By clicking on this link, (The link will no longer work. It seems the Communist/Nazi Liberal Media couldn't handle the Patriotic response - we shut them down cold!). It was Anti-Gun rant and rave where you would have been taken to another episode of the 'Liberal Zone' - you know the place where nothing is quite 'real'. The author of the article has obviously never had to actually deal with an 'armed thug'. And undoubtly, is tucked away safely each night in 'La-La land'. The following is my response to the story;
Hello,
Am somewhat surprised that you would permit an article that doesn't cover all the FACTS. Firstly, the Second Amendment is the SECOND SAFEGUARD in protecting our liberties from those in government whom may attempt to abuse them or us. It is to be used only if the First Amendment has failed its intended purpose. Secondly, we are a country under attack by foreign and domestic terrorists who have already killed thousands of our citizens. The people of the United States were guaranteed these rights and it was perceived by our Founders as being unalienable. Automobiles, alcohol and drugs kill far more than guns do. Yet I don't see a huge public outcry over their usage. With perhaps the exception of drugs, (and rightfully so I might add).
The gentleman who wrote the article appears to be of age to have remembered Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot. All of these 'supposed' leaders disarmed their populace and slaughtered millions! This was not to terribly long ago. Our own government killed four unarmed students, excersizing their First Amendment Rights at Kent State. So the reasoning that our government is ALWAYS looking out for our best interests doesn't hold water. As was in the case of the New Orleans hurricane disaster aftermath. Instead of spending all time and resources in helping victims of the disaster, our government officials wasted precious valuable time disarming law abiding citizens. Including one instance where they knocked an elderly lady down and disarmed her. Those actions were unconstitutional and cowardly.
The intent of our Founders was that the people be armed to be enabled to put down tyranny. As well as to be able to face ANY enemy, whether foreign or domestic. I had always operated under the impression that the purpose of the media was to report FACTS. And they were to act as the watchdog over tyranny. Much to my dismay, I've found the media to be in 'bed' WITH the government rather than serving their intended purpose. Can you help me understand why that is?
Surely you understand that we are a REPUBLIC, not a DEMOCRACY. We have a Constitution which can be AMENDED not ALTERED to suit the 'whim' of the day. And as a Constitutional Republic we are governed by the rule of LAW. There is a Foundation that our country and the protection of our Liberties IS BASED UPON. One which is not subject to alteration, though it can be amended to if circumstances warrant it.
That many in the media are trying to change public opinion, rather than fulfilling their intended purposes of REPORTING the FACTS, is ludicris to me! Ban guns? What next, knives? Rocks? Tire Irons? Ropes? Cain rose up and slew his brother Abel with a rock. Many have been stoned to death with rocks. Why isn't there a cry to ban rocks? Banning a danger has been tried before, and it failed miserably. Remember Prohibition? All it did was drive drinking alcohol underground. And made men like Al Capone come out from underneath whatever rocks they come out from. If guns are banned only criminals will have guns! And more than likely they'll have far more lethal firepower than what we see today. Machine guns and all types of military style firearms would be coming up through our porous borders. We can't stop the drugs, what makes you think they would be able to control the flow of illegal weapons?
Our Founders thought the the best protector of our liberties were the people! And a well armed and trained people were THEIR choice as to the means of protecting our Republic! They believed a standing army to be the bain of liberty! And from the examples of Communist Cambodia, China, Russia and Vietnam as well as the Fascist regimes of Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan and others - they have been proven CORRECT in their assumption! For all of the perverse aforementioned regimes disarmed their populace before starting on their murderous rampages. Well over 50 MILLION murdered in the last 100 years as a direct result of 'Gun Control'.
You are a journalist and are supposed to know the facts, tell me - am I wrong?
It is worth mentioning that ALL totalitarian regimes first targets were the MEDIA. The Nazis and Communists knew propaganda was more powerful than the sword. Any journalist not in conformity with 'State Policy' was either 'silenced', reeducated or sent to prison. There are those who think it can't happen here. And yet it has happened here on a number of occasions.
Wake up! Deal with the TRUTH and FACTS, as you were educated to do.
Regards,
E. David Quammen
GunShowOnTheNet.com
Further comments on the 'Liberal Media' article can be found at Keep and Bear Arms under the 'Life in the shooting gallery' heading.
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