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In reply to the discussion: I shut up an NRA right winger yesterday in church. [View all]Martin Eden
(12,847 posts)34. To understand these people, just remember that GUNS come first.
There is no solution or course of action they will consider that involves stricter gun control laws.
Why?
Because guns are part of the "conservative" ideological package they have swallowed whole. It comes with a bible wrapped in the flag and a belief system which includes global warming denial and whatever else the rightwing propaganda machine has conditioned them to believe.
It doesn't matter that Republican policies are the antithesis of the teachings of Jesus Christ, or that Trump is a tool of a foreign adversary, or that facts and science refute their dogma.
The ideological package they've swallowed whole is unshakable. Then they rationalize and compartmentalize to make everything else fit, even if it doesn't.
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many people would not feel safe HAVING a gun... 60% of gun deaths are actually suicides
lostnfound
Feb 2018
#9
I agree. I think it would be horribly wrong to make teachers comply with such a law.
smirkymonkey
Feb 2018
#35
Where are they going to keep the guns the kids can't find them?
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Feb 2018
#29
Arm teachers? Then you could be just as scared of your coworker as you are of a deranged teenager.
rainin
Feb 2018
#20
People in homes with guns die at higher rates than homes without (I think; need link)
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2018
#22
They are flailing about in order to save their precious guns. They are scared of victims speaking up
LonePirate
Feb 2018
#28
I heard someone suggest yesterday that all schools should just have metal detectors ...
Pacifist Patriot
Feb 2018
#54