NSW defends decision to allow Cheney's crew to carry guns

The New South Wales Police Minister, John Watkins, has defended a decision to allow the US Vice President's security guards to carry guns while in Sydney.
The State Government has changed regulations to allow members of Dick Cheney's party to carry weapons when they arrive tonight.
Mr Watkins says the Federal Government requested the change.
"They made very clear that this was critically important to the visit by the Vice President," he said.
"Accordingly, we've changed the regulations to the Firearms Act which will enable a certain number of the Vice President's party to carry firearms under licence.
"In New South Wales there are very strict conditions being placed on that."

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Now hang on a minute. Isn't Cheney the same dude who 'accidentally' shot his mate whilst hunting??

Methinks NSW Police Minister John Watkins might want to reconsider his decision...