The only influence they have is creating the schitty moral standards that sets the stage for confusion, hate and conflict in our society. That along with the media feeding the flames of political division and you have a recipe for more psychotic behavior and senseless violence. The victims are then sacrificed at the alter of Democratic Socialism and they blame the weapon instead of themselves.

Progressives are the most open minded, tolerant, and inclusive people on the planet, as long as you agree with everything they say, and do exactly as you're told.