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I always respond respectfully with politeness.


And in the same breath, you insult the general population. One could safely assume it is all-inclusive with wording such as:

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It's a sad day for American that I apparently cannot reach out to so many dysfunctional, low mentality, fellow gun owners who are drinking the purple lemonade.



Perhaps your approach is somewhat too condescending for such a group? Or, perhaps *they* sense a Superiority complex and no substance to back it up.

There is, if even grudgingly, respect for the knowledgeable here, even if the approach is rough---hint.

Given some of the information I've seen you give, and your response to even a polite correction, it's no wonder you get the reception you do.

Remember, when you point a finger at someone, you have three pointing back at you.