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To: SoConPubbie

I saw the claim of hypocrisy on FoxnFriends this morning, I think it was. I agree with that, but there’s a bit of me that says it’s a wrong-headed argument.

Because Weinstein uses violence then he shouldn’t gripe about gun-owners who also use violence.

That’s not true. Gun-owners do not glorify violence, by and large. They are trained, thoughtful, and have an excellent record in only using their weapons when protecting life.

Comparing ourselves to gratuitous violence is not solid ground to stand on.

The argument should be: we do not advocate violence, but this guy advocates gratuitous violence.


17 posted on 01/17/2014 7:40:27 AM PST by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: xzins

“Comparing ourselves to gratuitous violence is not solid ground to stand on.The point”

The point is point out hypocrisy In this case I see very firm ground


21 posted on 01/17/2014 7:44:50 AM PST by Insigne123 (It is the soldier, not the community organizer, who gives us freedom of the press)
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To: xzins

I saw this quote on another site:

“1) Throughout the years, hollywood has taught gun violence.
2) Throughout the years, the NRA has taught gun safety.
any questions?”


58 posted on 01/17/2014 9:27:51 AM PST by tuffydoodle (Shut up voices, or I'll poke you with a Q-Tip again.)
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To: xzins

I’ll bet Weinstein is responsible for more gratuitous violence than the NRA.


66 posted on 01/17/2014 10:55:56 AM PST by Bullish (America should yank Obama like a rotten tooth before he poisons the entire body)
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To: xzins

Agree.


74 posted on 01/17/2014 9:23:58 PM PST by SoConPubbie (Mitt and Obama: They're the same poison, just a different potency)
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