Is anyone surprised that a person publicly advocating a reduction in weapons is unwelcome at a place where a large number of people derive their livelihood from

Is anyone surprised that a person publicly advocating a reduction in weapons is unwelcome at a place where a large number of people derive their livelihood from making weapons? For the record I agree with the guy. We (in the US) spend far too much on military gear and endeavors I think and it is both unnecessary and destructive. But when you bite the hand that is feeding you and everyone around you.....you can expect to get slapped.