John Lott: Democratic double standard on guns hurts the poor
“When it comes to voting, Democrats see free ID cards as too burdensome on the poor. But there’s no hesitation to impose fees, expensive training requirements, ID requirements, and onerous background checks on prospective gun owners. Recently, the Texas legislature passed a bill reducing the fee for a five-year concealed handgun permit to $40. The current fee of $140 is one of the highest in the country. The bill has come up twice in the state House, and only 32 percent of Democrats voted both times to lower the fee.”