Reply #9: gun control has nothing to do with race???

[Jackson1999]

absolutely does. The majority argument, in part, is that the right to bear arms, like the freedom of speech and the right to assemble are "fundamental" to preserving liberty.

Thomas gave a history of gun control, showing how it began as a move to disarm blacks, and later used to harass, torture, and kill blacks to drive the point home.

Personally, I think the reason so many so-called liberals support gun control is because it provides a politically correct outlet for latent racism. Ban "Saturday Night Specials?" Did you know they used to be called "Niggertown Saturday Night Specials" until people figured that would hurt their cause.

When I hear Hillary or Schumer say "I respect the rights of hunters and sportsmen," I hear "I respect the rights of white gun owners."

The tea party provides a good cover. Chris Matthews can frame the issue as a fear of "angry white men," but I believe if you dug deep enough, you would uncover a very old fear of "A black man with a gun."