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Old 01-17-2013, 11:25 AM   #290
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY View Post
it wasnt about the presidents kids, it was about their protection - armed guards. The NRA has a point, the president believes his kids should be guarded with guns, but not everyone elses?
I think its a great point.
Exactly, the message being sent is that his children are more important than other people's children. I don't know too many parents who would agree with that.

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