Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Pistol grips on long guns, and rifle crime in general. [View all]The Doctor.
(17,266 posts)They also mischaracterize their 'opponents' as 'baby killers' and 'abortion lovers'. The vilification is their personal substitute for understanding and personal education.
Just like the vast majority of pro-choice folks want to see an end to abortion wherever possible, the vast majority of gun owners would like to see an end to violence wherever possible.
If you ask the majority of pro-choice people if they like abortion, they will say 'no'.
If you ask the majority of gun owners if they like gun violence, they will also say 'no'.
That you have to demonize people because of your hatred for guns shows a very irrational approach to the issue to begin with. It can certainly be characterized as 'hysterical', though I'll leave out the gender aspect of it.