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I didn't copy the "Flag portion" of this article as it has been beat to death on the forums and I didnt want it to overshadow the real threat here that affects everyone...... This was printed today in the Tennessean in regards to the upcoming yearly anniversary event.
Chief cites safety issues
Moore's problem with the events stems from the historically accurate guns that might be brought to the event by re-enactors and enthusiasts.
"My concern is for the safety of the re-enactors and anyone else who happens to be in attendance," Moore said. "Weapons, no matter what age they are, were designed in such a manner as to kill human beings."
Instead of re-enactors carrying rifles or firearms during the ceremony, Moore wants attendees to stack the arms beforehand outside the public square.
Moore's recommendation left Franklin Alderman Dana McLendon incredulous.
"They're six feet long and 200 years old," exclaimed McLendon. "We're not talking about people walking around with Glocks and AK (47)s."
Final approval for funding the ceremony, as well as a permit to hold it, has to be given by city officials.
These discussions may be inevitable as Franklin searches for new ways to mark the 1864 battle.
"The first year of trying to get the elephant up and dancing there are going to be these kinds of problems," said Joe Smyth, president of the nonprofit Save the Franklin Battlefield Inc.
"This is a matter of working it out with officials and staff. I would expect these issues." •
John Walsh
Chief cites safety issues
Moore's problem with the events stems from the historically accurate guns that might be brought to the event by re-enactors and enthusiasts.
"My concern is for the safety of the re-enactors and anyone else who happens to be in attendance," Moore said. "Weapons, no matter what age they are, were designed in such a manner as to kill human beings."
Instead of re-enactors carrying rifles or firearms during the ceremony, Moore wants attendees to stack the arms beforehand outside the public square.
Moore's recommendation left Franklin Alderman Dana McLendon incredulous.
"They're six feet long and 200 years old," exclaimed McLendon. "We're not talking about people walking around with Glocks and AK (47)s."
Final approval for funding the ceremony, as well as a permit to hold it, has to be given by city officials.
These discussions may be inevitable as Franklin searches for new ways to mark the 1864 battle.
"The first year of trying to get the elephant up and dancing there are going to be these kinds of problems," said Joe Smyth, president of the nonprofit Save the Franklin Battlefield Inc.
"This is a matter of working it out with officials and staff. I would expect these issues." •
John Walsh
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