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In reply to the discussion: Why aren't minorities carrying openly? [View all]Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)55. HPNGC=Huey P. Newton Gun Club...
It has had a number of OC demonstrations in the Dallas area over the last couple of years. The latest had them present grievances before government buildings in Dallas. Might have been a white guy in that one.
In the wake of Ferguson when there was some talk about an armed, primarily white group coming to that town to defend something, an internet discussion developed between presumably armed whites and blacks over dress "style." Those modeling after HPNGC preferred formality and discipline, complimenting the quasi-black uniforms, as it suggested responsibility and purposefulness. The interchange was cordial and the white person took note.
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I remember that guy. He was safe there amongst so many open-carry White people.
BlueCaliDem
Dec 2014
#2
But it is one way to get the NRA to change their tune. As soon as blacks start carrying weapons
world wide wally
Dec 2014
#9
And the same white open-carry folks that were alive then criticized the Black Panthers and were
kelliekat44
Dec 2014
#15
Few Republicans will ever acknowledge that Saint Ronnie, while Gov. of California, signed
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#38
Because, by and large, they understand firearms are the impliments intended to kill them.
baldguy
Dec 2014
#17
I hope they will allow me, a white, to join their ranks, should those matters come to pass. I'm too
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#39
Here's an article\op-ed by Rolling Stone's Matt Taibi that I hope you get
KingCharlemagne
Dec 2014
#77
The majority of gun toters are afraid of, or hate, minorities. Also, I think most minorities respect
Hoyt
Dec 2014
#83