Reply #110: Odd, I don't think I have an FFL

[Solo_in_MD]

There are a number of verified accounts of a single sniper holding up and even destroying the military effectiveness of entire units. However, I am not suggesting it is acceptable for a civilian to open fire on civil authorities.

Guns are not a cure all for bashing, but its a lot harder to bash, rape, assault, home invade...someone who is prepared. If something bad happens, someone who is armed and trained is going to stand a much better chance of coming out alive and in one piece.

I am not and never will be a member of the NRA. However clearly the NRA is not the worst "openly fascist reactionary organization" out there. I can think of many much more vile and any number of them claim credit for getting shrub elected. The NRA is a single issue group and stick to their guns on it (sorry for the pun). They have rated some Democrats highly in local races, something I did not believe until it was shown to me by an NRA member.

I too was disappointed in the Pink Pistols supporting Libertarians. Then again, none of the national Democratic candidates have come down on the side of gun ownership, as you pointed out. That they had to choose between what they consider to be an essential freedom and throwing their votes away is disheartening.

I believe that the current anti-gun posture of the democratic party has cost it a number of close elections. While others decry the republicanization of the the Democrats, guns rights is one issue I wish the party would reconsider.

I stand by my earlier statement the private gun ownership is a progressive value and should be encouraged.