Liberals with Guns
An interesting debate has been sparked over at the Sickening: KU Religion Prof beaten up comments section on whether we, Liberals and Progressives, should resort to arming ourselves. It all started with:
Liberals best get armed. (3.89/49)I’ve been saying it for a while.
Me, I fancy my katana.
Anything’s possible with Commander Cuckoo Bananas in charge. -Homer J. Simpson
As you may have heard, and as the diary above tells us, a university professor that had recently stirred controversy for intending to teach a course on so-called “intelligent design” as mythology has been beaten up by two cowards for, presumably, his position on the subject. It was the action of these two ignorant cowards which prompted Cheez Whiz’s comment…
And, apparently, he’s not the only one thinking it:
the 2nd Amendment (3.8 /48)
It’s for liberals, too.
by chumley on Mon Dec 05, 2005 at 04:39:29 PM PST
[ Parent | Reply to This | none 1: Unproductive 2: Marginal 3: Good 4: Excellent ]The Second Amendment… ( 3.85 / 41 )
…is especially for liberals.
Republicans oppose abortion — it happens eighteen years too early.
by Buzzer on Mon Dec 05, 2005 at 04:42:24 PM PST
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… ( 4.00 / 20 )
Time for all of us to consider exercising our 2nd Amendment rights to ensure our 1st Amendment rights…
…in fact, we should know all our rights guaranteed by the the Constitution .
He who gives up liberty in exchange for security is deserving of neither
by joby on Mon Dec 05, 2005 at 05:46:08 PM PST
Gun Control ( 4.00 / 3 )
… is being able to stay on target for a full magazine and keep a tight group. ;-)
Yes, I carry. I actually needed it once when my friend’s ex tried coming after me because I told her to have him arrested–abuse and rape aren’t “loving” acts towards your girlfriend
You many now return to your regularly scheduled chaos.
http://godsdead.blogspot.comby becca00 on Mon Dec 05, 2005 at 06:12:38 PM PST
I’m generally…. ( none / 0 )
…in favor of gun control, but Bush is making me reconsider my views. And also, if a government ever actually comes around that tries to take away guns, I’ll bet it will be a right-wing government and not a left-wing one.
by metal prophet on Mon Dec 05, 2005 at 08:25:17 PM PST
yep ( none / 0 )
if a government ever actually comes around that tries to take away guns, I’ll bet it will be a right-wing government and not a left-wing one.
Easy bet.
One of the first things Hitler did was enact very strict gun-control Laws.
We have no desire to offend you — unless you are a twit!
If you were at all involved with other Democratic grassroots supporters during the 2004 elections, as I was, you probably heard similar comments as the ones listed above while canvassing, phone banking or while riding a bus to so-called swing states. The above attest to the incredible frustration and alienation that many of our fellow Liberals, Progressives and Democrats feel at the moment — many of us simply feel that our political values are not reflected in our MSM and, too, that too few brave souls exist that are willing to stand up in defense of all that we believe in and respect. Moreover, the above statements are a clear testament of the polarization that the Bush administration and that the corrupt Republican party have fomented since the stolen elections of 2000 — and all that’s transpired since then.
Because I’ve heard similar statements before, and because I understand and share the frustration, I’m not at all surprised to read the above comments at DailyKos.com. Now, no one is calling for violence; however, clearly we’re in the mood to avail ourselves of our 2nd Amendment rights, as the amendment is popularly interpreted. Well, perhaps there’s an opportunity here for Liberal and Progressive arm aficionados… why should we concede any part of our constitution to right-wing lunatics like the NRA et al? Why not start Progressive gun clubs which can eventually morph into a competing national organization against the NRA… imagine that… a Liberal Rifle Association in the South and in rural America in support of sensible gun legislature where it makes sense.
I don’t own a gun… I never have owned a gun, but as a former Marine I know how to operate and handle one. I’ve looked at purchasing an arm and at joining some sort of shooting club, but I’ve been reluctant to join any arms organization because of the NRA and their association with Republicans. Additionally, I support gun control legislation and strict waiting periods, so on that count alone I could not support the NRA given its position on those issues. Now, if there were some gun organization that also supported responsible gun legislature and, as a bonus, supported Democrats, I would defiantly join it.
I have no idea how one would go about forming such a national organization; however, starting Liberal/Progressive gun clubs shouldn’t be that difficult… this is something that we can do with our friends, co-workers and neighbors… I know that there are many Liberal and Progressive gun enthusiast that would love an opportunity like this. How do we get started?
