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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHey NRA goons - think on this
If someone is stupid enough to buy into your fear-mongering, they aren't intelligent enough to own a gun
That is all
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Hey NRA goons - think on this (Original Post)
malaise
Mar 2013
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el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)1. That really puts it all in perspective
But being a goon - doesn't that imply a lack of intelligence as well?
Bryant
malaise
(268,694 posts)2. I finished the post
if you buy into their fear-mongering you aren't smart enough or responsible enough to own a weapon
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)3. It really is that simple.
Similarly, anyone needing/coveting an assault weapon and accessories is too suspect to own one, or to carry a weapon in public.
ag_dude
(562 posts)4. Absolutes and platitudes
...especially when in the context of a political discussion, are always correct regardless of any nuance, exceptions, or circumstances a person might think of.
GeorgeGist
(25,311 posts)5. Correct me if I'm wrong ...
but the NRA has never suggested that intelligence is relevant.
malaise
(268,694 posts)6. And that's why so many innocents are slaughtered
Fugg the NRA
The Magistrate
(95,242 posts)7. I Like This One, Ma'am
"If you seriously think the government is coming to tak your guns, it's high time someone did."
malaise
(268,694 posts)9. Thank you Sir