Randy Vaughn, of Jonesboro, Georgia, had his short letter to the editor published in today’s AJC, calling Maureen Downey to task for her inapt comparison of Georgia firearms license holders to gang members in a shootout.

Gun in parks: Law-abiding citizens aren’t out to harm others

The editorial “Guns, parks don’t mix”, (@issue Aug. 23) fails to recognize the distinction between law-abiding citizens and criminals. It’s as clear as the difference between law-abiding, legally licensed drivers, and drunken drivers. Perhaps automobiles should be banned from areas where children and families are present.

RANDY VAUGHN, Jonesboro

Thanks, Randy!