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I disagree that it was the gun industry that started the war, but they absolutely fan the flames for profit. The 2nd amendment will never go away as long as co
by shakezula 5y ago
I disagree that it was the gun industry that started the war, but they absolutely fan the flames for profit.
The 2nd amendment will never go away as long as conservatives use it as a wedge issue. It's far too important as leverage, and they've been incredibly successful in cementing it further into law even very recently. My state just passed Constitutional Carry into law this year.
- mayormcmatt 5y agoFresh Air recently aired an interview with former gun industry marketing exec Ryan Busse, about their responsibility in the American culture wars. I can't remember off the top, though, whether he claim they are only fanning it or are the main origins of it. Anyway, an interesting listen.
- 8note 5y agoConservatives will happily do away with the 2nd amendment if you arm a bunch of black people, and have them constantly open carrying while black
- nonford150 5y agoNot sure about your location, I see about a 50/30/20 (white/black/Hispanic)racial mix at my Atlanta Bass Pro gun counter, which about matches this counties’ demographics. People just want to be able to protect themselves; don’t take Brunswick as the norm for everywhere.
- shakezula 5y agoThey’re referencing how California republicans were lightning fast to legislate away gun rights as soon as the Black Panthers started organizing and flexing their second amendment rights.