Whataburger says no open carry

[Denny]

Wait a minute - this is the exact same thing as the smoking bans. Private businesses and/or cities can decide that something that is technically legal (open carry / smoking cigarettes) is not permissible on their premises. And I know where you stand on the smoking bans!!

It's the free market system and it works fine. Seems really simple to me - conceal your weapon before you walk into Whataburger, or don't go there in the first place.

Wrong. Second hand smoke is what makes this apples and oranges.

[Baba Ganoush]

The Open Carry debate seems to flush out the liberals hiding in conservative circles.....

The business should be allowed to set the rules, and you can choose to patronize or not. The government can kindly stay the fuck out of private matters. Kind of like how they should've handled the smoking ban......

[Denny]

I personally see no value added with respect to open carrying a firearm.

That's fine, then don't. I don't see value added for restrictions it.

[46Tbird]

We'll exercise our rights by telling you that you can't exercise yours.

Got it.

Wait a minute - this is the exact same thing as the smoking bans. Private businesses and/or cities can decide that something that is technically legal (open carry / smoking cigarettes) is not permissible on their premises. And I know where you stand on the smoking bans!!

It's the free market system and it works fine. Seems really simple to me - conceal your weapon before you walk into Whataburger, or don't go there in the first place.

[lowthreeohz]

I personally see no value added with respect to open carrying a firearm.

[sc281]

Open carry is arguably dumber than whataburger disallowing it.

That's a curious point of view, considering many states have allowed it for years, many without even requiring a license, with no ill effects.

I've never understood equivocation on 2nd amendment rights. Hunters did it for decades with views like "I've got my deer gun l, and that's all anyone needs" what did this get us? The gun control acts of 68 and 86 and the assault weapons ban in the 90's.

Equivocation only helps the cause of the "common sense gun control crowd"

History has shown us that a right not used is one soon to be taken away.

So you don't personally want to open carry. Good for you. So let people who are willing to help keep that right, and by extension help keep the rights you personally like such as 30rd magazines, nfa, and scary black rifles.

[lowthreeohz]

Open carry is arguably dumber than whataburger disallowing it.

[Denny]

it not as simple as if you don't like their policy don't give them your money?

god bless.

Yep. Hopefully they will feel it too.

[ELVIS]

it not as simple as if you don't like their policy don't give them your money?

god bless.

[Denny]

I never said they couldn't, I think it's a stupid thing to do.

[Nash B.]

We'll exercise our rights by telling you that you can't exercise yours.

Got it.

Forcing service to open carriers will usher in Fascism with a quickness, right?

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=61079

[GhostTX]

I disagree with the first statement, I fully expect to see Taurus' in uncle Mikes holsters. Chances are that guy won't hit shit, or hit shit he's not shooting at

True, but the bad guys won't know that. Remember, they're just as bad at aiming.

They can 30.07 the place all day long. I don't care as long as I never see a 30.06 sign.

Shhh...don't tell them the actual law and signs to place up.

Whataburger for life! Orange and white, that's what's right! Also, chl for the win. The new sweet and spicy bacon burger is great. #2 with double cheese, only mustard, pickles, and grilled jalapeños will always be my go to.

I'll have to go try that!

It is a private business. I can't believe you are seriously arguing this. Did you stop going to church too?

Too bad 1st Amendment rights aren't viewed in the same fashion...

[bcoop]

We'll exercise our rights by telling you that you can't exercise yours.

Got it.

It is a private business. I can't believe you are seriously arguing this. Did you stop going to church too?

[bird_dog0347]

Can you open carry in the drive through?

[Denny]

No, it isn't. It is the only reasonable and logical way to look at it. They own the business, they set the rules.

We'll exercise our rights by telling you that you can't exercise yours.

Got it.