Fear and loathing in...

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

...just about everywhere.

* Some pro-RKBA types take issue with the pro-control agenda which they say is based on fear.

* Some pro-control types take issue with the pro-RKBA agenda which they say is based on fear.


What is it about the fear argument that's universally attractive?

[bossy22]

1. because fear is an emotion

and emotions are not necessarily "rational" thoughts

Therefore, it is a quick way to dismiss the other sides arguements by making them out to be "irrational".

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

2. Would you agree that...

...accusing the other side of emotion based reasoning is just taking advantage of that emotion and is essentially rather dishonest?

[bossy22]

4. I think as a broad rule yes

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

6. That's my opinion as well.

Dishonest actions like those are 1 part straw-man and 2 parts lies.

[HockeyMom]

3. No fear on the opposite side?

Obama is going to take away our rights and guns. Works both ways, don't you think? Just look at the hoarding of ammo, guns, AK-47's, etc., and not say there isn't fear there too.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

5. I think I was pretty clear...

...in my statement that it is apparent to me that some on both sides of the issue are guilty of using the fear implication to dismiss the arguments of the opposite side.

I never said that isn't actual fear among some and that's on both sides.

[Remmah2]

14. Cuomo's Safe Act in NY is certainly not helping.

Cuomo's rush to fame has damaged the idea of having a discussion on the issue. One has to read and digest the entire piece of legislation to appreciate what an inept piece of legislation it is.

[HockeyMom]

17. NYS has had some of the strictest gun control in country

since Patakai (Republican). People in NYS are surprised at this? WHY?

[gejohnston]

18. violating the three day waiting period required by the NYS constitution

and expecting the leg to vote on it without time to read it. It is also poorly written and thought out.

[jmg257]

7. Its obvious...it is demeaning to be called "afraid", to be thought "cowardly".

It is an attempt to be insulting. Or to make others feel foolish for being scared of...whatever.

Personally i think a little fear is a good thing...keeps us from doing all kinds of stupid shit, and to take plenty of wise precautions.

[Eleanors38]

8. Sheeesh. Fear is getting a bad rap 'round here. Off to bed to dream of Zombies. nt

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

11. I'm suggesting that...

...accusing the other side (any side) of simply acting out fear, is just a cop out aimed at discounting their views. It's dishonest.

[Remmah2]

15. Stop it with the NRA talking points!

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

16. Okay

I'm busted. The NRA rhetoric is all I have. Oh the shame!

I must remember to always have a pocketful of dirt so that, on encountering a rights-robbing, anti-gun superior being, I can fall at his feet and grovel.

[iiibbb]

9. Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

10. ^ ^ true ^ ^

+1

[montanto]

12. Pathos, the easiest

and least persuasive of persuasive argument strategies. We live in an age of rhetorical rage.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

13. Oh the horror of it all!