Aquino wants special treatment

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PRIVATE EXEMPTION. President Benigno Aquino III, a gun enthusiast, wants the Comelec to exempt him from the gun ban. Image circa 2008; screen grab from www.youtube.com/vbsslsd

The Commission on Elections prohibits him from carrying a gun during the election period, but President Benigno Aquino III, a gun enthusiast, wants an exemption from this rule. Aquino has filed an application to carry his gun during the election period from January 13 to June 12. Comelec Resolution No. 9561 clearly prohibits anyone – except for at least 38 groups – from carrying a gun during the election period. The President is not among the exempted. His request comes after 3 killings that reignited debates on gun control.


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