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Media_Truth

Media_Truth

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Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
 
The second amendment doesn't limit the exercise of the first. What you have on your hands there is a people problem.
 
People destroy your prospects if you express yourself.
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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Did these relatives of yours call the suicide hotline when Trump was elected ?
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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Really? :shock:

My, my. However did they get the idea that people were being shot by gun-owners for merely expressing their opinion? :confused:

Must be the effects of all that media fear-mongering and progressive-left exaggeration of the threat via use of skewed statistics and over-sensationalizing incidents terrifying your household. :yes:

Meanwhile, I agree that there are many people out there who have very firm opinions about guns (albeit in opposition to those you and your family hold), who also feel no need to express themselves openly.

Usually not in "fear" though, because unlike your example they feel secure in the defense of themselves and their family because they HAVE guns. :coffeepap:
 
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Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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Lol I have read some strange ideas here. This may top them all. Did your 3 siblings required a comfort puppy after the election? Or just a tub of play dough?? ( Sure makes you wonder how some get through life, good grief.)
I thought all that black on black shooting in Chicago were over drugs/gangs. Boy was I ever wrong, right on left over free speech.....
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Captain Adverse said:
Really? :shock:

My, my. However did they get the idea that people were being shot by gun-owners for merely expressing their opinion? :confused:

Must be the effects of all that media fear-mongering and progressive-left exaggeration of the threat via use of skewed statistics and over-sensationalizing incidents terrifying your household. :yes:

Meanwhile, I agree that there are many people out there who have very firm opinions about guns (albeit in opposition to those you and your family hold), who also feel no need to express themselves openly.

Usually not in "fear" though, because unlike your example they feel secure in the defense of themselves and their family because they HAVE guns. :coffeepap:
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Actually, my sister and her husband do own guns, but they are very anti-assault weapon, but will not voice this for reasons mentioned.
 
Partsguy57 said:
Lol I have read some strange ideas here. This may top them all. Did your 3 siblings required a comfort puppy after the election? Or just a tub of play dough?? ( Sure makes you wonder how some get through life, good grief.)
I thought all that black on black shooting in Chicago were over drugs/gangs. Boy was I ever wrong, right on left over free speech.....
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Just like I said - "some people may find this strange". And sorry to burst your opinion bubble, but some did vote for Trump.
 
Media_Truth said:
Actually, my sister and her husband do own guns, but they are very anti-assault weapon, but will not voice this for reasons mentioned.
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Tell them they have nothing to fear, shooting someone for expressing their opinion is already illegal.
 
Media_Truth said:
Actually, my sister and her husband do own guns, but they are very anti-assault weapon, but will not voice this for reasons mentioned.
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What kind of guns does you sister and brother in law own?
And what exactly is an assault weapon and how are assault weapons different from other semi-automatic firearms that accept a detachable magazine?
 
jamesrage said:
What kind of guns does you sister and brother in law own?
And what exactly is an assault weapon and how are assault weapons different from other semi-automatic firearms that accept a detachable magazine?
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Be nice, you know very well the average liberal does not have the adequate knowledge to answer such preposterous questions.
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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It's a shame that your wife and 3 siblings are that insecure.

You being the father, have a responsibility to get them all to into counseling immediately.
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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Maybe they should buy a gun, then they would be less fearful.
 
Number of times I've expressed my opinion -324,566,734,452,345,213,000.

Number of times I've been shot - 0.00
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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I think what you are identifying here is what's called "peer pressure".

Yes, many people are afraid to voice unpopular opinions, or even just controversial opinions. That is peer pressure at play, political correctness, depending upon the social circles in which one travels.
 
RetiredUSN said:
It's a shame that your wife and 3 siblings are that insecure.

You being the father, have a responsibility to get them all to into counseling immediately.
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It's not just my siblings. This fear is prevalent throughout America. For example, what percentage would hold the following sign at a public gathering or rally?

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I would wager to say less than 5%, and probably less than 2%, even though polls (private) show over 50% hold this opinion. In contrast, what % would hold pro-gun signs. 30-40% maybe?
 
Thoreau72 said:
I think what you are identifying here is what's called "peer pressure".

Yes, many people are afraid to voice unpopular opinions, or even just controversial opinions. That is peer pressure at play, political correctness, depending upon the social circles in which one travels.
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Perhaps for some, it's peer pressure. For others, it's FEAR.
 
Media_Truth said:
Some people won't freely express their ideas, for fear that somebody might shoot them. This may seem strange to many, but there are a lot of quiet people out there, who have very firm opinions about guns, especially assault weapons. They will not express these opinions, for fear. Three of my five siblings and my wife are in this category.

There is little doubt that the pro-gun lobby is heard much more than the anti-gun lobby.
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This is such an utterly foolish concern I have to label it either a strawman or a phobia... an irrational fear.


Can you find ten news stories of people being shot because of their gun control views? Can you find even two?


This is utter nonsense. If someone shoots you the odds are it will be an illegally-armed felon who, if he votes at all, probably votes Dem.



There are (depending on what study you believe) 60-90 million lawful gun owners. If even 1% of us were prone to shoot gun control advocates the homicide rate would be 200x what it presently is.


This is utter nonsense and/or paranoia.
 
You know who is afraid to express their opinions? Disarmed populaces with totalitarian governments.
 
Goshin said:
This is such an utterly foolish concern I have to label it either a strawman or a phobia... an irrational fear.


Can you find ten news stories of people being shot because of their gun control views? Can you find even two?


This is utter nonsense. If someone shoots you the odds are it will be an illegally-armed felon who, if he votes at all, probably votes Dem.



There are (depending on what study you believe) 60-90 million lawful gun owners. If even 1% of us were prone to shoot gun control advocates the homicide rate would be 200x what it presently is.


This is utter nonsense and/or paranoia.
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How about this? You show me News Stories of people holding up some type of sign for Banning Assault Weapons. I bet you have trouble finding them...
 
Gonzo Rodeo said:
You know who is afraid to express their opinions? Disarmed populaces with totalitarian governments.
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I'm not arguing against guns. I'm a gun-owner myself (4-10 shotgun), that I keep for the real bad guys - rattlesnakes. However, I still stand by my original statement that many people are afraid to express their opinions on the subject.
 
Media_Truth said:
How about this? You show me News Stories of people holding up some type of sign for Banning Assault Weapons. I bet you have trouble finding them...
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You must be joking... I found these in less than 2 minutes...




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Like I said, nonsense and/or paranoia.
 
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