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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsShould journalists take self defense courses to protect themselves from Deplorables?
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Should journalists take self defense courses to protect themselves from Deplorables? (Original Post)
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2017
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beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)1. I'd go conceal carry where legal. Journalists are targets.
Somebody put hands on me, it will not end well
DemocratSinceBirth
(101,705 posts)2. Well
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
-Malcolm X
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)3. Somehow too many democrats, liberals, progressives believe getting their
Ass kicked is noble. If you can't/won't defend yourself why would others believe you are capable of defending others.
This has been exploited for years by conservatives....very much to their advantage. Time to end that.
