[rjsimmon]

No. That is not my position. As a gun owner myself, as is my husband, to bring a gun to an emotionally, angry charged meeting in public such as this, is irresponsible. And while many are defending his right to carry, it was bad judgement on his part as none of us know if he is an extremist. Plus, bringing a gun into this kind of atmosphere makes a responsible gun owner such as I very uncomfortable. It was bad judgement on his part.

He may very well have exercised poor judgement, time will tell. However, with regard to the right to keep and bear arms, when is a good time?

According to the media, never.

My argument is that, if this person shows proper discretion and nothing comes of it, then he advanced the cause of restoring the right to keep and bear to its proper place.

[DallasSun]

I am sorry. I disagree. I think he diminished the argument. Again, as a gun owner, I cringe when I see fellow gun owners using poor judgement.I do not think it benefits our cause at all. To the contrary.