State Reps. Ted James & Rogers Pope Interview (2013)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-01-18
Duration: 00:07:43
Subjects: Gun Control | School safety and security | State legislators
Contributors:
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Pope, Rogers Interviewee
- James, Ted Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 18, 2013, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Shauna Sanford’s in-studio interview with State Representative Ted James and State Representative Rogers Pope. They discuss: their reaction to President Barack Obama’s four major gun control proposals; the recent passage of a constitutional amendment protecting the gun ownership rights of Louisiana citizens; school safety; and the possibility of arming teachers in the classroom.