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Originally Posted by timalkin
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I still believe that the only people qualified to speak about gun-related issues are people who actually have experience with guns. The outright fear and misinformation about guns is a direct result of ignorance and watching too many movies. Before you tell me about how bad guns are, pick one up, get some training, and then let's talk.
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Only those having experience with guns are qualified to discuss gun policy? WTF!
Are persons who have engaged in political protests the only ones qualified to speak about freedom of assembly?
Are women who had abortions the only ones qualified to speak about the issue of abortion rights
Are reporters the only people quailfied to speak about government restrictions on the press?
Misinformation? It was pointed out early in this thread (
post #4) how the NRA engaged in the spreading of misinformation about Obama's past record and position.
Lets not forget that the NRA and other gun rights advocacy groups outspend gun control advocacy groups by more than 20-1 to spread their message and influence legislators.