How do protective orders really help women? In light of today's mass shooting..

[Decoy of Fenris]

139. I believe I've answered these questions from you before, or something similar.

The Rangel rifle is no more racist than any other political satire. We frequently attach the names of politicians to the policies that they enable; in this case, the subject (Rangel) is being satirized through strong irony, or to be slightly more simple, attaching his name to something he has campaigned against. Hardly racist.

I strap exactly no guns on, because despite owning a pistol and several rifles, I feel no need to defend myself, even though I currently work in a job when a daily work shift ends in no less than three verbal altercations involving "I will F...... kill you."

I believe that in -any- conversation, it is best if one is fully educated before speaking. For instance, I generally will not speak on quantum physics or particle acceleration, let alone pick a side in any disputed topics, if I do not understand them. Given your example, if one is speaking on the topic of high-capacity ammunition bans, I'd certainly hope that before someone picks a side, they are properly educated and form a coherent and logical argument. While it is not a requirement, it makes discourse certainly more meaningful. After all, without knowledge on a subject, how can someone come to an intelligent decision regarding it or defend said subject in a debate?