My posting was simply a reference that post offices are classified as federal facilities and if you commit a crime there you will go to federal court, not local.my understanding is, outside of a law enforcement role federal employees are prohibited from carrying guns on the job.
I support stiffer penalties for all violent crimes, but it kinda rubs me the wrong way the idea of a certain class of people having additional protections than others. I don't see why I or anyone couldn't apply for a federal position like say post office mailman without stripping themselves of their constitutional right to defend themselves with arms. If someone attacks a federal employee, the penalty should be no different than attacking anyone else IMO