What's a liberal gun owner to do?

chaoslodge

November 21, 2007 08:10

My life politically is a conundrum.

I believe in lots of the New Deal social welfare policies. Not all.
I think affirmative action is ridiculous and racist.
I think the drug laws in this country are preposterous. (No drug dealer would ever want decriminalization)
I believe in funding the arts.
I believe the church, synagogue, mosque, what have you, should be as far away from our government and schools as possible.
I believe that the right of a person to arm themselves is inherent and the 2nd Amendment exists to clarify that for the naive, fearful and fascist.



OK, anybody who is still listening,....

I am dismayed by the polarization of the gun control debate. Those of you on the "right" might be surprised to find out how many of us on the "left" are on the same side when it comes to this issue. Why do you consistently lump so many other issues onto this debate? Just because I find George Bush and his ilk to be dispicable does not make me the enemy when it comes to 2nd amendment issues. Indeed I believe gun ownership by citizens is just another check and ballance against potential fascist activity by any party.

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  tr fox

  November 21, 2007 09:34

  quote:Originally posted by chaoslodge
  My life politically is a conundrum.
  
  I believe in lots of the New Deal social welfare policies. Not all.
  I think affirmative action is ridiculous and racist.
  I think the drug laws in this country are preposterous. (No drug dealer would ever want decriminalization)
  I believe in funding the arts.
  I believe the church, synagogue, mosque, what have you, should be as far away from our government and schools as possible.
  I believe that the right of a person to arm themselves is inherent and the 2nd Amendment exists to clarify that for the naive, fearful and fascist.
  
  
  
  OK, anybody who is still listening,....
  
  I am dismayed by the polarization of the gun control debate. Those of you on the "right" might be surprised to find out how many of us on the "left" are on the same side when it comes to this issue. Why do you consistently lump so many other issues onto this debate? Just because I find George Bush and his ilk to be dispicable does not make me the enemy when it comes to 2nd amendment issues. Indeed I believe gun ownership by citizens is just another check and ballance against potential fascist activity by any party.
  
  
  You are right in your view in red above. But to make it through the day without having to stop and closely consider everything we think and do, it is human nature to use "shorthand.". In this case, since our pro-gun side has ample experience that the majority of liberals, and/or Democrats are anti-gun, we naturally are happily surprised when we meet someone like you. Welcome.
  
  PS: A lot of "art" appears to me to be offensive trash. So if anyone wants it funded, let them do it themselves. Don't use my tax money that was taken from me using the implied threat of force.

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  chaoslodge

  November 21, 2007 10:47

  Hey,
  
  Thanks for the welcome!
  
  I am very motivated to try and bridge this gap. I appreciate your reply and look forward to many intelligent and productive conversations here.
  
  Cheers

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