Professor Kyle
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Guns are about power. It's why the GOP will never move to restrict them – the same reason they ban abortion (power over women), restrict healthcare for trans people (power over LGBTQ+ folks), take away vital social services (power over those in need), etc. Inflicted with cruelty & delight.
10:50 AM - Feb 02, 2024
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The Reluctant Townie
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In response to Professor Kyle.
When guns come up in conversation now, I've started to frame them as a physical embodiment of fear. Granted this in my very limited world in NY state. Talking about fear is uncomfortable. Some of the best progress comes out of that. Some folks get really mad. Depends on the audience.
10:56 AM - Feb 02, 2024
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Kos
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I love it. "Why are you conceal-carrying your fear around with you?"
In response to The Reluctant Townie.
12:00 PM - Feb 03, 2024
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The Reluctant Townie
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In response to Kos.
That's sort of what it comes down to really.

"There are dangerous things out there, but I want to go out there, so I need to be able to destroy the dangerous things."
12:37 PM - Feb 03, 2024
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Kos
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In response to The Reluctant Townie.
Simple, powerful and effective - but like you said up top, you need the right audience. I'll use it carefully, lol.
12:38 PM - Feb 03, 2024
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