well, they went ahead and did it

a million reasons why this is just wrong wrong wrong, but...............

at any rate a shout out to governor bredesen for trying to STOP this ridiculousness and insanity

Tennessee lawmakers approve handguns in bars, override veto

By Joe Byrne

Both the Tennessee House of Representatives and the Senate have overruled a veto by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen on a bill that makes carrying handguns into bars legal, it was announced Friday. Consuming alcohol while carrying a handgun will remain illegal, but those with a permit to carry a weapon will be allowed to do so in any restaurant or bar. Owners can still opt to ban handguns from their establishments.

Though the governor expected the state congress to vote against his veto, he stood by his decision in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, after the House of Representatives voted 69-27 in favor of the override. “He’s disappointed with this action but that doesn’t change his belief that we can exercise our second amendment rights and common sense at the same time. He believes guns and bars simply don’t mix, and this legislation doesn’t provide the proper safeguards to ensure public safety.”.............