Why should the pro gun crowd care what the anti-gun crowd thinks? This isn’t about them, it’s about the lawful exercise of constitutional freedoms. If they’re intimidated by lawful conduct, the fault lies with them and no one else.
Do you think that there are times when it might not be prudent to bear arms, or are you of the opinion that guns should be carried everywhere?
On the contrary, it could also be asserted that the objective is to show that people who wear purple, and the color purple itself, represents NO DANGER to people, and that the idea that anyone who wears purple must be out to shock and horrify are embracing an irrational beleif.
What is the point of a peaceful protest again? Oh, right - to convince the people who already agree with you!
While calling for them to die?
:rolleyes: Yes, it’s completely irrational to be afraid of armed members of the same political faction that has been threatening violence and engaging in violence.
You got that cite I asked for yet?
No?
OK. Come back when you’ve got it.
Maybe all they wanted to do was have a meeting and carry a gun at the same time, because the law says they can do that. Persuading people like you and **Der Trihs ** isn’t on the agenda, because there is nothing that could persuade you that guns are not the horribly scary things you think they are.
If you don’t like it, have your own gun-free rally. Pass out flowers to everybody that attends, have them all join hands and sing Kumbaya or the 70s Coke Commercial.
Not really, no. I mentioned swimming because it would be difficult to safely secure the weapon while I was in the pool, and I suppose you might reach a bit and call that an exercise of prudence, although it’s not quite what you’re thinking.
Carrying a weapon would certainly place limits on other things you might do. But there’s nothing imprudent about those situations – “impractical” might be a better word.
If one group within a democracy is interested in changing public policy–or forestalling change the other way–it makes sense to take note of others’ opinions on the matter, and try to understand where those opinions come from.
There are – I did a Staff Report on this very subject several years ago, but it seems to be in Reformatting Limbo at present.
Sure, and in fact that would be illegal in Virginia. But note that we’ve moved from discussing places to discussing activities. There’s nothing imprudent about carrying a weapon in a bar. Choosing to drink, however, is highly imprudent.
And of course yo feel the same way about the outrageous, over-the-top sexualized behavior one sees at a Gay Pride Parade - right?
Yes.
Doesn’t mean it should be illegal, but it’s still not good PR.
On the other hand, since they can merely shock and not really intimidate, I would not consider it to be along the lines of terrorism lite.
Are they carrying guns?
You’re not serious.
“Hey! Never you mind what’s happening over here-Look over there!!”
You may not choose to drink while in the bar, but assuredly most everyone else is.
Asking again: Is it OK for the the guy a few stools down from you, a “law abiding citizen” who happens to get nasty when he’s had a couple, to carry a gun?
You left out one word: yet. I remind you of Kent State. And in that case the shooters were professionals. I don’t think fear is inappropriate in this situation especially after seeing videos of such angry, angry people.
You might not be intimidated by people with loaded hand-guns and rifles slung over their shoulders but I am. Especially when I’m in a National Park on vacation armed only with my camera.
A cite for what? Have you been in a cave? The health care bill alone created a wave of violence and the threats of it.
A cite for this:
Who are the “highest levels in the Republican Party” that are actively supporting violence? Can you cite to a Senator or Congressman that is supporting this violence?