If passengers are allowed to carry guns on CTA rail lines, train operators should pack weapons — and be paid extra for doing so, the head of the union that represents CTA rail workers said Thursday.
Robert Kelly, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, said he is “totally opposed’’ to any legislation that would allow Illinois residents to carry concealed weapons.
His members don’t want to carry guns, Kelly said, but if the law passes, “[Do] you want a train full of people to carry guns and tell the operator, ‘You’re on your own?”
“You have to make it fair. You’ll have to arm our people,’’ Kelly said.
CTA rail workers should get special training if they have to carry guns and should be paid extra for doing so, Kelly said. http://www.suntimes.com/18389929-761/cta-rail-union-chief-if-riders-are-allowed-to-pack-heat-arm-train-operators-too.html
I think it is a good idea that the train operators are armed while on duty on the CTA trains, especially in Chicago, where crime is rampant and shootings/murders are happening like some 3rd world country.
Good idea from the union thug.
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