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<blockquote data-quote="tulsanewb" data-source="post: 2412849" data-attributes="member: 2133"><p>I am going to get flamed for this, I know that already. But I see the bashing of "liberals" here every day. This doesn't help us promote firearms, it just makes the pro-gun community come off exactly as those who aren't familiar with guns or people who shoot guns expect them to... hostile, hot-headed, and antagonistic. I know more "liberals" who enjoy shooting than I can count, but they are put off by sites like these. We would be in a MUCH stronger position if we welcomed all pro-gun people and worked to educate those who aren't. From my experience, 90% of anti-gun sentiment comes from those who have never fired one. In Oklahoma this seems absurd, but in many urban locations it's just normal. The only guns many see are in the movies. I have taken numerous people who are strongly anti-gun shooting... and every single one of them has had fun. Did they all change their minds instantly? No. But they do view guns in a different, less hostile light now than before. I ask you this: What happens when a "liberal" decides they want to protect their family and learn about guns? They turn to the internet. We could be a place where they know they can come and learn, or a place that pushes them away. I know which I think is more productive. No one is saying everyone has to agree on all politics, this nation was founded on divergent views, but we are all under one constitution. No one view is right (despite how strongly one may feel). If we can just agree to disagree on other issues and realize this IS a gun forum and work together on gun rights and education... we will be a much stronger community. </p><p></p><p>Take a look at this, these could be our allies:</p><p><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gun-club-liberals-challenges-nra/story?id=22557321" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gun-club-liberals-challenges-nra/story?id=22557321</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>My flame-suit is on, and my fire extinguisher ready. Fire away. </p><p></p><p>Moderators: I hought the news post makes this a relevant 2a political happening and picked this category for this post, please move it if not.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tulsanewb, post: 2412849, member: 2133"] I am going to get flamed for this, I know that already. But I see the bashing of "liberals" here every day. This doesn't help us promote firearms, it just makes the pro-gun community come off exactly as those who aren't familiar with guns or people who shoot guns expect them to... hostile, hot-headed, and antagonistic. I know more "liberals" who enjoy shooting than I can count, but they are put off by sites like these. We would be in a MUCH stronger position if we welcomed all pro-gun people and worked to educate those who aren't. From my experience, 90% of anti-gun sentiment comes from those who have never fired one. In Oklahoma this seems absurd, but in many urban locations it's just normal. The only guns many see are in the movies. I have taken numerous people who are strongly anti-gun shooting... and every single one of them has had fun. Did they all change their minds instantly? No. But they do view guns in a different, less hostile light now than before. I ask you this: What happens when a "liberal" decides they want to protect their family and learn about guns? They turn to the internet. We could be a place where they know they can come and learn, or a place that pushes them away. I know which I think is more productive. No one is saying everyone has to agree on all politics, this nation was founded on divergent views, but we are all under one constitution. No one view is right (despite how strongly one may feel). If we can just agree to disagree on other issues and realize this IS a gun forum and work together on gun rights and education... we will be a much stronger community. Take a look at this, these could be our allies: [url]http://abcnews.go.com/Business/gun-club-liberals-challenges-nra/story?id=22557321[/url] My flame-suit is on, and my fire extinguisher ready. Fire away. Moderators: I hought the news post makes this a relevant 2a political happening and picked this category for this post, please move it if not. [/QUOTE]
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