Today we made our first visit to “La Nube” children’s museum in downtown El Paso. It is an impressive amenity with many wonderful exhibits.
Our only objections are that $20 million were stolen from the taxpayers in order to help cover the $60 million cost, in the form of a certificate of obligation, and that the entrance fees are too expensive for most El Pasoans to afford.
During our visit, we noticed a sign at the entrance to the museum banning “open carry” on the premises. Actually, the Guest Policy of the museum prohibits “weapons of any kind, including firearms.” https://la-nube.org/guest-policies
We spotted a single police officer on duty. When we asked her how many police officers were standing guard at the museum, she replied that she was the only one.
So today there were hundreds of parents at La Nube, all unarmed as they accompanied their children on City property, with only one police officer responsible for everyone’s safety.
We believe the City should allow visitors to take responsibility for their own safety (per the United States Constitution).