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On Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:31:58 -0500, Don Foreman
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On Thu, 3 Sep 2009 20:47:28 -0600, Steve Ackman
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The fact that he can does not mean he should in some circumstances.
His right to free speech would not make his shouting of epithets at a
church picnic less offensive.

I think I already asked this, but what better venue
to make a political statement than a political rally?

Good point. My point is simply that this form of political statement
may have effect opposite from that intended. The incident certainly
has been noticed in places far removed from Arizona where such
behavior may indeed be unremarkable. But then, it's only a statement
if it's remarkable, right?

Have any of you contemplated whether your premise is flawed? So far
everyone is assuming the gent with the AR is a pro gun guy... is he
really? Doesn't seem beyond the realm of politics in this age to have
an anti-gunner behind something like this. After all, wouldn't they
get the most bang for the buck out of that stunt?

You realize, of course, if any of them agree with you, they're shooting
their entire argument in the foot. They've been saying it isn't a "stunt" at
all, but rather a legitimate demonstration.

So you'll only get a positive answer if they talk first and think later.
That's not an impossibility. d8-)


Maybe Huntress can get out his crystal ball and take a peek. I now
return you to your regularly scheduled hand wringing and ad hom's.

I see deteriorating brain cells out there from sniffing too much Red Dot
smoke. g

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Ed Huntress