSkyDawg View Post
On the idea that we should just strap it on and duke it out with the SEC/NCAA because we feel Mississippi law trumps them, we've tried that before. And lost. Big time. Larry Gillard. Lesson should've been learned, but some seem to be confusing their bravado with reality.

To those that claim "this doesn't change the law", you're engaging in intellectual dishonesty. We know about 2011. But 2011 did not re-codify premises law. You still may be limited by your voluntary purchase of a ticket/license. No one is forcing you to go to football games. If you don't want to agree to leave your pacifier at home, you don't have to buy a ticket. (Or "peacemaker" if you prefer). But the ticket that is offered to you for purchase carries with it conditions. One of which is that you may not bring a weapon into the stadium. This bill would eliminate the ability of the school to impose that condition on your purchase of the license.

If you refuse to acknowledge this distinction when making your argument, and insist on claiming "this doesn't change the law; it's already on the books", you're flat out lying just to serve your self-interest.

On your peacemaking abilities in a large crowd up to 65,000 and more, MSU, and the SEC, and just about every college campus, and high school, and professional team, and concert arena, and international sports arena, have decided that it prefers to leave the peacemaking to official security. Can the world be made perfectly safe? Of course not. But they've made that decision based not only on common sense, but on significant research and consultations with security experts the world over. Most seem to think that's a wise decision. If you don't, this is America. You have the option to stay the hell at home and let the rest of us keep enjoying SEC football.
Very good post