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How would this argument not apply equally to anyone who supports the first amendment (because it can lead to hate speech that inspires atrocities)?
by herostratus101 7y ago
How would this argument not apply equally to anyone who supports the first amendment (because it can lead to hate speech that inspires atrocities)?
- millstone 7y agoBecause a gun is a tool for actually committing atrocities, and a blog post is not.
- herostratus101 7y agoThis argument would be persuasive if the NRA were literally a gun that kills people rather than an organization that lobbies for the robust protection of second amendment rights.
- cm2187 7y agoIt’s a fair point but the 1st amendment is also under pressure from the same people.
- herostratus101 7y agoWell then they should move to Venezuela, North Korea, Cuba, or one of the dozens of other countries where free speech is not a priority instead of trying to destroy one of the last places in the world that is.
- imustbeevil 7y agoOr they could participate in the democratic process of their home country until laws reflect the will of the people.
- igetspam 7y agoBecause the NRA isn't a 2nd amendment organization, they're a gun lobbying group. They oppose reasonable changes to background check laws, that their membership mostly supports, and application of existing laws. They serve more to fan the flames of fear than support a well regulated militia or the Constitution. I'll agree with people who say it's a publicity stunt but it's a good one, nonetheless. Full disclosure: I'm a life member. I'm no longer happy with that decision but it's true .