No guns at Michigan polling places

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson unveiled new restrictions on Friday that curb where people can carry firearms in the state on Election Day.

Her office said guns will be prohibited at polling places, clerk's offices and places where absentee ballots will be tallied. She is ordering individuals openly carrying guns in public not to come within of 100 feet of buildings containing polling places.

  NPR

That's not far enough.

Benson's office said it was coordinating with the Michigan Attorney General and local law enforcement to make sure the order is carried out uniformly across the state.

We'll assume the ban doesn't include law enforcement officers.

There are mounting concerns of possible confrontations at polling places nationwide because of heightened partisan divides this election cycle. Those fears have been boosted by claims peddled by President Trump that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election, which he has provided no evidence for.

Benson's office added that the presence of guns "may cause disruption, fear or intimidation for voters, election workers and others," according to the directive.

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"I am committed to ensuring all eligible Michigan citizens can freely exercise their fundamental right to vote without fear of threats, intimidation or harassment," she added. "Prohibiting the open-carry of firearms in areas where citizens cast their ballots is necessary to ensure every voter is protected."

Yes it is. The ban needs to be at least a quarter mile. And it needs to include concealed carry.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.