Reply #50: Whoah - how am I not demanding real solutions be enacted? [View All]

[TornadoTN]

In fact, I mentioned just a couple general points on how real solutions could be implemented. Crack down on these groups in any way possible. Bust them up and ensure that they cannot legally purchase a firearm due to their involvement in white supremacy/hate groups. Send some to prison. Send a clear message that this type of behavior will not be condoned within our borders - just like the Europeans have done.


But what we've seen over the past 10 years or so is our government inaction to deal with the problem effectively. Hell, we had 8 years of a Bush administration that was practically their wet dream. Many years of a right-wing media disguised as "Fair and Balanced" and many more of right-wing radio that plays to their base feelings and gives them a wink and a nod when they casually mention violent acts against the government or liberals.


Honestly, I understand your position and I agree with gun control measures that most GOP'ers would throw a fit about. But I also value my right to protect myself from threats and unstable mental midgets like the right wing is breeding. Do I want to use that firearm? No. Do I think it will solve all of lifes problems? Certainly not. But perhaps it will give the person that might be targeting me or my family because we are liberal pause and make them rethink that decision. What good would it be for him and his cause to be killed trying to kill a no, good, dirty liberal?