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Gun Control Reform Activism

Robb

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13. Remember, the internet tends to amplify nuttiness as a rule.

Reply to Paladin (Reply #11)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 11:53 AM

Apr 2013

It's not that there are more "glib sociopaths" than there used to be; it's that their voices are amplified more than ever before. Sadly a lot of the media -- and lawmakers -- don't quite get that volume is not the same thing as importance; it's important that we hammer the difference as often as we can.

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"Gun Zealots: Shooting Victims Should Stay Out of the Debate" [View all] applegrove Apr 2013 OP

Psychopaths too like to control the parameters of any negotiation/debate/fight. Giving themselves applegrove Apr 2013 #1

And victims of rape should just get over it! Same mentality. freshwest Apr 2013 #2

Next tack: Rapist never tried in court, nor murderers. That's where it's going. freshwest Apr 2013 #3

BTW: Those kids were 'asking for it'!!!! freshwest Apr 2013 #4

why do gun nuts protect the rights of pedophiles? sigmasix Apr 2013 #5

Do they mean like women in the debates about womens' health issues? zbdent Apr 2013 #6

Yes. Exactly. nt SunSeeker Apr 2013 #7

Exactly. DanTex Apr 2013 #9

Exactly Progressive dog Apr 2013 #12

And black folk should shut up about slavery... riqster Apr 2013 #8

Sorry, but if you get shot in the head mokawanis Apr 2013 #10

And how many times have DU Gun Enthusiasts griped about "emotionalism"? Paladin Apr 2013 #11

Remember, the internet tends to amplify nuttiness as a rule. Robb Apr 2013 #13

Shooting victims have just as much right to participate in the debate premium Apr 2013 #14

Sadly many victims of gun violence can't join the debate... Kalidurga Apr 2013 #15