December 21, 2012, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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Correia lays it out
Persuasive, logical pro 2a arguement from someone who can articulate (professional writer) what a lot of us have been trying to say.
http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/20...n-gun-control/ |
December 21, 2012, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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This is a very good read.
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Extremely well said!
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That first post is almost a drive by. I'm going to leave this open because it really is an excellent article, and could be a handy reference for those of us talking to our families and friends about this topic right now.
I'd suggest brushing up on these topics before your next get together with friends and relatives. Now, that said: let's try to salvage this thread by getting a bit more of a conversation going. Here's one thing: Quote:
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Pardon me for not realizing that Correia in the thread title was Larry Correia.
I thought you had found some media or political pundit of that name. Sorry. It is incredibly refreshing to have someone that knows what they are talking about and can put it across in a clear and understandable fashion. If I wanted to use big words I'd say knowledgeable and literate. I hope lots of folk post links to his article. I've been reading many posts lately and his is simply the best. His article, IMhO is one that would pull anyone with an open mind over to 'our' side because it's reasonable, well thought out and true. If I had the power, before every gun debate, I'd hand it out and make both sides read it. |
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Great read! I have reposted this link everywhere I have even a little influence on the Internet! A well spoken and articulate person laying out why we beleive.
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I keep finding awesome quotes tucked into that amazing essay. Try this one on for size:
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Share it with your friends on Facebook. Email the URL to people you know. Pass it around... pax |
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If you have the time to wade through the comments, you will see how persuasive the article is to people who read it with an open mind. Several fence - sitters claim to have changed their view on firearms ownership because of it.
Some trivia - Mr. Correia was my cfl instructer when I got my permit 5 years ago. Plus he really is an excellent sci - fi writer. |
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Sure glad I figured out how to print this out!
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What an excellent article. Correia nailed it.
Gonna start passing it around.
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Everyone who posts here needs to read this,
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Gun control types are citing this case for their arguements because none of the children died. Honestly, it's probably not a great pro-2a statistic. |
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That was a great read. I even printed it out so I show it to friends.
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Good one. If you'd like a better statistic, try this one on for size: according to Grant Duwe's research reported in Mass Murder in the United States: a history, the most deadly mass murder attacks throughout the past century did not involve firearms. They involved arson and bombs. Even if you could eliminate all guns by outlawing them (you can't, but even if you could), the body counts would then go up, not down, as nutcases turned to more dangerous weapons such as matches and fertilizer. pax |
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All I can say is, . . . great read.
If you or someone near you has any questions about the debate, . . . check out Larry's article, . . . most likely your answers are found in there. May God bless, Dwight
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Shortly after I originally read Larry's article, I emailed him to ask for permission to convert it to a PDF for easy printing. I received the OK, just a few minutes ago.
Here ya go! |
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Thanks for the PDF.
Again, this is one of the most well-reasoned articles around about gun control. |
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I just have to shake my head.
Here we have a very well reasoned article. There are many talking points we can all use to bolster our side of the argument. Larry gives permission to distribute his article to TFL and only eleven folks are interested enough to download the PDF. This is why we will lose our rights. Apathy! |
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Easy Al,
More will download... One of the limitations of the format is directing people to really valuable information like this.... Not that it cant be don't... For my part I will spread it as far as possible.. I'm sure others will do the same.. take care - warmest regards bgutzman
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Probably many are just clicking the link and reading the blog. I did, and then linked it on my Facebook page where it's been read and commented in my over 100 people, mainly non gun owners. Do not guage utility to us by PDF downloads (although I did download it too)
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Thanks for the post. It does read really well for the most part. I just don't know why statements about "liberals" and "blue states" needed to be made to make his point. Just one more opinion at that point and much less palatable to those that need to be convinced to listen to reason.
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Correia's article is most definitely one we should pass around to friend and foe alike.
It really does lay things out in an understandable way without using exaggeration or hyperbole or trying for any sound bites. (Someone on TFL has already reported an anti trying to make points by trying to stick the label 'massacre magazines' on 30 round magazines! Sheesh.) I didn't download the PDF 'cause I had already done a cut and paste job off his site into a word document. You're PDF would have saved me a lot of time and effort but (shrug) I didn't know anyone was going to do it. Once again let me say thanks for posting the PDF. Maybe we could make it a 'sticky' here at TFL? |
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I probably should have said something, but I didn't want to get hopes up, in case Larry said, "no."
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Is the gun debate over? No? Then we should not let this EXCELLENT article slide away.
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