Would folks be as upset about this incident if it had been Pelosi, Reid, Frank, Clinton or Obama who had gotten hit?
Yes, actually I would. This type of action isn't warranted and only makes our case IRT firearms ownership, and liberty in general, harder to defend. It opens too many doors justifying increased scrutiny and limits on the people in an era that has seen too many abrogations of our freedom already. We have a method for changing things, and it was given good use this November, but it seems too slow and in the wrong direction for some. Newton's Third Law applies here, and the reaction to this incident may be very detrimental to our freedoms.
Yes. Very well said. The totality of the circumstances of this tragic event pose a significant threat to our liberties. In fact, short of assassination of a president, I can't think of a situation that could creat a greater emotional and political perfect storm for acceptance of further restrictions on individual freedom.
Collateral damage will be further stigmatization of the general population of persons with some form of mental illness, who will be lumped with the very small percentage of violent "nut jobs", and considered dangerous.
Paul
Last edited by Paul39; 01/09/11. Reason: perfect storm
Stupidity has its way, while its cousin, evil, runs rampant.
