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Gun Control & RKBA

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SecularMotion

(7,981 posts)
Thu Oct 29, 2015, 08:35 AM Oct 2015

Guns And Jesus: How The Christian Right Hijacked The Bible To Suit Their Lifestyles [View all]

Mark Twain’s advice on arguing with stupid people is wisdom for the ages. He knew the stupid “will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.”

Arguing with folks about politics and religion really brings out the stupid in people. I suppose that’s why we were taught not to do so. But I can’t help it, I can only suffer so much bullshit before my brain says, wait a minute, that’s just wrong.

If prevention of mass shootings becomes a topic with hardcore supporters of unfettered gun availability for everyone, and you take the position that the Second Amendment does allow for regulation, you must be stupid, uninformed, a threat to liberty, an enemy of God, or maybe just one of those bed-wetting liberal pussies who sit around eating granola and singing Give Peace A Chance. Probably on welfare and food stamps too.

I recently failed to follow Twain’s sage advice.

http://reverbpress.com/religion/people-who-cling-guns-name-jesus/
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