Reply #66: There are so many paranoid delusionals that have bought into [View All]

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

the RW NRA claims and cooked figures that arguing with them is as effective as arguing with a paranoid delusional that thinks his toothpaste has been poisoned so he won't brush his teeth.

They love to make it sound as if there are violent evildoers lurking around every corner waiting to kill, rob or rape while in all actuality, it's far more likely that someone will be killed by a person they already know or (even more likely) a family member. The pro-gunners are taking the Bushco tact at progressing their cause: Instill fear. It's a great motivator.

I have existed for over half a century without having to use a gun to defend "me or mine." And in that half-century have not even met anyone that has had to use a gun in civil society (military not included) for defense. I've lived in large metro areas as well as rural areas. The dog just does not hunt. The only thing I can figure out is that it seems to be a socio-economic instilled psychosis on a mass scale. Whether caused by poor parenting or lead in their water, it's there and it's rampant.