TIME political columnist Joe Klein said today he’s “never seen anything” like men taking assault rifles to presidential events, which happened today in Phoenix.
“What we’ve seen this month is pretty frightening in general. We’ve seen the celebration of ignorance and misinformation in this health care battle,” Klein said on CNN. “This, more than almost any other issue I can think of, is one where we need to be clear-headed.”
Earlier today, at least one and possibly two men were seen (legally) carrying assault rifles outside the VFW National Convention, where President Obama was speaking. Hundreds of people gathered outside to demonstrate either for or against health care reform.
“There is a right to bear arms, but there’s also a right to protect the president, and a right to sanity,” Klein said.
