Firearms Association E.D. John Harris targets police, has nothing better to do

In the wake of serious budget cuts to health services, state employee layoffs and a contracting economy, this sounds classy:

An e-mail by Firearms Association executive director John Harris took the extra step of asking his members to review news photos and videos of the governor’s veto ceremony to “help us identify the police chiefs, officers and district attorneys who stood with Bredesen. We want to compile a list of their names, districts and supervisors,” which he said would be posted on the TFA Web site.

Harris said Friday the message wasn’t a threat, and “if they perceive it that way, they’re worried about their jobs.” He said the request is to compile information members can use to question local officials about the officers’ foray into public policy or whether to vote in the future for elected officials who support the veto.

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