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In reply to the discussion: Is it possible to be a progressive DUer and a gun owner? [View all]Robb
(39,665 posts)compelled to ask the question.
Ask yourself, why am I being forced to defend a relatively simple notion like this? What forces are acting upon the debate to where seemingly reasonable progressives, who some years ago might not have batted an eye to hear that you plinked cans of took elk, now look at you with pity or disdain, if not outright disgust?
Did progressives become a bunch of noodle brains? Or did the true gun madmen out there lower the bar so much when they decided to speak "for" you?
The choice for the progressive gun enthusiast is clear; either decide your fellow progressives are lunatics, or take some concrete steps to differentiate yourselves.
And, before it's said, tepidly supporting the weakest possible legislation while simultaneously calling progressives idiots for wanting real, significant and lasting reform DOES NOT CUT IT.