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In reply to the discussion: A message to those who wish to ban or restrict guns: Give up. [View all]HankyDub
(246 posts)1800: For all those fighting to expand the franchise beyond landowning men--give up
1850: For all those fighting to end slavery--give up
1890: For all those fighting for Female Suffrage-- give up
1920: For all those who want to regulate banks--give up
1930: For all those fighting segregation--give up
1950: For all those who support universal suffrage for everyone over 18--give up
1970: For all those who support gay rights--give up
1980: For all those who support drug legalization--give up
1990: For all those fighting for marriage equality--give up
2003: For all those who oppose the Iraq war--give up
All of these movements started with a tiny minority who were opposed by an arrogant majority who told them to "give up" and "be realistic."
Fortunately for all of us, the arrogant, condescending Johnny Rico's who have always been on the wrong side of every issue were eventually defeated.
And so will it be again.