It was suggested that I present some thoughts on the whole gun debate and to build that bridge over the rivers & streams that divide us.
Where we seem not to agree must be pointed out before I order the building materials, hire the architects and get the permits required.
I promise I won't outsource project.
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1. Framing the issue as a moral imperative that must be dealt with now and setting up a false dichotomy in a zero-sum game theory. As in Win-Win versus Win-Lose and the morality of only those two finites.
2. Labeling anyone whom doesn't agree with you as a “Gun Nut”, “Gun Absolutist”, “Baby Killer”, “NRA Shill”, “Red Stater”, “A Concern Troll” or a "Terrorist".
3. Solutions that include banning & restricting unalienable rights by the Federal Government. Creating publicly accessible registration lists, mandatory training, taxing ammo, etc, etc.
There seem to be other nuanced disagreements but these seem to be the biggest I've noticed so far.
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